Course syllabus for Water systems and modelling

Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-13 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameVattensystem och modellering
  • CodeACE086
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPIEE
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyCivil and Environmental Engineering
  • DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 27128
  • Maximum participants40 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0124 Written and oral assignments 7.5 c
Grading: UG		7.5 c

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

BSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or equivalent. BOM270 Water recourses and hydraulics, BOM345 Water engineering and the environment, ACE185 Hydrology and stormwater, ACE090 Sustainable urban water engineering, BOM075 Drinking water engineering and ACE040 Advanced wastewater engineering or equivalent. Programming experience is recommended.

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of problem solving and modeling in the field of water systems.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  1. Understand the hydraulic, hydrodynamic and pollutant transport processes in natural and constructed water systems
  2. Distinguish between different models, considering both simple and advanced models
  3. Be able to select and use an appropriate model for a given analysis to assess the quantity and quality of water, including model calibration, validation and uncertainty
  4. Evaluate appropriate input values for the model parameters of the models considered, and to appreciate the sensitivity of the simulation results to the selected parameter values;

Content

The course exemplifies modeling within the urban water system. Within drinking water, surface water modeling and drinking water, within stormwater, runoff and pipeline networks, and for sewage treatment, sewage treatment processes.

Organisation

The course is laid out in modules that include literature seminars, lectures and computer exercises. At the literature seminars, scientific literature that connects to the modules is discussed. The lectures give you a foundation for computer exercises. The exercises are carried out to illustrate how different models can be used to model parts of the water system.

Examination including compulsory elements

Computer exercises (P/F) with mandatory attendance and assignments. Mandatory attendance at the literature seminars (P/F).

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.