Course Modules 

Module 1: Fundamentals of Urban Hydrology

• The water cycle in urban environments

• Rainfall-runoff processes and watershed response

• Factors influencing stormwater flow and quality

• Data requirements and sources for hydrological analysis

• Overview of hydrological modeling tools

Module 2: Stormwater System Components and Planning Principles

• Types of drainage systems (surface and subsurface)

• Catch basins, culverts, channels, detention, and retention basins

• Urban development impacts on drainage

• Stormwater master planning process

• Climate resilience in drainage planning

Module 3: Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

• Introduction to SUDS and green infrastructure

• Bio-retention, green roofs, rain gardens, and swales

• Permeable pavements and infiltration systems

• Co-benefits: biodiversity, aesthetics, and air quality

• Design considerations and implementation challenges

Module 4: Stormwater Modeling and GIS Applications

• Overview of modeling software: EPA SWMM, HEC-HMS

• GIS integration in stormwater planning

• Floodplain mapping and risk zoning

• Scenario analysis and future projections

• Practical session on drainage network modeling

Module 5: Drainage Infrastructure Design and Materials

• Hydraulic design principles

• Sizing of pipes, culverts, and open channels

• Material selection: concrete, HDPE, steel, and composites

• Construction techniques and design standards

• Quality control and durability considerations

Module 6: Urban Flood Risk Management

• Causes and consequences of urban flooding

• Flood risk assessment and hazard mapping

• Structural vs non-structural mitigation measures

• Early warning systems and emergency planning

• Community-based flood resilience

Module 7: Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks

• National water and drainage policies

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements

• Building codes and development control regulations

• Institutional roles and coordination

• Financing mechanisms and compliance enforcement

Module 8: Maintenance and Operations of Drainage Systems

• Routine and preventive maintenance techniques

• Inspection tools and technologies

• Managing blockages and sedimentation

• Community participation in maintenance

• Performance monitoring of drainage assets

Module 9: Financing Drainage and Flood Control Projects

• Costing and budgeting for drainage infrastructure

• Tariffs, taxes, and stormwater fees

• Accessing government and donor funding

• Public-private partnership models

• Economic justification and benefit-cost analysis

Module 10: Integrated Stormwater and Urban Development Planning

• Mainstreaming stormwater in land use and zoning plans

• Urban form, imperviousness, and drainage needs

• Cross-sector coordination (roads, housing, environment)

• Developing a city-level stormwater strategy

• Group project: Design a stormwater management plan for a case city