EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE 240 | B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mirjam Ndini mndini@epoka.edu.al |
| Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mirjam Ndini mndini@epoka.edu.al , 09:00-16:30 |
| Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Language: | English |
| Compulsory/Elective: | Compulsory |
| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) | Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | Wednesday: 13:40-16:30 |
| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline" |
| Attendance Requirement: | |
| Course Description: | This course introduces the hydrological cycle and examines the influence of climate, geology, and human activity on this cycle. The components comprising this cycle will be examined and include precipitation; evapotranspiration; surface and groundwater flow; storage in natural reservoirs. In this course will emphasize surface processes and watershed responses. Engineering hydrology relates to using scientific knowledge as the basis for making informed decisions concerning water allocation and protection of natural resources. Because the data are the foundations on which all hydrologic analysis, design, and management decisions rest, this course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of hydrologic measurements, the various data that are used in the field of hydrology including precipitation, streamflow, ground water, water quality, evaporation, temperature, humidity, and their interpretation. Hydrology is the science which deals with terrestrial waters, their occurrence, circulation and distribution on our planet, their physical and chemical properties and their interaction with the physical and biological environment, including the effect on them of the activity of man. The course is quantitative, with an emphasis on calculating how perturbations such as climate change and land use affect the hydrological cycle. Discussion of these topics in threaded discussions as well as problem sets using the primary literature will highlight applications and areas of current engineering hydrology. |
| Course Objectives: | Hydrology is the science which deals with terrestrial waters, their occurrence, circulation and distribution on our planet, their physical and chemical properties and their interaction with the physical and biological environment, including the effect on them of the activity of man. This course introduces the hydrological cycle and examines the influence of climate, geology, and human activity on this cycle. The components comprising this cycle will be examined and include: precipitation; evapotranspiration; surface and groundwater flow; storage in natural reservoirs. In this course will emphasize surface processes and watershed responses. Engineering hydrology relates to using scientific knowledge as the basis for making informed decisions concerning water allocation and protection of natural resources. Because the data are the foundations on which all hydrologic analysis, design, and management decisions rest, this course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of hydrologic measurements, the various data that are used in the field of hydrology including precipitation, streamflow, ground water, water quality, evaporation, temperature, humidity, and their interpretation. The course is quantitative, with an emphasis on calculating how perturbations such as climate change and land use affect the hydrological cycle. Discussion of these topics in threaded discussions as well as problem sets using the primary literature will highlight applications and areas of current engineering hydrology. |
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 | Engineering hydrology is the branch of hydrology which deals with estimation of water resources and related hydrologic quantities. It also investigates hydrologic problems such as floods and droughts, and develops strategies to mitigate them. |
| 2 | Hydrology has an important role in the design and operation of water resources engineering projects like irrigation, flood control, water supply schemes, hydropower projects and navigation. Many important civil engineering projects have failed because of improper assessment of hydrologic aspects of the projects. Hydraulic structures which are very important civil engineering projects and cost millions of dollars may fail due to improper hydrologic design. |
| 3 | Major Aspects of Hydrology : Analysis of Data ; Analysis of hydrologic data includes checking it for consistency and homogeneity as well as finding its various statistical parameters. |
| 4 | The main jobs of a hydrologist are collection and analysis of data, and making predictions out of this analysis. Collection of Data ; The hydrologic data comprises: a. Rainfall Data b. Snowfall and Snowmelt Data c. Runoff Data (Catchment Runoff and Stream Flows), and d. Groundwater Data |
| 5 | The need of the hydrologic studies arises from the following problems: Uncertainty of precipitation and its seasonal occurrence; Seasonal flow of rivers, and Population growth and rising standards of living |
| 6 | Hydrology is a very broad subject and it needs support from allied sciences such as Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Geography, Meteorology, Forestry, Agriculture and Hydraulics. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Introduction: HYDROLOGY AS A SCIENCE ; Hydrological Cycle and its components |
| 2 | PRECIPITATION, Quantitative description of rainfall. Rainfall measurements |
| 3 | Rainfall Analysis |
| 4 | ABSTRACTION-INFILTRATION |
| 5 | ABSTRACTION- EVAPORATION |
| 6 | Catchment Properties |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | RUNOFF -RUNOFF PROPERTIES-Groundwater contribution to stormflow-Baseflow |
| 9 | DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS |
| 10 | ESTIMATING STREAMFLOW |
| 11 | FLOODS-types of floods-factors Influences on flood size |
| 12 | STREAMFLOW ANALYSIS-HYDROGRAPH ANALYSIS |
| 13 | THE UNIT HYDROGRAPH |
| 14 | FLOW DURATION CURVES |
| Prerequisite(s): | MTH 205 Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
| Textbook(s): | 1.FUNDAMENTALS OF HYDROLOGY-Tim Davie 2. Introduction to Hydrology- Warren Viessman, Jr. Gary L. Lewis 3. Hydrology-Dr P.J.M. de Laat Prof. Dr H.H.G. Savenije |
| Additional Literature: | 1.Engineering hydrology, principles and practices -Victor Ponce; 2. Engineering hydrology- Nurunnisa Usul; |
| Laboratory Work: | |
| Computer Usage: | Excel word |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | Outline the physical processes of hydrology, including the hydrological cycle in general, and rainfall, loss and groundwater transport mechanisms..Basic understanding of hydrologic cycle and its components. define and explain fundamentals about the definition and subjects of hydrology, hydrological cycle and global water supply.define the hydrology and make an explanation about hydrological cycle related to engineering hydrology. express the amount of global water supply and the relationships among them. |
| 2 | Basic terms about precipitation and perform data analysis. Mechanisms related to occurrence of precipitation. Kinds and forms of precipitation. Precip. measurement techniques. Estimatation of missing data. Error correction and draws hyetograph. Calculation of average precipitation. |
| 3 | Basic knowledge of the hydrologic measurements, analysis and design. Knowledge of the methods that can be used to measure rainfall and flow, as well as their relative advantages and disadvantages; |
| 4 | Define watershed, list and explain the characteristics related to watershed. Basic terminology about watershed. Define stage-discharge relation curve and calculate flow rate from stage data by using this curve. Calculate flow rate by using velocity and cross section measurements. Calculate flow rate by using daily average stage measurements with given formulae. Perform hydrograph analysis.explain hydrograph and the theory of unit hydrograph and recalls the related basic terms.calculate unit hydrographs for different precipitation durations. |
| 5 | Basic terms about surface flow and analyzes of flow data, stage, flow velocity and flow rate. Water stage measurement methods. Velocity measurement and measurement techniques. |
| 6 | Peak flow estimation, design hydrograph estimation. |
| 7 | Define basic terminology about groundwater. List groundwater zones. Explain basic terminology about groundwater. |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program | ||
| 1 | an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | 4 |
| 2 | an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | 4 |
| 3 | an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | 3 |
| 4 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | 3 |
| 5 | an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | 3 |
| 6 | an ability to communicate effectively | 3 |
| 7 | the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context | 4 |
| 8 | a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning | 4 |
| 9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | 4 |
| 10 | an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | 4 |
| 11 | skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | 3 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Midterm Exam(s) |
1
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30
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| Quiz |
2
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10
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| Case Study |
1
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10
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| Activities | Quantity | Duration(Hours) | Total Workload(Hours) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assignments | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | ||
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Total Work Load:
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100 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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4 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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4 | ||
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CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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Course communication: Discussion during classes. Office hours at A-211. E-mail for questions regarding course: mndini@epoka.edu.al (Ensure that CE 341 is in the subject line. Failure to do so may result in a non-response.) All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all classroom discussions, email messages, threaded discussion and chats. |