CE 321 - Water Resources Engineering Fall 2015
Text:

 Wurbs and James,Water Resources Engineering, 1st. Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002
ISBN: 0-13-0812935
Other references for Water Quality Topics of Interest
READING ASSIGNMENTS: Will be given during the conduct of course
Instructor: Prof. Robert  Dresnack, Office: 264 Colton Hall, 973-596-2469 dresnack@njit.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday 3-5 PM and Thursday 12 Noon to 1 PM and all other hours by appointment
Prerequisite:  CE 200, CE 200A, CE 260, Math 225.   Training in methods of developing water supplies under normal and extreme (i.e., droughts, floods) conditions.  Covers hydrologic techniques such as surface and ground water yield, hydrograph analysis and routing (detention, reservoir) analyses, probabilistic methods related to hydrologic studies.  Water quality issues are briefly discussed.
 
Week Topics
1 Introduction-Hydrologic Cycle, Random Nature of Rainfall (Normal Distribution).
2 Droughts, Floods, Return Values for Extreme Flows (Gumbel’s Technique).
3,4
 		 Planning for Water Needs; Reservoirs-Storage-Yield Relationships Mass-Curve Analysis for
surface water supplies.
5,6
 		 Streamflow Data Simulation Rainfall-Runoff Relationships, Intensity-Duration Curves;
Rational Method, (Stormwater Management).
7,8

 		 Ground Water Development - (Confined & Unconfined Aquifers).
Ground Water Development (continued). Interference of Wells, Steady and Non-Steady
State Drawdown Solution for Single and Multiple Well Problems.
9,10 Hydrograph Analysis; Unit Hydrograph Development; Expansion & Contraction Techniques.
11,12 Reservoir Routing (Application to Detention Basins and Flood Control Reservoirs).
13 Water Quality Issues.
Remainder of Weeks for Examinations.

Note: Certain homework assignments may require computer-utilized solutions (e.g. probability problems, reservoir routing problems, etc.) Homework assignments are due one week after being assigned.  There are 2 quizzes (tentatively given at 5 week intervals)and a final exam in the course.  The final exam will comprise 33% of the final grade.  Homework will be reviewed but not graded.

*The NJIT Honor Code will be upheld and any violations will be brought to the immediate
 attention of the Dean of Students.
*Students will be consulted with by the instructor to any modifications or deviations from the syllabus throughout the course of the semester.

 

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

CE 321 – Water Resources Engineering

Description:   

The objective of the course is to train the student in methods of developing water supplies and to briefly describe the means to treat water for consumptive use.  Hydrologic techniques such as surface and ground water yields, stormwater management, hydrograph and routing analyses, and probabilistic methods related to hydrologic studies for extreme cases (e.g. droughts and floods) are treated in the course.

Prerequisites: CE 200 - Surveying

                        CE 200A - Surveying Lab

                        CE 260 - Civil Engineering Methods

                        Math 225 - Survey of Probability and Statistics

Textbook(s)/Materials Required:     

Wurbs and James, Water Resources Engineering, 1st. Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.
ISBN# 0-13-0812935.

Course Objectives:   

1.       Understand how water resources are developed and how needs are quantified.

2.       Learn how the potential for extreme hydrologic events (e.g. floods and droughts) are analyzed and quantified.

3.       Understand the importance of insuring water resources that are adequate from both a quantitative and qualitative standpoint.

4.       Gain the ability to utilize state of the art techniques employed in the discipline.

Topics:

Introduction-Hydrologic Cycle, Random Nature of Rainfall (Normal Distribution)

Droughts, Floods, Return Values for Extreme Flows (Gumbel’s Technique)

Rainfall - Runoff Relationships, Intensity - Duration Curves; Rational Method

Reservoirs - Storage - Yield Relationships; Mass-Curve Analysis

Ground Water Development - (Confined & Unconfined Aquifers)

Interference of Wells, Steady and Non-Steady State Drawdown Solutions

Unit Hydrograph Development; Expansion & Contraction Techniques

Reservoir Routing (application to detention ponds and flood control reservoirs)

Water Quality Parameters and Relevant Standards

Unit Operations in Water Treatment

Schedule:      (3-0-3)                    

Professional Component:       Engineering Topics                   

Program Objectives Addressed:       1, 2, 3

Prepared By:  Prof. Dresnack                                     Date:   9/1/12

 

CEE Mission, Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes 

The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is:

·        to educate a diverse student body to be employed in the engineering profession

·        to encourage research and scholarship among our faculty and students

·        to promote service to the engineering profession and society 

 Our program educational objectives are reflected in the achievements of our recent alumni.  

1 – Engineering Practice: Recent alumni will successfully engage in the practice of civil engineering within industry, government, and private practice, working toward sustainable solutions in a wide array of technical specialties including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources.  

2 – Professional Growth: Recent alumni will advance their skills through professional growth and development activities such as graduate study in engineering, professional registration, and continuing education; some graduates will transition into other professional fields such as business and law through further education.  

3 – Service: Recent alumni will perform service to society and the engineering profession through membership and participation in professional societies, government, educational institutions, civic organizations, and humanitarian endeavors.  

Our student outcomes are what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of their graduation:
 
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of ethical and professional responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Rev. 8/28/13


  Course Objectives Matrix – CE 321 Water Resources Engineering                 

Strategies and Actions

Student Learning
Objectives

Student Outcomes(a-k)

Program Educational Objectives

Assessment Methods/Metrics

Course Objective 1:  Understand how water supply needs are quantified, and how water resources are developed.

Discuss source of information and time horizons utilized for water resource planning. 

Learn the sources of data related to water resources and appreciate the rationale for planning 50 years in advance for major surface water supply development.

a, e, h, k

1, 2

Discussions, homework, and quizzes.

Discuss various options associated with developing water resources.

Understand the criteria utilized in ranking potential sources and learn concepts related to reliable yields associated with specific sources of interest.

a, e, g, k

1, 2, 3

Discussions, homework, and quizzes.

Course Objective 2:  Learn how the potential for extreme hydrologic events (e.g. floods and droughts) are analyzed and quantified.

Discuss floods and droughts as well as data sources.

Recognize that water resource engineers must plan for normal situations as well as extreme events to adequately protect the public at large.

a, e, f, g, j

1, 2, 3

Discussions and quizzes.

Discuss methodologies for assessing return periods associated with droughts and floods of interests.

Ability to apply methodologies for assessing return periods associated with droughts and floods of interest.

a, e, f, h, k

1

Homework and  quizzes.

Course Objective 3:  Understand the importance of insuring water resources that are adequate from both a quantitative and qualitative standpoint.

Discuss the importance of water quality from a safety and aesthetic standpoint.

Learn that potential water supply sources must be initially investigated from both a quantitative and qualitative viewpoint.

e, f, h, j

1, 2, 3

Discussions and quizzes.

Provide examples of water quality standards  and their rationale 

Gain insights as to how to assess raw water quality.  Learn the differences in raw water quality between ground water and surface water, and the methods to treat same.

a, e, h, k

1, 2, 3

Discussions and quizzes.

Course Objective 4: Gain the ability to utilize state of the art techniques employed in the discipline.

Present techniques utilized to assess safe yield of surface water supply sources, and potential draw down effects for groundwater supplies.

Knowledge of the current techniques used to assess resource and impacts associated with development of specific sources of water.

a, e, k

1, 2

Discussions, homework, and quizzes.

Discuss reservoir design, reservoir and detention basin routing and hydrograph analysis.

Ability to use state-of-the art methodologies utilized in the water resources field.

a, e, f, h, j, k

1, 2

Discussions, homework, and quizzes.