Open Channel Hydraulics (CE470) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Open Channel Hydraulics CE470 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE307
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meriç YILMAZ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To develop an understanding of the hydraulics of open channel flow by using Conservation of Momentum, Energy and Mass principles and make necessary design of open channels
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students can determine uniform flow parameters in open channels by using conservation of mass and momentum principles.
  • Students can determine flow parameters in open channel due to channel transitions using conservation of mass and energy principles and specific energy concept.
  • Students can determine rapidly varied flow parameters in open channels such as hydraulic jump, etc.
  • Students can design non-erodible and erodible open channels using relevant methods.
  • Students can determine water surface profile of gradually varied flow in open channels and solve numerically using step methods.
  • Students can determine the hydraulic parameters for flow measurement devices such as weirs and gates in open channel flow.
Course Content Uniform flow in open channel, gradually varied flow in open channels, rapidly varied flow in open channels, sediment transport in open channels.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Brief Review of Basic Concepts of Open Channel Flow Course Book – Chapter 10
2 Brief Review of Basic Concepts of Open Channel Flow Course Book – Chapter 10
3 Brief Review of Basic Concepts of Open Channel Flow Course Book – Chapter 10
4 Design of Open Channels for Uniform Flow Other Sources – 1 – Chapter 3
5 Design of Open Channels for Uniform Flow Other Sources – 1 – Chapter 3
6 Design of Open Channels for Uniform Flow Other Sources – 1 – Chapter 3
7 Gradually Varied Flow Course Book – Chapter 10
8 Gradually Varied Flow Course Book – Chapter 10
9 Gradually Varied Flow Course Book – Chapter 10
10 Gradually Varied Flow Course Book – Chapter 10
11 Channel controls Course Book – Chapter 10
12 Channel controls Course Book – Chapter 10
13 HEC-RAS Tutorial Other Sources – 2
14 HEC-RAS Tutorial Other Sources – 2
15 HEC-RAS tutorial Other Sources – 2
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, B. R. Munson, D. F. Young, T. H. Okiishi, 2003 John Wiley. Eng. Dept., 2006
Other Sources 2. HEC-RAS User's Manual, USACE HEC
3. Open Channel Flow, Henderson, F.M., Mac Millan Publishing Co., New York, 1966
4. Open Channel Hydraulics, Chow V.T., McGraw-Hills Inc.,-Kogakusha Co., Tokyo, 1959
5. Open Channel Flow, French R.H., McGraw-Hills Inc., Singapore, 1987

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations. X
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid). X
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 4 7 28
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 12 12
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 150