The aims of the Hydraulics portion of this module is:
(1) to develop students application of the concepts of hydraulic design
The aims of the Environmental Engineering portion of this module is:
(1) to enable the learner to apply their
scientific knowledge to the design and construction of sustainable water supply and wastewater treatment
systems;
(2) to enable the learner to collate and interpret hydrological data;
(3) to enable the learner to
participate in flood risk assessment and management.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
compare & critically evaluate (a) the framework of relevant legal requirements for the treatment & disposal of Wastewater; (b) the codes of practice & industry standards & the need for their application; (c) appropriate foul & storm drainage components & systems.
LO2
examine, identify & use appropriate methods for application to new & broadly-defined foul drainage problems.
LO3
select & apply appropriate communication tools to present technical information on drainage systems, its components &/or design process.
LO4
participate in the collation, assessment and interpretation of hydrological data and assist in the assessment of flood risk
LO5
assess & quantify surface water and groundwater sources and contribute to the design of production boreholes and intakes
LO6
work as part of a design team
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
(1) Basic Principles of Design Sewers
(a) Sewerage systems
(b) System Components
(c) Layout of Sewers
(2) Legislation on Treatment & Disposal of Wastewater
(a) Desk-top study, Interrogation of web based databases (b) Geological field assessment (c) Application of Geophysical surveys to groundwater assessments (d) Trial well drilling (e) Aquifer assessment (f) Well testing (g) Baseline water quality
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
No Description
1,2,3,4,5,6
50.00
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
No Description
1,2,4,5
50.00
End-of-Semester
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