Information Package

Program of Civil Engineering (English)

CE474

APPLIED HYDRAULICS

Course Code
CE474
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. to broaden their horizon in the field of Applied Hydraulics
  2. to increase ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
  3. to increase their ability to identify, formulate and solve problems in a systematic way
  4. to increase their ability to implement their knowledge
  5. to enhance their design skills
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionBasic hydraulics, hydraulic models, reservoir hydraulics, natural channels, controlled channels, ducts and pipes, hydraulic transits, river bed guides, spillway and bed protection works, environmental parameters and fish passages, hydroelectric power plants, pumped storage.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Basic hydraulics
3rd Week Hydraulic models
4th Week Reservoir hydraulics
5th Week Natural channels
6th Week Controlled channels
7th Week Ducts and pipes
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Hydraulic transits
10th Week River bed guides
11th Week Spillway and bed protection works
12th Week Environmental parameters and fish passages
13th Week Hydroelectric power plants, pumped storage
14th Week Hydroelectric power plants, pumped storage
15th Week Course overview
Recommended or Required ReadingReference Book:
John D. Kanen, Applied Hydraulics for Technology, Holt Rinehart & Winston, 1986.
Additional Resources:
Chaudhry, M Hanif, Applied Hydraulic Transients, Springer-Verlag New York, 2014.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 15 15
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 15
Quiz 1 1 1
Total Work Load147
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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