NG2S110 - Hydraulics & Engineering Hydrology 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Hydraulics & Engineering Hydrology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | David Baxter | ||
| Module Team: | Luan Al-Haddad, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JUL 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop new skills and knowledge in hydraulics and hydrology to enable the student to solve, analyse and design simple engineering and environmental systems covering general boundary layers, pipe systems and open channel flow.
Content Summary
Analysis of sea defence structures
Flow rate measurement and prediction
Energy losses in water flow systems
Modelling of open channel flow
Hydraulic Structures
Groundwater Hydrology – steady flow conditions
Fluid Machinery
Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic modelling
Introduction to Flood Modelling
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Further develop an understanding of hydrostatic principles and fluid kinetics. |
| LO2 | Apply knowledge of fluid behaviour and water engineering in order to solve a range of hydraulics and hydrology problems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Lab Coursework | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exam | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |