Water and Environmental Systems - 2019 entry

With the world's population growing, and pressure mounting from increasing industrial and agricultural development, the prevention of water pollution and management of water resources are becoming increasingly important.

In this module you will investigate the current practices and issues in planning and management of water and environmental systems in the UK and around the world. Through case studies taken from real-world studies published by academics and consultants, this module will allow you to identify key drivers, future uncertainties and trends underlying water management, and explore various designs, techniques, computer models, and hydroinformatics tools for control and management of water and environmental systems.
 

This module is designed as a standalone course although prior knowledge of hydrology and water quality is desirable. The module is suitable for specialist students looking to advance their knowledge on some specific topics, and for non-specialist students looking to gain an understanding of key issues in water and environmental management.

This module aims to give you a basic knowledge of driving factors, key issues, new techniques and tools for planning and management of water and environmental systems. It also provides practical experience in the development and use of techniques and tools to solve water and environmental management problems

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).

This module contributes to learning outcomes: EA2m, EA4m, SM2m, D2m, D4m, ET2m, ET4m, ET6m, EP4m, G1m, G2m, ET1fl, EP2fl, EP3fl

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/subjects/engineering/accreditation/

The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: EA2m, EA4m, ET1fl, EP2fl, EP3fl

1 demonstrate through critical analysis and theoretical discussion a good understanding of the current practices, issues, techniques and tools in planning and management of water and wastewater.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: SM2m, D2m, D4m, ET2m, ET4m,  ET6m

2 adopt an analytical, systematic and creative approach to problem solving;

3 select and apply appropriate mathematical methods, scientific principles and computer based methods for the modelling and analysis of engineering problems, and apply them creatively and realistically in practical situations;

4 take a holistic approach to design and problem solving.

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge: EP4m, G1m,  G2m.

5 learn independently, find information, including original research material, and analyse it critically;

6 demonstrate judgement and critical skills in selecting appropriate methods of analysis.
 

- core themes: sustainable water and wastewater management;

- water systems analysis: linear programming; dynamic programming;

- elective themes;

- water supply engineering and management: water demand forecasting;

- surface water systems, groundwater systems, water distribution systems;

- water excess engineering and management: urban stormwater management systems; floodplain management systems; operation of surface water systems for flood control;

- water quality management: water quality prediction and control; river quality control systems; lake and estuarine quality control systems;

- ecological modelling: nitrification and denitrification; kinetic systems; steady-state models;

- environmental systems: reactor models; physical, chemical and biological unit processes; engineered systems for wastewater treatment; engineered systems for air pollution control;

- engineered systems for resource and energy recovery.

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment. One written report will be taken in lieu of all four assessments.

Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Other Resources:

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