2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5321M Water Supply
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr. Miller Camargo-Valero
Email: m.a.camargo-valero@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is mutually exclusive with
| CIVE5320M | Water Supply |
Module replaces
CIVE5038M - Water Resources Management and SupplyThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, student should be able to…- To present the overall objectives of a water supply system;
- To introduce the key components of a water supply system;
- To demonstrate how to design a water supply system;
- To present approaches to the development and productive use of groundwater sources;
- To present approaches to the design of water supply systems including point sources and resources;
- To demonstrate the design of simple water supply systems.
Learning outcomes
Students will know:
- What the key issues are in a water supply system;
- What the components of a supply system are;
- How to design and maintain a water supply system, based on both groundwater and surface water sources.
Syllabus
- Design of water systems;
- Groundwater assessments and principles of hydrogeology;
- Surface water development;
- Selection and design of appropriate lifting equipment;
- Point source development;
- Design of basic water treatment.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Consultation | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Lecture | 4 | 5.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Private study hours | 115.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 35.00 | ||
| 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 module through 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 | Design Exercise Project Report | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
100% examination
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Unseen exam | 3 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/04/2017
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