Basic Urban Hydrology Course
About our
The Basic Urban Hydrology Course introduces key concepts in the study of the hydrological cycle in urban environments, analyzing how human activities influence surface runoff, infiltration, and water quality. It focuses on the application of methodologies for the management of urban flooding and the design of stormwater drainage systems, considering the impact of urbanization and climate change. It explores modeling and simulation tools for sustainable urban planning.
The course provides practical knowledge on hydrological risk assessment, the implementation of water management measures, and the use of hydrological monitoring technologies. This training prepares professionals and students to address the challenges of water management in cities and promote resilient urban development.
Basic Urban Hydrology Course
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
499 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Fundamentals of Urban Hydrology: Analysis and Practical Applications
- Understand the key concepts of urban hydrology, including the hydrological cycle and its modifications in urban environments.
- Evaluate methods for collecting and analyzing urban hydrological data, such as precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and evapotranspiration.
- Use urban hydrological models to simulate water behavior in urban areas and predict flooding events.
- Apply urban drainage system design techniques, including the sizing of pipes, channels, and flood control structures.
- Analyze the impact of urbanization on water quality and develop strategies for the sustainable management of urban water resources.
- Explore green infrastructure solutions, such as green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavements, for water management in urban areas.
- Study regulations and policies related to water management in urban environments.
and its fulfillment.
Conduct case studies and practical projects to apply the acquired knowledge in real-world scenarios.
2. Key Principles in Urban Hydrology: Study and Application to the Urban Environment
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Identify and understand the fundamentals of urban hydrology, including the hydrologic cycle in urban environments.
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Analyze precipitation, surface runoff, and infiltration in urban areas, considering impervious surfaces and drainage systems.
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Evaluate the impact of human activities on the urban hydrologic cycle, such as urbanization, deforestation, and pollution.
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Study methods for measuring and analyzing hydrological data in the urban context, including the use of weather stations and flow sensors.
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Apply urban hydrological models to simulate water behavior in the city, predict flooding, and design stormwater management systems.
Explore sustainable stormwater management strategies, such as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), green roofs, and permeable pavements.
Understand aspects related to water quality in the urban environment, including water pollution and treatment methods.
Analyze flood risks and the effects of climate change on urban hydrology, developing adaptation and resilience plans.
Become familiar with regulations and standards related to water management in urban areas.
Develop skills for planning and designing urban infrastructure that integrates water management efficiently and sustainably.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Exploration and Management of Urban Hydrology: Fundamentals and Key Applications
- Understand the fundamental principles of urban hydrology, including the water cycle in urban environments.
- Identify and analyze water sources and flows in urban areas.
- Evaluate the impact of urbanization on water quantity and quality.
- Learn hydrological measurement and monitoring methods in urban contexts.
- Explore urban hydrological models and their application in event prediction.
- Study stormwater management strategies and their implementation.
- Analyze the design of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).
- Become familiar with the regulations and standards related to urban hydrology.
- Investigate innovative solutions for water management in smart cities.
- Apply the acquired knowledge to the analysis of urban case studies.
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5. Basic Urban Hydrology: Fundamentals, Analysis and Solutions for Urban Environments
5. Basic Urban Hydrology: Fundamentals, Analysis, and Solutions for Urban Environments
- Understand the fundamentals of urban hydrology, including the modified hydrological cycle in urban environments.
- Analyze methods for collecting and processing urban hydrological data, such as precipitation, runoff, and water quality.
- Evaluate the effects of urbanization on hydrology, including increased runoff and water pollution.
- Apply hydrological analysis techniques to model runoff, flow rates, and times of concentration in urban watersheds.
- Design and evaluate stormwater management solutions, including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and infiltration techniques.
- Identify and analyze the sources of water pollution in urban environments and their impacts.
- Apply hydrological modeling tools to simulate and predict water behavior in urban areas.
- Develop strategies for integrated water management in cities, including conservation, reuse, and flood mitigation.
- Understand the regulations and legal aspects related to water management in urban environments.
- Implement climate change adaptation measures in urban water management.
6. Mastery of Urban Hydrology: Fundamentals and Practical Applications in Urban Design
Here is the content of what you will learn in the course, respecting your guidelines:
- Understand the fundamental principles of urban hydrology, including the hydrological cycle in urban environments and its particularities.
- Identify and analyze the different water sources in urban areas: precipitation, surface runoff, groundwater, and wastewater.
- Apply methods for measuring and analyzing urban hydrological data, including the use of sensors and weather stations.
- Estimate and predict surface runoff in urban areas using hydrological models appropriate for urban design.
- Design sustainable urban drainage systems, including ditches, channels, and stormwater infiltration and retention systems.
- Evaluate the impact of urbanization on water quality, including runoff pollution and mitigation solutions.
- Integrate urban hydrology into the design of green infrastructure, such as parks, rain gardens, and green roofs, for sustainable water management.
- Analyze urban flood management and design risk mitigation strategies, including flood maps and emergency plans.
- Apply hydrological modeling tools, such as SWMM or EPA-NET, for the simulation and analysis of urban drainage systems.
- Evaluate the efficiency and sustainability of water management solutions in urban design, considering environmental, economic, and social criteria.
Who this program is for:
Basic Urban Hydrology Course
- Professionals and students in fields related to **water management**, such as **Civil Engineering**, **Environmental Engineering**, **Agricultural Engineering**, or **Sanitary Engineering**.
- Technicians and staff from public and private institutions involved in **urban planning**, **infrastructure design**, and **water resource management**.
- Individuals interested in **research** and the **study of urban hydrological phenomena**, including **environmental consultants** and **sustainability specialists**.
- Professionals who wish to acquire basic knowledge of **urban hydrology** for **flood risk assessment**, **urban drainage system design**, and **efficient water management**.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to Urban Hydrology: Definition and Scope
1.2 The Urban Hydrological Cycle: Modifications and Effects
1.3 Precipitation: Characteristics and Measurement in Urban Areas
1.4 Urban Runoff: Processes and Influencing Factors
1.5 Infiltration and Losses: Key Concepts and Estimation Methods
1.6 Urban Watershed Analysis: Delineation and Characterization
1.7 Drainage Network Design: Basic Principles
1.8 Urban Hydrological Models: Types and Applications
1.9 Impact of Urbanization on Water Quality
1.10 Practical Applications: Case Studies and Examples
2.2 Importance of Urban Hydrology: Context and Challenges in Urban Environments
2.2 Urban Hydrological Cycle: Adaptations and Modifications in Built-Up Areas
2.3 Urban Runoff: Influencing Factors and Generation Processes
2.4 Drainage System Design: Design Principles and Criteria
2.5 Flow Estimation: Calculation Methods and Tools
2.6 Sewerage Design: Sizing and Hydraulic Aspects
2.7 Sustainable Water Management Options: Techniques and Practices
2.8 Hydrological Modeling: Introduction and Applications in Urban Hydrology
2.9 Impact of Urbanization on Water Quality: Pollution and Solutions
2.20 Case Studies: Application of Principles in Urban Projects
3.3 Definition and Importance of Urban Hydrology
3.2 Urban Hydrological Cycle: Modifications and Effects
3.3 Urban Runoff: Factors that Influence It
3.4 Urban Watersheds: Delineation and Characterization
3.5 Precipitation: Analysis and Data
3.6 Infiltration in Urban Environments
3.7 Evapotranspiration and Its Role in Cities
3.8 Urban Drainage Design: Basic Concepts
3.9 Tools and Software for Hydrological Analysis
3.30 Case Studies: Application of Concepts in Cities
4.4 Introduction to Urban Hydrological Exploration: Concepts and Objectives
4.2 Regulatory Framework and Standards in Urban Hydrology
4.3 Collection and Analysis of Hydrological Data: Sources and Methods
4.4 Urban Hydrological Modeling: Fundamentals and Tools
4.5 Urban Flood Analysis: Risk Assessment and Flood Zones
4.6 Urban Drainage Systems: Design and Evaluation
4.7 Stormwater Management: Sustainable Techniques (SUDS)
4.8 Case Studies: Practical Applications of Urban Hydrology
4.9 Implementation of Solutions: Design and Construction of Infrastructure
4.40 Monitoring and Maintenance of Urban Hydrological Systems
5.5 Introduction to Urban Hydrology: Definition and Scope
5.5 The Urban Hydrological Cycle: Modifications and Adaptations
5.3 Precipitation: Data Collection and Analysis
5.4 Urban Runoff: Influencing Factors and Modeling
5.5 Infiltration and Initial Losses: Considerations in Urban Environments
5.6 Urban Drainage Networks: Design and Basic Operation
5.7 Stormwater Pollution: Sources and Control
5.8 Case Studies: Drainage Analysis in Cities
5.9 Tools and Software for Hydrological Analysis
5.50 Impact of Urbanization on Hydrology and the Environment
6.6 Introduction to Urban Design and its Relationship with Hydrology
6.2 Principles of Sustainable and Resilient Urban Design
6.3 Impact of Urbanization on the Hydrological Cycle
6.4 Application of Hydrological Models in Urban Design
6.5 Design of Urban Drainage Systems: Principles and Practices
6.6 Green Infrastructure: Integration into Urban Design
6.7 Flood Zone Design and Risk Management
6.8 Case Study: Application of Hydrology in Urban Projects
6.9 Tools and Software for Urban Hydrological Design
6.60 Regulatory and Normative Considerations in Urban Hydrological Design
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).