EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES IN HYDROLOGY |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE 452 | A | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mirjam Ndini mndini@epoka.edu.al |
| Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mirjam Ndini mndini@epoka.edu.al , 09:00-16:30 |
| Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Language: | English |
| Compulsory/Elective: | Elective |
| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) | Professional Master in Civil Engineering |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | Monday 17-20 |
| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline" |
| Attendance Requirement: | |
| Course Description: | Introduction to probability and statistics applications in hydrology: random variables and their statistical properties, commonly used probability distributions in hydrology. Statistical analysis of hydrologic data: frequency analysis, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance. Hydrologic time series analysis and forecasting. |
| Course Objectives: | Concept of probability and statistics is very important to solve various civil engineering problems. We focus on: o Where/when to use statistics methods in hydrology? o Which probability distributions and statistical theory/methods are useful/used in solving water resources problems? o How to use these modern statistical methods in problem solving. |
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 | Basic Concepts of Probability and Statistics |
| 2 | Basic Statistical Properties of Data |
| 3 | Probability Distributions and Their Applications |
| 4 | Frequency Analysis, Risk, and Uncertainty in Hydroclimatic Analysis |
| 5 | Hypothesis Testing and Nonparametric Test |
| 6 | Regression Analysis and Curve Fitting |
| 7 | Time Series Analysis |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Introduction: Role of Probability in Civil Engineering Problems; Examples. |
| 2 | Techniques for Time Series Analysis-Statistical Characteristics of Hydrologic Time Series Week |
| 3 | Methods for Testing Normality of Hydrologic Time Series-Graphical Methods |
| 4 | Statistical Methods Week |
| 5 | Methods for Time Series Analysis-Methods for Checking Homogeneity-Methods for Checking Stationarity |
| 6 | Methods for Detecting Trend |
| 7 | Application of Time Series Analysis in Surface Water Hydrology |
| 8 | PMF PDF, CDF; Moments and expectations. |
| 9 | Functions of Random Variables: Definition of probability distributions of functions of single random variables - |
| 10 | Correlation and regression analysis(6hours)exact methods and approximate methods; Moments and expectations of functions - direct and indirect methods. |
| 11 | Efficacy of Time Series Tests: A Critical Assessment |
| 12 | Frequency analysis .Flood forecasting Week |
| 13 | Assignment Week |
| 14 | Assignment presentation |
| Prerequisite(s): | MTH 205 Probability and statistics CE 240 Introduction to Hydrology |
| Textbook(s): | * Statistical Methods in Hydrology.- US Army Corps. Hydrologic Engineering Center * Highway Hydrology-Hydraulic Design Series No. 2, Second Edition-U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration |
| Additional Literature: | |
| Laboratory Work: | |
| Computer Usage: | Excel statistical software |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | Students will be familiar with the concept of probability and statistics to solve various civil engineering problems. |
| 2 | identify statistical tools that can be used to handle large amounts of data |
| 3 | Introduce the students to the concepts of probabilistic treatment of hydrological variables. they will know to use the probability distributions functions in civil engineering. |
| 4 | the students will have the ability to master the most common statistical techniques used in hydrology carry out a time-series analysis |
| 5 | compute design floods and hydrological extremes |
| 6 | Develop the background needed for performing frequency analysis |
| 7 | Familiarize students with flood forecasting 8:Enhance the students’ writing and oral presentation skills |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Professional Master in Civil Engineering Program | ||
| 1 | an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | 4 |
| 2 | an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | 4 |
| 3 | an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | 3 |
| 4 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | 5 |
| 5 | an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | 4 |
| 6 | an ability to communicate effectively | 3 |
| 7 | the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context | 4 |
| 8 | a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning | 3 |
| 9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | 5 |
| 10 | an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | 4 |
| 11 | skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | 3 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Homework |
5
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5
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| Presentation |
2
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5
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| Project |
1
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30
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| Case Study |
1
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25
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| Term Paper |
1
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| Attendance |
10
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| Activities | Quantity | Duration(Hours) | Total Workload(Hours) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Mid-terms | 0 | ||
| Assignments | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Final examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 1 | 19.5 | 19.5 |
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Total Work Load:
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187.5 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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7.5 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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7.5 | ||
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CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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Course communication: Discussion during classes. Office hours at A-211. E-mail for questions regarding course: mndini@epoka.edu.al (Ensure that CE 341 is in the subject line. Failure to do so may result in a non-response.) All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all classroom discussions, email messages, threaded discussion and chats. |