Course Code & Number
CE 332
Course Title
Water Resources Engineering
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Distance Learning
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: CE 331
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
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. Wastewater and storm-water collection and discharge. Irrigation and drainage.
Course Objectives
This course aims to introduce to the students the existence and time - space distribution of water on the earth and to the problems for mankind in relation to water. In this course, collection and analysis of hydrologic data is covered and an introduction to design of hydraulic structures in accordance with Turkish Codes and Practices is given.
Software Usage
Microsoft Excel, Matlab
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Examine water resources related problems including hydrologic cycle components and basin characteristics
2. Apply statistics to water resource problems
3. Explain basic concepts related to water resources engineering
4. Design basic hydraulic structures in accordance with Turkish codes and practices
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Questioning
Reading
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Recommended Reading
1. Water Resources Engineering by D.A. Chin,1st Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002
2. Water Resources Handbook by L.W.Mays, 1st Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 1996
Required Reading
1. Applied Water Resources Engineering by M.Yanmaz, 3rd Edition, METU Press, 2006
Grading
Assignments - 20%
Midterms - 50%
Final - 30%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload |
Hrs |
| Course Readings |
40 |
| Exams/Quizzes |
40 |
| Case Study Analysis |
20 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
