Hydraulic Engineering

Semester description
Academic Year: 2012-2013

Last review: 27 March 2012




Contents
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Hydraulic Engineering ............................................................................................................................. 1
Semester description ......................................................................................................................... 1
Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 2
3.Lecturers in Water Management .......................................................................................................... 3
4.Course modules - descriptions ............................................................................................................. 4
5.Literature............................................................................................................................................. 10


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Disclaimer
This minor description is compiled with the utmost care. Should the data however be inconsistent with
module descriptions in the Educator system or Study Guides, the latter are applicable.
1. Introduction

Hydraulic Engineering is a semester that forms part of the educational program Civil Engineering but is
also suitable for Urban Planning/Architecture. The minor consists of 30 ECTS credits and is divided
into three parts: projects, a theoretical part and practical skills. Hydraulic Engineers that are ready for
future water-related challenges are urgently needed. This semester aims to train you for the
challenges you will be confronted with as a hydraulic engineer. It will also help you to develop a vision
of water management and stimulate you to be creative. This document will give you more information
on the content of the semester hydraulic engineering. Should you have further questions, please do
not hesitate to contact:
Am.rompelman@windesheim.nl

2. Overview
The table below gives an overview of the course modules that make up the semester of hydraulic
engineering. For each course module you can find the period (Block) in which lectures are given, the
type of assessment (e.g. individual exam/practical assignment) and how many ECTS the course is
worth. All together the semester gives you 30 ECTS, but some of the courses are optional.

Name Minor: Hydraulic Engineering
Name Responsible lecturer: Marcel Rompelman
Per. 1 Per. 2
EC T/P EC T/P Total EC Lect.
Full name
Windesheim and the Netherlands introduction 1 A 1 A 2 RKM
Design Analysis Project + Project Hydraulic engineering * (only for
international students) 1 A 3 A 4 BNP/SKL
Polders, Drainage and Flood control 3 A 3 LNW
River21* 5 A 4 A 9 LSA
Physical Geography * 2 2 T/A 4 RNM
Hydrology * 2 2 T/A 4 LNW
Research project Structural Design * 1,5 A 1,5 A 4 RNM/WEL
Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing * 2 T/A 2 A 4 RNM
Professional Skills * 2 A 2 XUL


T: written test
A: practical assignment

*: optional for international students
The courses modules related to this minor are described in chapter 4. The additional modules for
international students are described on the www.windesheiminternational.nl website
Dutch Language I: Introduction
3 T 3 RKM
Dutch Language II: Intermediate
3 T/O 3 RKM
Dutch Society I: Introduction
3 T 3 RKM
Dutch Society II: Intermediate
3 T/O 3 RKM
Intercultural Awareness
3 T 3 KKR05
Drama & Improvisation
3 O 3 RKM

3. Lecturers in Hydraulic Engineering

Classes are given by the following lecturers:






Ir. Peter Bosman
(BNP04)





Ing. A. Lagerweij
(LJA01)

Ir. Wim
Leeuwestein
(LNW02)

Ir. Annebeth Loois
(LSA06)

Drs. Marcel
Rompelman
(RNM03)

Lydia van de Streek
B.a/B.ed (SKL01)




Lukas Xu M.Sc. (XUL01)
Occasionally other lecturers will participate.





4. Course modules - descriptions
Detailed descriptions of departmental courses


Design Analysis Project

course description
Every object has an impact on the landscape. As the designer of the object you decide
how it fits into the landscape and surrounding architecture. In this course you will
design a civil object in landscape. As you go through the designing process you will learn
to understand the point of view of the architect/designer.
The result of this course is a model of your own design and process-book.
objectives
By experiencing the process of design you will learn to look a bit more from a designers
point of view. In the future it may help you in your interaction with designers.
teaching methods
assignments
literature

lecturers
Lydia van de Streek (B.A./B. ed.)
ECTS
1
entry requirements
-
assessment
Presentation of model & process-book.
level
4
comments
Connected to BT11PHE
course code
BT12DAPxx001
Period
1


Project Hydraulic Engineering

course description
Design structural and nautical aspects of a hydraulic project.
objectives
To incorporate structural and nautical aspects in a hydraulic project.
teaching methods
Project groups of 2 students work on the hydraulic assignment. Several times a week students
work (together) on the assignment.
Several times a week students have a informal meeting, once a week the students formally
have a meeting with their teacher.
Assistance
literature
lecturers
Ir. P. Bosman
ECTS
3
entry requirements
-
assessment
assignments
level
4
comments
Connected to BT12DAP
course code
BT11PHExx001
Period
3

Polders, Drainage & Flood control

course description
The title of this course module refers to the playing field of the Dutch Water
Boards: regional Water Management and safety. The general principles of this
modules are applicable to the international context. In the Netherlands a lot of
data are available, more than IS USUAL abroad.
In this module rules of thumb are applied. This enhances feel for the matter and
a fall-back option for international applications. Calculation models (GIS,
groundwater and 1D flow) are part of this course. The subject 1D flow will be
treated in a workshop. This course module is set up to give a broad overview of
regional Water Management and care for regional dams for water safety.
Technical details will be given in practical assignments.

objectives
This course module is set up to give a broad overview of regional Water
Management and care for regional dams for water safety.
teaching methods
Lectures and practical assignments
literature
lecturers
Ir. Wim Leeuwestein
ECTS
3
entry requirements
assessment
assignment
level
4
comments
course code
BT11PDFxx002
Period
2




River21

course description
Rivers are perhaps the most stubborn elements people try to manage. They
dont keep themselves to borders man has defined to them. And by flowing from
upstream to downstream its always the downstream part that is affected by
upstream users and not the other way around. The only way to achieve
sustainable water management for a river is to manage the river on basin level,
and thereby acknowledging but also crossing borders. This requires joint policy
making. RIVER21 is a course that facilitates joint policy making in transboundary
river basins for young professionals. Key element of RIVER21 is the participation
of multidisciplinary students from all different regions of a basin in the policy
making process. These people join together to envision the future of the river
basin.

Water does not stop at administrative or political boundaries, so the best way to
protect and manage water is by close international co-operation between all the
countries within the natural geographical and hydrological unit of the river basin
bringing together all interests upstream and downstream. All European waters
are managed using a river basin approach since 2000 when the EU Water
Framework Directive was adopted by the European Union creating a new tool
for the effective management of water resources. Examples of river basins which
will be outlined during this course are, the river Rhine, Scheldt, Danube, Murray
Darling, Mekong and Amu Darya.

objectives
The objective of River21 is to educate students in methods and tools needed for
sustainable integrated river basin management. Lectures contain background
information on (international) river basins, climate change modeling, decision
making, actor analysis, and role playing.

The main objective of RIVER21 is the formulation of a joint vision on the future
of the river basin. But the process itself will also lead to:
Improved co-operation among riparian states
Joint efforts in water basin management
Shared analysis of complex problems
Team building
Capacity building related to transboundary river basin planning

teaching methods
The full course RIVER21 is divided into 3 parts.
1. River basin management: This part contains 7 lectures with obligatory
presence. During one of the lectures a small excursion is organized in
the basin of the Vecht. Introduction vision building
2. Field study
3. Diverting a vision and report/presentation

literature
lecturers
Ir. Annebeth Loois
ECTS
9
entry requirements
-
assessment
River21 is being judged on:
- A written exam (for River Basin Management)
- Active participation during both lectures and excursion = Presence
during the lectures (all are obligatory)
- Presentation techniques (moviemaking, PowerPoint and poster
presentation)
- Your role as a team player in a transdisciplinairy and international team
- Reflection

All these elements are being judged with a mark between 1 and 10. (1 being
seriously disqualified, 10 being outstanding)

level
4
comments

course code
BT12R21xx001
Period
1 and 2

Physical Geography
course description
Armed with the spatial analysis tools of geographic science and the systems
approach, physical geographers are well equipped to participate in a planetary
understanding of environmental conditions.

In the field of Water Management you will need this understanding to grasp the
influence of your decisions into system earth.

objectives
The goal of Physical Geography is to explain the spatial dimension of Earths
dynamic systems its energy, air, water, weather, climate, tectonics, landforms,
rocks soils, plants, ecosystems and biomes. Understanding human-Earth
relations is part of our challenge to create a holistic (or complete) view of the
planet and its inhabitants.
teaching methods
Lectures and practical
literature

lecturers
Drs. A.M. Rompelman
ECTS
4
entry requirements
-
assessment
Exam and assignments
level
4
comments

course code
BRT11PGxx001
Period
1 and 2
Hydrology

course description
Water dominates our lives: we live on a planet with much water and our lives
depend on it in many ways. Despite the seeming abundance of water on the
planet - with over 70% being salt water - human activity and prevailing climate
conditions are placing more pressure on our supply of water than ever before,
however. With this pressure comes a need to understand the physical principles
of hydrology - the study of the occurrence, movement, and physical properties of
non-oceanic water on and below the earth's surface - an understanding that can
then be applied to water management and related innovations.

The study of physical properties is done most effectively through mathematical
representations of concepts and processes. Introduction to Physical Hydrology
includes a carefully-developed and class-tested learning framework: an
extensive range of examples and exercises, and further maths support in the
form of a series of Maths Toolboxes help the reader engage with and
understand the maths required to master the subject.

With hydrology now being approached from environmental and social
perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil
engineering perspectives, there has never been a more important time to
develop a sound understanding of the subject. Introduction to Physical
Hydrology is the perfect course companion while you develop this
understanding.

objectives
Introduction to Physical Hydrology provides a solid grounding in the principles of
the subject. Exploring the principal rules that govern the flow of water on the
land, it considers the four major types of water: atmospheric, ground, soil, and
surface. It gives insights into the major hydrological processes, and shows how
the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and
global hydrology - the large-scale study of hydrology with which we need to
grapple to fully understand the impact of the climate on water supply.
teaching methods
lectures
literature
Introduction to physical hydrology, Martin Hendriks, Oxford University Press
ISBN13 978-0-19-929684-2
lecturers
Ir. Wim Leeuwestein
ECTS
4
entry requirements
Level 2 mathematics
assessment
Written exam
level
4
comments
course code
BT11HYDROxx001
Period
1 and 2

Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing

course description
Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing practices are needed in the
management of water
objectives
The goal of GIS & RS is to map and understand the spatial dimension of Earths
systems. Armed with the spatial analysis tools of geographic science and the
Remote sensing approach, the water manager can interpret the surroundings
better. In the field of Water Management you will need this understanding to be
able to analyze the influence of objects and features in the earth system
teaching methods
Assignments
literature
lecturers
Drs. A.M. Rompelman
ECTS
4
entry requirements
Basics of GIS (ArcGis)
assessment
Assignments
level
4
comments

course code
BT12GISRSxx001
Period
1 and 2

Research Structural Design

course description
Research project surrounding Structural engineering & Design connected to the
Research Groups of the faculty
objectives
To apply research skills in order to prepare for final thesis research projects
teaching methods
Assistance
literature
lecturers
Ir. P. Bosman, Ing. A. Lagerweij
ECTS
3
entry requirements
Having followed research skills courses
assessment
Research report & presentation
level
4
comments

course code
BT12RSDxx001
Period
1 and 2

Professional Skills for watermanagement

course description
In this course, students ought to master English at an advance level (towards C1
level CEFR). Communication skills in various engagements such as interviews,
problematic situations and consultancies.

objectives
An understanding of the communication in English, including interviewing and
consultancy skills . The ability to analyse different situations and use adequate
proficiency.
teaching methods
workshops
literature
lecturers
L. Xu M.Sc.
ECTS
2
entry requirements
English level B1 (CEFR)
assessment
Oral exam & Assignments
level
4
comments
course code
BT12PSWMxx001
Period
1


Detailed descriptions of cross-departmental courses

Descriptions on http://www.windesheiminternational.nl/study-programmes/exchange-
programmes/electives/

5. Literature

Apart from the digital material published on BlackBoard, the following literature is obligatory for the
related courses:

Geosystems An Introduction to Physical Geography, Christopherson 8
th
edition, through
www.masteringgeography.com
Students do not need an ISBN, but select the Outside US version (see red circle):



Click under 'register' on 'students'.
Click ( ) No, I need to purchase access online now (please bear in mind indicating the correct book,
in the above print screen it is the left one). Buy access to the online text, $ 78,-, otherwise buy the
book

Introduction to physical hydrology, Martin Hendriks, Oxford University Press
ISBN13 978-0-19-929684-2