COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: RIVER ENGINEERING

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 455	C	2	2	2	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Mirjam Ndini
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
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Course Description:	Fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, and river response with special emphasis on environmental aspects. Technical communication across the fields of river hydraulics / mechanics, fluvial geomorphology, water quality management, and aquatic ecology is emphasized. Survey of water quality and quantity issues related to the management of rivers, streams, riparian areas, floodplains, watersheds, and aquatic ecosystems. Students are introduced to standard hydraulic and sediment transport models.
Course Objectives:	Describe stream and river behavior and response to alternations across different spatial and temporal scales. Apply standard mathematical and computational models of fluvial processes, including HEC-RAS and standard sediment transport relationships. Design stable channels with varying capacities to transport sand and gravel/cobble materials (longitudinal profile, planform and cross- section). Understand and be conversant in describing interactions between physical and ecological processes in stream and rivers. Gain perspective through case studies on water issues.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to River Engineering: Fluvial Geomorphology
2	Fluvial System
3	Hydraulic Geometry
4	Stream Classification
5	Stream and river response River Mechanics and Stable Channel Design
6	Extremal Hypothesis
7	Geotechnical considerations
8	Erosion and Sedimentation
9	Modes of sediment transport
10	Supply vs capacity
11	Sediment transport equations
12	Water policy
13	Riparian areas, wetlands, and floodplains
14	Watershed analysis

Prerequisite(s):	The student must have a good foundation in Hydraulics, Hydrology, Soil Mechanics, Engineering Materials.
Textbook:	-Knighton, A. D. 1998. Fluvial Forms and Processes. Arnold Publishers. -Richardson, E. D., D. B. Simons, P. F. Lagasse. 2001. River Engineering for Highway Encroachments: Highways in the River Environment. Federal Highway Administration, Report No. FHWA NHI 01- 004 HDS- 6. - Hydraulic Structures, P. Novak, A. I. B. Moffat, C. Nalluri and R. Narayanan, Taylor and Francis, UK. - Hydraulic of Spillways and Energy Dissipators, R. M. Khatsuria, Marcel Dekker Publishing, New York. - Hydraulic Design Manual- Texas Department of Transportation. 2004 Formal lectures; classroom exercises; home assignments; exercise & workshops in computer lab.
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn about river dynamics and engineering
2	To research relevant information
3	Qualitative behaviour of river dynamics
4	Correctly applying the fundamental equations of fluid dynamics on open channels.
5	Appreciate the importance of bed shear stress in open channels, particularly in connection to sediment transport
6	Identify the relation between turbulence and sediment dynamics in fluvial environments
7	Identify the most appropriate theoretical and practical tools for solving a given problem of engineering interest in rivers
8	Identify and apply a critical analysis for stream restoration
9	Develop creative design skills
10	Develop self reliance and gain confidence to meet new challenges

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Professional Master in Civil Engineering Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	2
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	4
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	2
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	4
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	1
6	an ability to communicate effectively	1
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	3
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	2
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Project	1	10
Quiz	1	20
Final Exam	1	40
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	5	80
Mid-terms	1	3	3
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	3	3
Other	3	20	60
Total Work Load:			194
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.76
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5