School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code CE 407
Course Title in English Water Resources
Course Title in Turkish Su Kaynakları
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom,Lecture,Project
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 131 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Prior knowledge of fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and hydraulics is suggested.
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To understand water resources development and the required methodologies, and to gain skills for applying mathematics, science and engineering knowledge on the solution of water resources problems.
Course Description This course covers the water resources concepts in civil engineering applications. The following major topics are covered in detail: Water resources management, Hydrology, Dams and reservoirs, Spillways and dissipation structures, Groundwater hydrology, Diversion weirs, Hydroelectric power plants, Water supply and distribution, and waste water and storm water collection and removal.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders su kaynakları kavramları inşaat mühendisliği uygulamalarına yönelik işlenmektedir. Su kaynakları, şu konu başlıkları altında kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmektedir:Su kaynakları yönetimi, Hidroloji, Barajlar ve baraj gölleri, Dolu savaklar ve enerji kırıcılar, Yeraltı suyu hidrolojisi, Bağlamalar, Hidroelektrik santralları, Su temini ve dağıtımı, ve Atık su ve yağmur suyu toplama ve tasfiyesi.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) solve problems related to precipitation;
2) solve problems related to groundwater;
3) solve problems related to unit hydrograph;
4) apply probability and statistics to address uncertainty to flow data;
5) identify and solve water resources problems;
6) design basic water structures based on water resources principles;
7) prepare a research essay on related subjects of water resources;
8) develop self-learning skills.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date EMİNE BEYHAN YEĞEN , September 2023
Course Coordinator GÖRKEM AKYOL
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. EMİNE BEYHAN YEĞEN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction
2) Hydrologic cycle and basic equations of hydrology
3) Precipitation
4) Evaporation and Infiltration
5) Groundwater flow
6) Surface flow
7) Unit hydrograph
8) Statistics revisited
9) Reservoirs
10) Dams
11) Spillways
12) Hydroelectric power plants
13) Water Supply and Waste Water Collection
14) Water Supply and Waste Water Collection (Continued)
15) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
16) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRequired Textbooks:
 Yanmaz, A.M., 2013, Applied Water Resources Engineering, 4th Edition, METU Press. Usul, N., 2013, Engineering Hydrology, 3rd Edition, METU Press Recommended Textbooks: Robertson, J.A., Cassidy, J.J., and Chaudhry, M.H., Hydraulic Engineering, John Wiley& Sons. Mays, Larry W,2010, Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley& Sons. USBR, 1987, Design of Small Dams, Water resources Publications
Teaching MethodsLectures/contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique
Homework and ProjectsTerm Project and/or Homework and/or Essay Homework
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseMS Office or Equivalent Programs are required, students are encouraged to use computer programs while preparing their term project.
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Quiz(zes) 10 % 30
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Instructor’s office: 5th Floor e-mail address: yegene@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Minimum of 70% attendance required. Classroom Practice contributes to 15% of the final grade. Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed midterm by the student will be given the grade of the final exam. No make-up will be given. Missing the final project: Faculty regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 0 3 42
Project 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Quiz(zes) 10 2 20
Midterm(s) 2 15 2 34
Total Workload 131
Total Workload/25 5.2
ECTS 5