The process of decision making is applied to selection of alternate hydraulic structures with rationale based on engineering economy and function. Hydraulics to include open channel flow. Text offers computer programs to generate hydrographs solve stream and reservoir routing, open channel and some groundwater problems. The use of spreadsheets to develop unit and synthetic hydrographs is required. Use of spreadsheets is encouraged to aid in the solution of a variety of hydrological problems.
Ethical considerations are always an issue.
Social, Economic and Safety issues are addressed in the sections related to design issues.