Course ID:
Course Code & Number
CE 537
Course Title
Sustainable Sediment Management in Water Resources Engineering
Level
MS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7.5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Master
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Soil erosion and control. Sediment yield rate in catchments. Measurement of sediment load in streams. Sustainable sediment management in reservoir sedimentation. Local scour and control around hydraulic structures.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to allow students sustainable management of erosion and sedimentation related problems in water resources engineering.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the mechanism of soil erosion by water and relate to sediment yield rate of a catchment
- Calculate the sediment load in streams
- Analyze and manage reservoir sedimentation
- Recognize local scour around hydraulic structures
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Oral Presentations/Reports
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
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Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 42 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 50 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 20 |
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