CASE STUDY

ESHDLY30 - HYDROLOGY
AY 2024-2025, TERM 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the occurrence, distribution, movement, and properties of water on Earth.
Students will explore the hydrologic cycle and the different processes such as precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, overland flow,
groundwater flow, and surface runoff generation. It covers both surface water and groundwater hydrology, emphasizing the
practical measurement and technical analysis of water phenomena that can be applied in designing groundwater wells and
irrigation systems.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Discuss the hydrologic cycle and the different processes and storages within the cycle with appropriate diagrams.
2. Perform calculations related to measurements, movement, and storage in the different processes of the hydrologic cycle.
3. Demonstrate the various methods of calculating the surface run-off and the knowledge in the operation and maintenance
of flood control systems
4. Explain the conditions that may result in groundwater contamination and its detrimental effects on society and the
environment.

CASE STUDY OBJECTIVE

To enhance the understanding and practical application of the hydrologic cycle, including the processes and storages,
surface run-off calculations, flood control systems, and groundwater contamination. This case study aims to:

1. Discuss the hydrologic cycle with diagrams, highlighting various processes and storage components.

2. Perform accurate measurements, movement, and storage calculations within the hydrologic cycle.

3. Demonstrate methods for calculating surface run-off and gain knowledge on the operation and maintenance
of flood control systems.

4. Explain the conditions leading to groundwater contamination and analyze its harmful effects on society and
the environment.

This objective aligns with the course outcomes, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the practical and theoretical
aspects of the hydrologic cycle and related environmental issues.

Specific Directions:

1. Select a Community:

Choose a community here in Lipa that is facing issues related to limited water supply or frequent flooding.
Ensure the community is well-documented and sufficient data is available for analysis.

2. Background Research:

Conduct thorough background research on the community. Gather information on the geography, climate, population,
economic activities, and existing water management systems.

Identify the community's specific water-related issues (e.g., water scarcity, seasonal flooding).

3. Hydrologic Cycle Analysis:

Discuss the hydrologic cycle as it pertains to the selected community. Include diagrams to illustrate the processes and
storage within the cycle.

Highlight how these processes impact the community's water availability and flooding issues.

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4. Data Collection:

Collect data on rainfall, temperature, soil moisture, river flow, groundwater levels, and any other relevant hydrologic
parameters. Use historical data and current measurements to understand trends and patterns.

5. Calculations and Measurements:

Perform calculations related to the hydrologic processes affecting the community. Below are the samples that you
could include in your case study:

o Estimating rainfall-runoff relationships.

o Calculating evapotranspiration rates.

o Determining groundwater recharge and discharge rates.

6. Surface Run-off and Flood Control:

Demonstrate various methods for calculating surface run-off in the community. Discuss the factors influencing run-
off (e.g., land use, soil type). Analyze existing flood control systems and suggest improvements or alternative
solutions.

7. Groundwater Contamination:

Explain the conditions that may lead to groundwater contamination in the community. Identify potential sources of
contamination (e.g., agricultural runoff, industrial waste). Discuss the detrimental effects of contamination on
society and the environment. Propose mitigation measures to prevent or reduce contamination.

8. Community Impact and Solutions:

Assess water-related issues' social, economic, and environmental impacts on the community. Propose actionable
solutions based on the data and analysis. These could include sustainable water management practices,
infrastructure improvements, and community education initiatives.

9. Conclusion:

Summarize the key findings of the case study. Reflect on the importance of understanding the hydrologic cycle
and its impact on communities. Emphasize the role of effective water management in mitigating issues related to
water scarcity and flooding.

10. Format of Report:

Prepare a comprehensive report or presentation summarizing the case study. Use visual aids such as diagrams,
charts, and maps to enhance the presentation. Include references to all data sources and research materials used
in the study. Below is the key components and parts of the paper:

I. Introduction: Provides an overview of the subject and the study's objectives.

II. Background: Includes relevant facts and background information.
III. Case evaluation: This isolates the sections of the study to focus on and explains why something is or isn't
working.
IV. Proposed solutions: Offer realistic ways to improve or solve what isn't working.
V. Conclusion: Summarizes the main points from the case evaluations and proposed solutions.
VI. Recommendations: Discusses the strategy to choose and explains why it's the most appropriate.
VII. Implementation: Explains how to put the strategies into action.
VIII. References: Includes all the citations.
IX. Appendices: Includes extra materials, like charts or graphs, that support the case study.

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GRADING:

For the midterm, the group shall submit the title and area of study. Grading for the Title is as follows.

Rubrics for Title Proposal

Exceeds standard (3) Meets standard (2) Below standard (1)

Clarity of Title The title effectively The title adequately The title lacks clarity and
20% captures the focus and reflects the focus and fails to effectively convey
purpose of the case study. purpose of the case study. the focus and purpose of
It is clear, concise, and It provides a general the case study. It does not
engaging, providing a indication of the provide a clear indication
strong indication of the community and the water of the community or the
community and the supply or flooding issue specific water supply or
specific water supply or being addressed, but may flooding issue being
flooding issue being lack some clarity or addressed.
addressed. specificity.
Relevance to Chosen The case study The case study shows an The case study lacks a
Community demonstrates a deep understanding of the clear demonstration of
20% understanding of the chosen community's understanding the chosen
chosen community's challenges related to community's challenges
challenges related to water supply or flooding. related to water supply or
water supply or flooding. The relevance of the flooding. The relevance of
The relevance of the study to the community's the study to the
study to the community's needs and circumstances community's needs and
specific needs and is adequately explained, circumstances is not
circumstances is clearly but may benefit from effectively explained or
articulated and well- further depth and supported with sufficient
supported with data and specificity. evidence.
analysis.
Identification of Key The key issues related to The key issues related to The key issues related to
Issues water supply or flooding in water supply or flooding in water supply or flooding in
20% the chosen community are the chosen community are the chosen community are
thoroughly identified and adequately identified and not clearly identified or
analyzed. The case study analyzed. The case study analyzed. The case study
provides comprehensive offers insight into the lacks comprehensive
insight into the specific challenges and their insight into the challenges
challenges and their impact on the community, and their impact on the
impact on the community, supported by relevant community, and may lack
supported by extensive data and evidence, but sufficient supporting data
data and evidence. may lack some depth or and evidence.
thoroughness.
Alignment with Course The case study The case study shows The case study lacks
Content demonstrates a strong alignment with course alignment with course
20% alignment with course content, incorporating content, failing to
content, integrating relevant concepts, effectively incorporate
relevant concepts, theories, and analytical relevant concepts,
theories, and analytical frameworks to address theories, and analytical
frameworks to address the water supply or frameworks to address
the water supply or flooding issues in the the water supply or
flooding issues in the chosen community. The flooding issues in the
chosen community. The analysis reflects an chosen community. The
analysis reflects a deep understanding of course analysis does not
understanding of course materials and their demonstrate a clear
materials and extends application to the case connection to course
beyond basic application. study. materials.
Problem Identification The case study provides a The case study offers a The case study lacks a
20% thorough and insightful clear identification of the clear and insightful
identification of the specific water supply or identification of the
specific water supply or flooding problem in the specific water supply or

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flooding problem in the chosen community, flooding problem in the
chosen community, outlining its impact and chosen community. The
highlighting its complexity some aspects of its problem is not effectively
and impact. The problem complexity. The problem defined, and the analysis
is clearly defined, is adequately defined and and evidence provided
supported by in-depth supported by analysis and are insufficient to
analysis and evidence, evidence, but may benefit demonstrate a deep
and demonstrates a deep from further depth and understanding of the
understanding of the insight. challenges faced by the
challenges faced by the community.
community.

For the final exam, the following grading system will be followed:

Peer Evaluation (please see rubrics below) - 10%

Timeliness - 10%
(10% for early bird; 8% for on time; 5% for 1-3 days late; 3% for 4-6 days late; 0 for 7 days and
above)
Case study technicalities (Please see rubrics below) – 80%

Total: 100%

Rubrics: Peer Evaluation- The LEADER shall accomplish this part.

Exemplary (25 pts) Satisfactory (15) Developing (10) Unsatisfactory (0)

Research and Collects a great Collect some basic It collects very little Do not collect any
Gather information deal (>10 literature (5-10 literature (1-4 literature information that
reviews) of review) information reviews) relates to the topic.
information – all – most related to information-- some
related to the topic. the topic. related to the topic.
Fulfill Team Role’s Perform duties of Perform nearly all Perform very little Does not perform
Duties assigned team role. duties. duties. any duties of
assigned team role.

Share in the work of Always does the Usually does the Rarely does the Always relies on
the team assigned work assigned work – assigned work – others to do the
without having to be rarely needs often needs work.
reminded. reminding. reminding.
Listen to Other Listen and speak a Listen, but Usually doing most Is always talking-
Teammates fair amount. sometimes talks of the talking- rarely never allows anyone
too much. allows others to else to speak.
speak.

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Rubrics: Case Study

Criteria Outstanding Above Average Satisfactory Insufficient

Analysis - 35 pts Throughout the Throughout most Throughout much Throughout little
whole work of the work of the work to none of the
• the analysis examines, work
summarizes, and 29-35 pts 22-28 pts 15-21 pts
integrates issue(s) to 0-7 pts
reveal insight
• evidence is well
organized with smooth
transitions

Support - 35 pts Throughout the Throughout most Throughout much Throughout little
whole work of the work of the work to none of the
• claims are supported with work
detailed and persuasive 29-35 pts 22-28 pts 15-21 pts
examples 0-7 pts
• the analysis incorporates
required and additional
resources, when
necessary

Conclusions - 20 pts Throughout the Throughout most Throughout much Throughout little
whole work, of the work, of the work, to none of the
• logically extrapolate conclusions. conclusions. conclusions. work, conclusions.
inquiry findings
• demonstrate relevant 17-20 pts 13-16 pts 9-12 pts 0-3 pts
and wide-ranging
research that supports
analytical reasoning in
response to case study
questions

Grammar, Mechanics, and Throughout the Throughout most Throughout much Throughout little
Style - 10 pts whole work, the of the work, the of the work, the to none of the
text. text. text. work, text.
• demonstrates good
writing skill, following 9-10 pts 7-8 pts 5-6 pts 0-2 pts
correct APA style
• is free of major errors in
grammar, spelling,
syntax, and citation
(where applicable)
• is clear and concise
• demonstrates strong
word choice and
sentence variety

Prepared by: Checked by: Approval by:

ENGR. KRISTINE R. CERVANCIA - TABLO ENGR. KRISTINE R. CERVANCIA-TABLO ENGR. CAROLYN D. MATIRA
Faculty Program Chair Dean, SACE

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