NG3S112 - Hydraulics & Environmental Engineering 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Hydraulics & Environmental Engineering | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Luan Al-Haddad | ||
| Module Team: | David Baxter, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAY 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100180 - environmental engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To further develop the student's knowledge and skills in hydraulics and hydrology and to apply these in the analysis and design of sustainable environmental engineering systems.
Content Summary
Open channel flow and channel profiling
Analysis of Hydraulic structures
Groundwater analysis; unsteady flow, dewatering for excavation
Flood Hydrology and modelling; River and reservoir routing
SuDs and Drainage design
Water and sanitation; Pumping stations
Use of current Industry standard software
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of hydraulics and hydrology to evaluate, design and/or analyse hydraulic and environmental engineering problems. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate competence in understanding the application of laboratory equipment/software in the analysis of Hydraulics and environmental engineering problems and the methodologies that sit behind them. |
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 | Laboratory Assessment | 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 | ✔ | ✔ | |