2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5320M Water Supply
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Mohsen Besharat
Email: M.Besharat@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is mutually exclusive with
| CIVE5321M | Water Supply |
Module replaces
CIVE5039M - Water Resources Management and SupplyThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module focuses on the appropriate design, maintenance, operation and management of water supply systems within resource constrained environments, especially in the Global South. The module introduces technical issues related to water supply systems, including on system design and water quality issues. In addition, it includes student-led activities to examine issues related to the management of systems and the maintenance of water safety within drinking water systems.Objectives
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, student should be able to…
- Design to pre-feasibility level water supply systems, including in relation to water source development, water treatment and distribution
- Identify and monitor water quality issues within drinking water systems, with special reference to priority biological and chemical contaminants
- Apply decisions on the design, maintenance and operation of drinking water systems to maintain drinking water safety
- Describe the major socio-economic and technical factors that influence the management of drinking water supply schemes in resource constrained environments
Syllabus
- Drinking water quality and chemistry
- Groundwater and principles of hydrogeology
- Pumped water supply networks
- Water distribution network design
- Low cost and conventional water treatment
- Water supply management in resource constrained environments
- Water safety system assessment and management.
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 |
| Project | Design Exercise Project Report | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Re-sit - 100% online time-limited assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Re-sit - 100% exam
Reading list
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