Study information

Water and Environmental Systems - 2021 entry

MODULE TITLEWater and Environmental Systems CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEECMM110 MODULE CONVENERProf Guangtao Fu (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 11 weeks 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 0
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
With the world's population growing, and pressure mounting from increasing industrial and agricultural development, the prevention of water pollution and management of water resources are becoming increasingly important.
 
In this module you will investigate the current practices and issues in planning and management of water and environmental systems in the UK and around the world. Through case studies taken from real-world studies published by academics and consultants, this module will allow you to identify key drivers, future uncertainties and trends underlying water management, and explore various designs, techniques, computer models, and hydroinformatics tools for control and management of water and environmental systems.
 
This module is designed as a standalone course although prior knowledge of hydrology and water quality is desirable. The module is suitable for specialist students looking to advance their knowledge on some specific topics (such as Environmental Impact Assessment), and for non-specialist students looking to gain an understanding of key issues in water and environmental management.
 
AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to give you a in-depth knowledge of driving factors, key issues, new techniques and tools for planning and management of water and environmental systems. It also provides practical experience in the development and use of techniques and tools to solve water and environmental management problems.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).

This module contributes to learning outcomes: EA2m, EA4m, SM2m, D2m, D4m, ET2m, ET4m, ET6m, EP4m, G1m, G2m, ET1fl, EP2fl, EP3fl

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/subjects/engineering/accreditation/

The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: EA2m, EA4m, ET1fl, EP2fl, EP3fl

1 demonstrate through critical analysis and theoretical discussion a good understanding of the current practices, issues, techniques and tools in planning and management of water and wastewater.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: SM2m, D2m, D4m, ET2m, ET4m,  ET6m


2 adopt an analytical, systematic and creative approach to problem solving;

3 select and apply appropriate mathematical methods, scientific principles and computer based methods for the modelling and analysis of engineering problems, and apply them creatively and realistically in practical situations;

4 take a holistic approach to design and problem solving.

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge: EP4m, G1m,  G2m.

5 learn independently, find information, including original research material, and analyse it critically;

6 demonstrate judgement and critical skills in selecting appropriate methods of analysis.
 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
- Core themes: sustainable water and wastewater management;
- Water systems analysis: linear programming; dynamic programming; multi-criteria decision making;
- Urban stormwater management:  Sustainable Drainage systems (SuDS); flood modelling; flood risk and resilience; 
- Water quality management: water quality prediction and control; green infrastructure; Environmental systems:  wastewater treatment processes; engineered systems for wastewater treatment; engineered systems for resource and energy recovery.
 
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 22 Guided Independent Study 128 Placement / Study Abroad
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 22 Tutorials
Guided independent study 128 Assessment preparation; private study
     

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Not applicable      
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 65 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 35
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Written report and presentation: Water Systems analysis
 35 25 hours approx. All Comments directly on report and on individual feedback sheet
EIA Report 35 25 hours approx. All Comments directly on report and on individual feedback sheet
Flood Risk Assessment 30 25 hours approx. All Comments directly on report and on individual feedback sheet
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment
All above Coursework (100%) All Completed over summer with a deadline in August
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment. One written report will be taken in lieu of all four assessments.

 


 

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

 

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

 

Web based and Electronic Resources:

 

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Mays, L and Tung, Yeou-Koung Hydrosystems Engineering and Management McGraw Hill Education 1992 000-0-070-41446-8
Set Nazaroff; W and Alvarez-Cohen; Lisa Environmental Engineering Science John Wiley & Sons 2001 000-0-471-14494-0
Set Mara, DD and Evans, BE Sanitation and Water Supply in Low-income Countries Ventus Publishing 2011 978-87-7681-866-1
Set Dawei Han Concise Environmental Engineering Bookboon 2012 978-87-403-0197-7
Set Walter Lukenga Water Resources Management Bookboon 2015 978-87-403-0978-2
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 6th October 2020
KEY WORDS SEARCH Water; environmental systems; systems analysis; sustainability; optimisation.

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