Module Details

Module Code: CIVL9008
Title: Advanced Hydro & Flood Control
Long Title: Advanced Hydrology
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the learner with an advanced study of hydrology, surface, river and coastal flooding, flood risk management and water and sediment quality for surface waters.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of hydrological processes.
LO2 Understand, assess and critically appraise the primary drivers of flood risk.
LO3 Apply advanced flood risk analysis and management techniques.
LO4 Critically appraise and analyse surface water and sediment quality.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Hydrology
Revision of the basic elements in hydrology and causes of flooding. Catchment analysis and modelling. Future scenarios. Future drivers of flood risk (climate change, urbanisation, afforestation, legislation). River basin management. Sustainability issues.
Fluvial Flooding
Data Gathering & Analysis (Bathymetry, Topography, Water Levels, Rainfall, Hydrometric Catchment Data). Hydraulic Analysis. Extreme Flood Analysis & Uncertainty.Numerical Modelling. Flood Risk Mapping. Flood Risk Management.
Pluvial Flooding
Data Gathering & Analysis. Flooding analysis – storm-water collection system design and modelling (Pumps, sewers, culverts design). SUDs systems. Flood Risk Mapping. Flood Risk Management. Small catchment flooding. Highway drainage and attenuation systems.
Coastal flooding
Data Gathering & Analysis (Bathymetry, Topography, Water Level Variations, Wave Runup). Extreme Analysis & Uncertainty. Future Scenarios. Numerical Modelling. Flood Risk Mapping. Flood Risk Management. Combined flood events.
Water Quality and Sediment
Sediment and contaminant types and sources. Measurement. Monitoring. Legislative framework. River Basin Management Planning. Analysis and Modelling of sediment and contaminant transport in surface water. Erosion and Sedimentation. Point and non-point source pollution. Water quality modelling.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Flood risk management
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Water quality modelling
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Modelling techniques Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Research and project work Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of course material Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision and assessment preparation Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • EM Shaw, KJ Bevan, NA Chappell, R Lamb. (2010), Hydrology in Practice, Fourth Edition. Spon Press, [ISBN: 0415370426].
  • David Butler. (2018), Urban Drainage, Fourth Edition. Spon Press, London, [ISBN: 1498750583].
  • Hamill, L.. (2011), Understanding Hydraulics, Third Edition. Pelgrave MacMillan, [ISBN: 0230242758].
  • Chadwick, A., Morfett, J., Borthwick, M.. (2013), Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 5th. CRC Press, [ISBN: 9780415672450].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Government of Ireland. (2009), The Planning System and Flood Risk Management.
  • Marriott, M., Nalluri, C. & Featherstone, R.E.. (2016), Civil Engineering Hydraulics, 6th. Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-1-118-915].
  • Sinnakaudan, S.K.. (2010), Sediment Transport Modelling (STM) and Flood Risk Mapping in GIS, 1st. Lambert.
  • Owens, P.. (2008), Sediment Management at the River Basin Scale (Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources), 1st. Elsevier, [ISBN: 978-0-444-51961-0].
  • Chapra, S.C.. (2008), Surface Water-Quality Modeling, 1st. Waveland Press Inc, New York, [ISBN: 978-1-57766-6].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • DL Fitzgerald, Met Eireann. (2007), Technical Note 61- Estimation of Point Rainfall Frequencies.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 9 Mandatory