The lecture focuses on selected topics in hydraulic engineering, water management and aquatic ecology relating to hydropower and flood protection projects.
Learning objective
The overarching goal of the course is to broaden and enhance knowledge on special aspects in hydraulic engineering and its links to aquatic ecology and to understand the procedures and the planning sequence of large-scale projects.
Content
Selected topics in hydraulic engineering will be focused on, e.g. dam safety, materials in dam construction, possible problems at reservoirs like hazards from impulse waves and dam breaching, the hydraulics of spillways and intake structures at dams and weirs and the link between hydropower and ecology. Another focus will be put on typical approaches and procedures in the planning process of large-scale hydraulic engineering projects at the national and international level.
Lecture notes
Lecture handouts will be available online. Parts of the lectures will also be covered by a manuscript that will be available in electronic form.
Literature
will be specified in the lecture and in a written manuscript
Prerequisites / Notice
External speakers will be involved to present current topics and projects in Switzerland and abroad.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Techniques and Technologies
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
fostered
Decision-making
fostered
Problem-solving
fostered
Project Management
fostered
Social Competencies
Communication
assessed
Cooperation and Teamwork
fostered
Personal Competencies
Adaptability and Flexibility
fostered
Creative Thinking
fostered
Critical Thinking
assessed
Self-direction and Self-management
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination
The total grade comprises: - a written examination (without auxiliary means) at the end of the semester, and - a graded group work with short presentation of a selected topic and documentation of the work (short report) Both the written examination and the group work have to be passed (grade 4.0 or higher) to successfully complete the course.
Learning materials
No public learning materials available.
Only public learning materials are listed.
Groups
No information on groups available.
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration.
Performance assessment as a semester course