CE 332

Course Code & Number

CE 332

Course Title

Water Resources Engineering

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Distance Learning

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

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.

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

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