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Module title: Water Resources Engineering
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR09109
Module leader: Mark Taylor
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Fluid Mechanics equivalent to SCQF level 8 AND Pre-requisite: [Module CTR08100] Fluid Mechanics
Description of module content:

This undergraduate course in water resources engineering is designed for civil engineering students to provide an introduction to water and waste water treatment - including aspects of hydraulic design. The course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experiences through laboratory experiments, field trips to local dams and reservoirs, and the introduction of the use of computational tools in the design of infrastructure.The module content will include the following topics delivered over a period of ten weeks of teaching:Unit 1: History of water engineering.Unit 2: Water industry legislation and regulations.Unit 3: Drinking water treatment.Unit 4: Characteristics of wastewater.Unit 5: Preliminary wastewater treatment.Unit 6: Primary wastewater treatment.Unit 7: Secondary wastewater treatment.Unit 8: Pumping stations and rising mains.Unit 9: Dams and spillway structures.Unit 10: Culverts.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Describe the political and legislative environment for water resources engineering.

LO2: Explain the characteristics of potable water.

LO3: Explain the characteristics of wastewater.

LO4: Analyse the concepts involved in the treatment of wastewater.

LO5: Apply these principles to the analysis and design of treatment processes.

LO6: Recognise the issues of environmental impact and sustainability associated with water and wastewater treatment.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mark Taylor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 Lectures will introduce students to the fundamental theories of water treatment, emphasizing the practical application of relevant mathematical concepts. The session will be highly interactive, incorporating computational tools and hands-on demonstrations to enhance understanding.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 10 Laboratory sessions and practical seminars will be used to demonstrate key concepts. Visual aids will help students connect theoretcial knowledge with tangible examples. These practical sessions will be undertaken on campus in the fluids laboraotry or on field trips to visit local infrastructure - including dams, reservoirs and water treatment facilities.
Face To Face Tutorial 24 Tutorial sessions will explore the design of water engineering infrastructure, building upon knoweldge obtained in fluid mechanics. These sessions will include hand calculations and interactive examples using Python code and Jupyter Notebooks to visualise and explore design parameters. These sessions will help students develop their computational skills in the structural and hydraulic design of water treatment plant and processes.
Online Guided independent study 125 Guided independent study is an essential component of this course, designed to deepen students' understanding of water engineering through various resources and activities. Students will engage with reading lists, online content, videos, technical reviews, and practical applications of mathematics to enhance their learning experience.
Total Study Hours189
Expected Total Study Hours for Module189


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 50 1~2~3 Week 6 HOURS= 4 hours The class tests are open book and are adminstered as 'take-away' assessments. Students are encouraged to work alone and spend time using the resources available to consider a combination of multiple choice (25 questions) and 2 extended mathematical questions including sustainability and environmental issues.
Class Test 50 4~5~6 Week 12 HOURS= 4 hours The class tests are open book and are adminstered as 'take-away' assessments. Students are encouraged to work alone and spend time using the resources available to consider a combination of multiple choice (25 questions) and 2 extended mathematical questions including sustainability and environmental issues.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Water Resources Engineering
 

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