ChatGPT for Water Resources Engineers

Learn to integrate ChatGPT into your water resources engineering workflows. This course shows you how to automate hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and GIS processes, assist with project research and technical writing, and expand your capabilities, without spending months figuring it out on your own through trial and error.

After this course, you’ll be able to:

* Quickly extract and analyze data from your H\&H models (HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, SWMM) with automated workflows.

* Use ChatGPT effectively to support engineering research and project documentation.

* Create Python scripts alongside ChatGPT that run reliably, even if you're new to coding.

* Build custom GPT assistants tailored to your specific engineering tasks.

* Apply practical skills immediately using real-world datasets, prompts, and detailed walkthroughs.

Watch a 15-minute overview of the course here:
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What You'll Learn:

* Module 1: Tour of ChatGPT

Understand what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how it applies to water resources engineering.

* Module 2: How Large Language Models Work

Learn how ChatGPT processes language so you can use it more effectively.

* Module 3: Prompt Engineering

Develop essential prompting skills through real-world water resources use cases.

* Module 4: ChatGPT for Coding

Follow step-by-step examples (with datasets and prompts) to automate H&H model data extraction and GIS tasks, even without prior coding experience.

* Module 5: Customizing ChatGPT

Build your own custom GPT assistants, such as a HEC-RAS documentation helper or model data extractor.

* Module 6: Limitations and Best Practices

Understand the practical constraints of AI tools and strategies to work within them.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for water resources engineers who:

* Want to apply AI in their work but aren’t sure where to start.

* Are looking to future-proof their skills.

* Prefer real-world instruction from a practicing engineer.

* Want to move beyond experimentation and begin practical implementation.

FAQ

Q: Is this course only suitable for highly technical engineers?

A: No. The course includes use cases such as writing scopes of work, drafting emails, analyzing data without code, and supporting project research, relevant to many roles.

Q: Do I need coding experience?

A: No. You’ll learn how to write and run Python code using ChatGPT from scratch. Coding is optional and not required for many course applications.

Q: What if I can't complete the course quickly?

A: You’ll have lifetime access to all content. Go at your own pace and revisit materials whenever needed.

Q: Does this only apply to FLO-2D, HEC-RAS, and SWMM?

A: No. The skills and principles taught are adaptable to any modeling software that uses structured data files.