Information Package / Course Catalogue
CE 407 Water Resources
MEF University
Degree Programs
Computer Engineering
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Computer Engineering
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

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) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics H Exam,Participation
2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors S Project
3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences N
4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts S HW
5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives N
6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions N
7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. S 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) Water Resources Management
2) Hydrology
3) Hydrology
4) Flood Routing
5) Dams and Reservoirs
6) Dams and Reservoirs
7) Spillways and Energy Dissipation Structures
8) Groundwater Hydrology
9) Groundwater Hydrology
10) Diversion Weirs
11) Hydroelectric Power Plants
12) Water Supply and Distribution
13) Water Supply and Distribution
14) Waste Water and Storm Water Collection and Removal
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination 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 15 15
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quiz(zes) 10 2 1 30
Midterm(s) 2 15 2 34
Total Workload 131
Total Workload/25 5.2
ECTS 5