River Dynamics (250431) – Course 2024/25 PDF
Syllabus
Learning Objectives
Specialization subject in which knowledge on specific competences is intensified. Knowledge and skills at specialization level that permit the development and application of techniques and methodologies at advanced level. Contents of specialization at master level related to research or innovation in the field of engineering. The subject gives an overview of various aspectsof River Dynamics and complements the knowledge previously acquired river engineering. We see a vision that encompasses ecological, numerical methods, descriptive and theoretical aspects. The course is taught by several professors that provide an overview of the current state of the art, tools and latest trends.
Competencies
Especific
The ability to plan, dimension, construct and maintain hydraulic works.
The ability to plan, evaluate and regulate the use of surface water and groundwater resources.
Transversal
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION: Being aware of and understanding the mechanisms on which scientific research is based, as well as the mechanisms and instruments for transferring results among socio-economic agents involved in research, development and innovation processes.
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT: Being aware of and understanding the complexity of the economic and social phenomena typical of a welfare society, and being able to relate social welfare to globalisation and sustainability and to use technique, technology, economics and sustainability in a balanced and compatible manner.
TEAMWORK: Being able to work in an interdisciplinary team, whether as a member or as a leader, with the aim of contributing to projects pragmatically and responsibly and making commitments in view of the resources that are available.
Total hours of student work
| Hours | Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised Learning | Large group | 25.5h | 56.67 % | |
| Medium group | 9.8h | 21.67 % | ||
| Laboratory classes | 9.8h | 21.67 % | ||
| Self Study | 80h | |||
Teaching Methodology
The course consists of 3hores a week of classes in the regular classroom and the classroom informàtica.S uses material support through the virtual campus ATENEA: content, programming and evaluation activities of learning and bibliography. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.
Grading Rules
The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.
The rating of the course is obtained from the continuous assessment marks which consist of courseworks and exams Courseworks are vounteer. Each coursework will be considered as one or two additional questions of the final exam. If all the courseworks sre ddone, they will represent 50% of the final grade.
Test Rules
The courseworks are done in groups of two students
Bibliography
Basic
- Petts, G.E.; Amoros, C. Fluvial hydrosystems. London: Chapman & Hall, 1996. ISBN 0412371006.
- Chaudhry, M.H. Open-channel flow. 2nd ed. New York: Prentice Hall, 2007. ISBN 9780387301747.
- Martín Vide, J.P. Ingeniería de ríos. 2a ed. Barcelona: Edicions UPC, 2006. ISBN 9788483019009.
Complementary
- Sedimentation engineering: processes, measurements, modeling and practice. New York: ASCE, 2007. ISBN 9780784471289.
- Toro, E.F. Shock-capturing methods for free-surface shallow flows. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 2001. ISBN 0471987662.