Water Management

Total Hours in Course324

Number of hours for lectures6

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Independent study hours302

Date of course confirmation11.09.2019

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developer

Būvniecības un kokapstrādes institūts

Sandra Gusta

Dr. oec.

Prior knowledge

VidZD012, Research I

Course abstract

The course is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of water management issues. The course will cover in-depth issues related to water sector analysis, planning, development projects, water source hydrology and hydraulics, water supply and wastewater treatment.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge.
Ability to demonstrate expert knowledge and in-depth understanding of the basic directions of environmental science and in-depth knowledge of the latest technologies in the field of water management, which provide a theoretical basis for scientific work in rainwater management and wastewater treatment. Promotion exam.
Skills.
Ability to use theory and methods independently, as well as the ability to develop new theories and methods to solve complex environmental science issues in the science sub-branch of water management. Promotion exam.
Competencies.

Competence to evaluate the condition of hydro-engineering facilities and to make scientifically substantiated proposals for solving complex problems and to prepare experimental research methodology by working as a leading expert in the field of water management. Promotion exam.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Water circulation in nature. (2 h)
2. Hydrology. (2 h)
3. Watercourse hydrological appraisers. (2 h)
4. Weather forecasting. (1 h)
5. Water legislation. (1 h)
6. Determination of sewage flow rate. (2 h)
7. Waste water treatment. (1 h)
8. Sewage pumping. (1 h)
9. Feasibility study for water management. (2 h)
10. Development of water management projects. (2 h)
11. Use of rainwater for water supply. (1 h)
12. Reuse of purified wastewater. (1 h)
13. Rainwater composition, purification. (1 h)
14. Drainage. (1 h)
15. Rainwater drainage. (1 h)
16. Calculation of maximum rainwater flow rates. (1 h)

16. Calculation of maximum rainwater flow rates.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Successfully passed promotion exam.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The doctoral student acquires the themes indicated in the study plan.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Study results are evaluated in the promotion examination, which takes the form of discussion on the issues defined in the study program. For the qualitative evaluation of the promotional examination, 10-point scale criteria are used (LLU Study Regulations):

https://www.llu.lv/sites/default/files/2019-05/Studiju_nolikums_2015_2019_groz%C4%ABts09052019.pdf

Compulsory reading

1. WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Problems and Prospects ISBN-10: 8131609901, author: Alpana Kateja, 336 pages, RAWAT PUBLICATIONS (2018)
2. Rey K. un citi autori. Water Resources Engineering. International Edition 1992. 843 p.
3. Wastewater Engineering: treatment and reuse. Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. 4th edition. Revised by G. Tchobanoglous, F. L. Burton, H. D. Stensel. Boston etc.: McGraw Hill, 2003. 1819 p.
4. Tilgalis Ēriks un citi autori. Ūdensaimniecības pamati. Jelgava, LLU, 2018, 350 lpp. (elektroniski).

Periodicals and other sources

1.Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management, ISSN 2349-4336
2. Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research, ISSN 2394-7306
3. Water Conservation Science and Engineering ISSN: 2366-3340 (Print) 2364-5687 (Online) 2016 - 2019(4Volumes, 1-per year)

Notes

Doctoral study program “Environmental Engineering”.

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