2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5039M Water Resources Management and Supply

15 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr. M.A. Camargo-Valero
Email: m.a.camargo-valero@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Module replaces

CIVE5029M; CIVE5033M

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

On completion of the module students should be able to:- To present the principles of IWRM;- To present the system and practicalities of water resource management;- To present the overall objectives of a water supply system;- To introduce the key components of a supply system;- To demonstrate how to design a supply system.The syllabus includes:- Integrated water resources management;- Methods, tools and regulation for WRM;- Design of water systems;- Water treatment;- Point source development;- Network design and distribution;- Operations and Management;- Issues of social equity in water supply;

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to ...

- To present the principles of IWRM;
- To present the system and practicalities of water resource management;
- To present the overall objectives of a water supply system;
- To introduce the key components of a supply system;
- To demonstrate how to design a supply system.

Learning outcomes
Students will know:

- Principles of IWRM;
- Water resources management;
- What the key issues are in a water supply system;
- What the components of a supply system are;
- How to design and maintain a supply system.

Skills outcomes
- IWRM analysis
- Water supply system design
- Water infrastructure management
- Scenario setting for future water supply
- Social and cultural sensitivity
- Team working

Syllabus

- Integrated water resources management;
- Methods, tools and regulation for WRM;
- Design of water systems;
- Water treatment;
- Point source development;
- Network design and distribution;
- Operations and Management;
- Issues of social equity in water supply;

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Consultation	8	1.00	7.50
Lecture	3	7.00	21.00
Practical	1	7.00	7.00
Private study hours			114.50
Total Contact hours			35.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

The students will need to conduct independent reading both of given materials and materials that they will need to find themselves. This will support their learning and be an integral part of the project.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored during the project and interaction in lectures. The project work will be assessed and feedback will be given both individually and collectively.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Project report	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	3 hr 00 mins	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 19/01/2016

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