Civil Engineering Hydraulics - 2024 entry
MODULE TITLE | Civil Engineering Hydraulics | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ECM3156 | MODULE CONVENER | Prof Albert S. Chen (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 11 weeks | 0 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 50 |
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Hydraulic engineering is concerned with the flow and transportations of fluids, and hydraulic systems use the force of liquids to transmit power. This module gives you the understanding you need to analyse and modify existing hydraulic systems and design new systems to British Standards.
You will learn about the dynamic behaviour of water in structures and devices used to control the flow of water. These include pipelines, tunnels, pumps, turbines, valves, open channels, dams, spillways, gates and weirs. Furthermore, you will learn about models used to describe water behaviour and the theory behind those models. Finally, you will gain a full understanding of analytical and experimental tools for designing and checking hydraulic systems and structures.
The aim of this module is to familiarise you with the topics in hydraulics that are essential for any civil engineering graduate at MEng level, and to develop a good analytical understanding in these areas. It is also designed to develop your abilities to analyse and modify existing hydraulic systems and to design new systems.
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: SM1m, SM5m, EA1m, EA3m, EP1m, EP3m, G1m, G2m
A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: https://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/studentinfo/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:
1 Understand the dynamic behaviour of water in a civil engineering system and adopt appropriate approaches to analyse the flow conditions for various situations
2 Demonstrate increased abilities in analysis and design in the context of civil engineering.
3 Develop problem solving and report writing skills
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: SM1m, SM5m, EA1m, EA3m
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: EP1m, EP3m
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge: G1m, G2m
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 44 | Guided Independent Study | 96 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 22 | Lectures |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 11 | Tutorials |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | Laboratories |
Guided independent study | 96 | Guided independent study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Questions in lectures | N/A | 1-3 | Answers provided on the spot |
Coursework | 30 | Written Exams | 70 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Written exam – open book | 70 | 2 hours | 1-2 | Provided on request, based on exam paper marking |
Coursework – laboratory report | 30 | Approx 10 pages | 1-3 | Comments in the report and/or the assessment form |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-reassessment |
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Written exam – open book |
Examination (100%) 2 hours |
1-2 | August Ref/Def period |
Reassessment will be by a single written exam only worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 40%.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
ELE – http://ele.exeter.ac.uk
Reading list for this module:
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CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 3 (NQF Level 6) | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 25th January 2024 | LAST REVISION DATE | Thursday 25th January 2024 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Civil engineering; dynamic behaviour of water; controlling the flow of water; design hydraulic systems and structures; theoretical and experimental work. |
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