| Unit name | Water Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENG20021 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Rico-Ramirez |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Engineering Science (MENG10004) or equivalent Engineering Mathematics 1 (EMAT10100) or equivalent |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit aims to equip students with a solid grounding in:
(i) the principles and practice of engineering hydrology, water resources, open channel flow and river engineering;
(ii) important topics in modern water engineering and the water industry, including water and wastewater treatment, water supply and distribution, water quality and aspects of sustainable water management in both developed and developing countries.
The role of water engineers will be affected by the current climate emergency, and this context is highlighted in the unit.
By the end of this course, successful students will:
(1) Describe the main processes involved in the management of water quality and quantity throughout the water cycle;
(2) Be able to analyse open channel flows and hydraulic structures for civil and environmental engineering applications;
(3) Be able to use hydrological statistics and models for application in water engineering design tasks;
(4) Evaluate design requirements for simple water supply and sanitation systems;
(5) Collect and analyse experimental data related to water engineering applications.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Laboratory report coursework (50%) – ILO 5
Examination (50%) – ILO 1-4
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
