Water Resources Management

Undergraduate

Introduction to the management of water resources from an environmental engineering point of view. Review of basics of fluid dynamics related to the fields of closed conduit flow and open channels; hydrological concepts related to natural water bodies (including subterranean sources); analysis of the ecological aspects of water resources which include environmental monitoring such as water quality control, detection of pollutants and detection of microorganisms; and discussions of problematics associated to water management planning, wastewater management and global water stress. Course Format: Lecture, 3 hours per week Restrictions: open to BEng majors only with a minimum 16 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): IENG 3P01, IENG 3P02