CE378 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Course Code:5620378
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (4.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ELÇİN KENTEL ERDOĞAN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

1. to give basic concepts of water resources engineering,

2. to give information about Turkish and American codes and practices,

3. to enable students to use basic information in design applications.


Course Content

Introduction to hydrology and water resources engineering. Basin and hydrologic processes: precipitation, stream flow, infiltration. Hydrograph analysis. Hydrologic flood routing. Groundwater hydrology. Dams and spillways. Municipal water supply systems. Wastewater and stormwater collection and discharge. Irrigation and drainage.


Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and apply basic concepts of water resources engineering

2. Analyze hydrologic processes (i.e. Precipitation, infiltration, streamflow)

3. Carry out hydrograph analysis and reservoir routing

4. Analyze and design dam and spillway components

5. Analyze and design water supply systems

6. Analyze and design wastewater and stormwater collection systems


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
#Program OutcomesNoYes
1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice