Urban Water Systems

Course Code:

CE487

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Prerequisite Courses:

Fluid Mechanics

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to provide students with the necessary information for urban water systems and their engineering properties, as well as teaching them basic principles of design for these systems.

Course Content:

Introduction; elements of the urban water systems; water demand; water supply systems (extraction, treatment and distribution); wastewater systems (collection, treatment and disposal); sludge management; urban stormwater drainage; alternative concepts in water supply and wastewater engineering.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest s

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering areas in complex engineering problems.	1b	1,3,5,10	A,E,F
2) Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice	2a	1,3,5,10	A,E,F
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result	3a	1,3,5,10	A,E,F
4) Ability to work individually	6c	1,3,5,10	A,E,F

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction and overview	Lecture Notes
2	Global water; freshwater resources	Lecture Notes
3	Elements of urban water systems	Lecture Notes
4	Basics of water demand and water supply	Lecture Notes
5	Introduction to water supply	Lecture Notes
6	Water extraction	Lecture Notes
7	Water purification	Lecture Notes
8	Water distribution	Lecture Notes
9	Water distribution	Lecture Notes
10	Introduction to wastewater	Lecture Notes
11	Urban drainage	Lecture Notes
12	Wastewater treatment	Literature, case studies and presentations
13	Sludge treatment and disposal	Literature, case studies and presentations
14	Marine outfall systems	-

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	No textbook required. Notes will be supplied by the instructor for each chapter. All the handouts and slides are given to the students electronically.
Additional Resources	-

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	All the handouts and slides are weekly given to the students electronically.
Assignments	Homework are submitted at the beginning of the new week.
Exams	Exam questions are solved if demanded.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT (Regular/Distance learning)
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-term	1/0	60/0
Term project	1/1	40/100
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40/40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60/60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,	√
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (14x Total course hours)	14	2	28
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	2	28
Project (Team work studies)	1	40	40
Midterm examination	1	2	2
Final examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			100
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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