Reference Guide of Water Resource Engineering
Reference Guide of Water Resource Engineering
Reference Guide of Water Resource Engineering
Instructor:Dr. I. Ahmed
Section # and CRN: P01,
CRN:23982
Office Location:WILS110F
Office Phone:936-261-1659
Email Address:
ifahmed@pvamu.edu
Office Hours: MW 10-12,
2-3:30, R 11-12, 1-2
(or by appointment)
Mode of Instruction: Face to Face
Class Days & Times: MWF 9:00 – 9:50pm; SR Collins 205 (Lecture will begin on time)
Recommended Reading: 1. Chin (2000). Water Resources Engineering, Prentice Hall, NY.
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2. Linsley & Franzini (1992). Water Resources Engineering, 4 Ed.,
McGraw-Hill, NY.
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ABET Criterion 3. Student Outcomes
1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of
engineering, science, and mathematics
2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of
public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed
judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and
societal contexts
5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative
and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Grading Matrix
Instrument Value (points or percentages) Total(%)
Assignments (homework) Up to 10-12 assignments possible 25%
Tests (includes Mid Term) 3 tests @ 15% each 45%
Term Project Comprehensive project (individual) 15%
Final Exam Not Comprehensive (On Selective Topics) 15%
Total: 100%
Grade Determination:
A = 90 – 100%;
B = 80 – 90%;
C = 70 – 79%;
D = 60 – 69%;
F = 0 – 59%
Topics
1. Hydrology
2. Statistical Analysis of Hydrologic Data
3. Open Channel Flow
4. Sediment Transport
5. Pipelines (special topics)
6. Pumps (special topics)
7. Groundwater Hydraulics
8. Flood Mitigation/Control and Design Issues (via Comprehensive Term Project)
Course Procedures
ATTENDANCE:
Leave without permission or undocumented excuse will count towards “absent.” Student will have 1 week
to show the proper excuse to be considered present during the missed lecture. Only 1 unofficial leave of
absence will be granted during the Semester for make-ups. No average scores will be offered for missed
assignments and exams
Submission of Assignments:
All homework should be submitted with a cover page provided by the instructor.
Excel spreadsheets with Formulae must be used as instructed.
Formatting Documents:
Microsoft Word is the standard word processing tool used at PVAMU. Please use “Times New Roman” style and
Font size no less than 12. Line spacing should be no more than 1.5. Equation Editor found in MS Word must be
used for formal technical reports. More details will be given in class.
Exam Policy (Closed Book, Closed Notes)
Exams should be taken as scheduled. No makeup examinations will be allowed except under documented
emergencies (See Student Handbook). Exams are Closed Book, Closed Notes.
There should not be any solved problems in the text books during the tests. Any violation will result in
immediate failure in the course for Cheating.
Additional Notes:
1. Cell phones must be turned off in the class. Please notify the instructor of any emergency calls you
might expect during the class period. Cell phones will be monitored during exams.
2. Laptop computers, tablets, i/smart phones are not to be used during lectures and labs.
3. All calculators will be reset before exam starts so no problem solutions show up. Instructor will
check before handing out the exams.
4. Grade will be computed on absolute scale, i.e., no curve. Final grade will be determined by total points
earned.
5. No make-up test/exam will be given in the course. If you miss a test/exam, you will receive zero credit for
that test/exam. If you have an excused absence, notify the instructor ahead of time.
6. Homework and project report (+ deliverables) are due on assigned date at the beginning of the
class a week from the date they are assigned. Late homework and report will not be accepted or
may be accepted with up to 50% points deducted
(Excel spreadsheets with Formulae and MS Word must be used as instructed)
Attempt ALL homework problems because random problems will be graded.
7. Attendance in the scheduled classes is a requirement for the course. Remaining absent for three or more
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classes may constitute sufficient reasons to receive a failing grade in the course. SEE ATTACHED
“UNIVERSITY CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY.”
8. Any form of cheating, plagiary, and/or academic dishonesty will result in an “F” grade in the course for the
individual(s) involved
9. If you fail to take the final exam, you will receive an automatic “F” grade in the course
10. Missing 3 lectures without justification or prior notification will result in a Letter Grade F in the
course; the student may continue to attend class but will receive an F at the end of the semester.
11. Misbehavior with the instructor in and outside the class room setting, vandalizing in the classroom
will lead to straight “F” in the course. No pre-cautionary notes will be offered. The student will have
the right to appeal per university policies.
Final Exam is not comprehensive. Term Project is comprehensive i.e., you will need to know most of the
semester materials (Hydrology and Hydraulics) to be able to complete the term project.
Important Dates
MLK Day January 15
Last day to withdraw without academic record February 1
Last day to withdraw from classes with an automatic “W” April 26
Spring Break March 15
Disability Statement:
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need an academic adjustment in this class, are
encouraged to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities Services at (936) 261-3581/3582 as
soon as possible to better ensure receipt of timely adjustments. Once you receive a letter from the
Office for Disability Services, kindly make an appointment with me to discuss appropriate academic
adjustments for this class.
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16 WEEK CALENDAR
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Reading Assignment: p. 152-157; p. 404-423
Homework 11
Week Fourteen: Groundwater: Aquifers, Darcy’s Law, Permeability; Steady flow to wells
Chapter (s): 4
Reading Assignment: p. 82-87; p. 87-92
Homework 12
Week Fifteen Reviews (Pipelines, Pumps, and Groundwater)
Chapter (s): 4, 6, 10
Week Sixteen
Final Exam (Selected Chapters To Be Decided)
The Center for the Oversight and Management of Personalized Academic Student Success (COMPASS)
The Center for the Oversight and Management of Personalized Academic Student Success (COMPASS) is
designed to help Prairie View students in their second year and beyond navigate towards graduation by
providing the following services: Academic Advisement, Targeted Tutorials for Personalized Learning, Campus-
Wide Referrals, and Academic & Social Workshops. Location: J.B. Coleman Library Rm. 306. Phone: 936-261-
1040
Writing Center
The Writing Center provides student consultants on all aspects of the writing process and a variety of writing
assignments. Writing Center consultations assist students in such areas as prewriting, brainstorming, audience
awareness, organization, research, and citation. Students taking on-line courses or courses at the Northwest
Houston Center or College of Nursing may consult remotely or by email. Location: Hilliard Hall Rm. 121. Phone:
936-261-3724.
Testing
The Department of Testing administers College Board CLEP examinations, the HESI A2 for pre-nursing majors,
LSAT for law school applicants and MPRE for second-year law students, the Experiential Learning Portfolio option,
the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment, which determines college readiness in the state, and exam
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proctoring, among other service such as SAT and ACT for high school students. Location: Delco Rm. 141. Phone:
936-261-4286
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to the college environment and continued persistence to graduation. The Office coordinates and certifies benefits
for both the G.I. Bill and the Texas Hazlewood Act. Location: Evans Hall Rm. 323. Phone: 936-261-3563
Career Services
Career Services supports students through professional development, career readiness, and placement and
employment assistance. The Office provides one-on-one career coaching, interview preparation, resume and letter
writing, and career exploration workshops and seminars. Services are provided for students at the Northwest
Houston Center and College of Nursing in the Medical Center twice a month or on a requested basis. Distance
Learning students are encouraged to visit the Career Services website for information regarding services provided.
Location: Evans Hall Rm. 217. Phone: 936-261-3570
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The university respects the rights of instructors to teach and students to learn. Maintenance of these rights
requires campus conditions that do not impede their exercise. Campus behavior that interferes with either (1) the
instructor’s ability to conduct the class, (2) the inability of other students to profit from the instructional program, or
(3) campus behavior that interferes with the rights of others will not be tolerated. An individual engaging in such
disruptive behavior may be subject to disciplinary action. Such incidents will be adjudicated by the Dean of
Students under nonacademic procedures.
Title IX Statement
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is committed to supporting students and complying with the Texas A&M
University System non-discrimination policy. It seeks to establish an environment that is free of bias, discrimination,
and harassment. If you experience an incident of sex- or gender-based discrimination, including sexual
harassment, sexual assault or attempted sexual assault, we encourage you to report it. While you may talk to a
faculty member about an incident of misconduct, the faculty member must report the basic facts of your experience
to Ms. Alexia Taylor, PVAMU’s Title IX Coordinator. If you would like to speak with someone who may be able to
afford you privacy or confidentiality, there are individuals who can meet with you. The Title IX Coordinator is
designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and can assist you with understanding your
options and connect you with on- and off-campus resources. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached by phone at
936-261-2123 or in Suite 013 in the A.I. Thomas Administration Building.
Excessive absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused, may result in a student’s course grade being reduced or
in assignment of a grade of “F”. Absences are accumulated beginning with the first day of class during regular
semesters and summer terms. Each faculty member will include the University’s attendance policy in each course
syllabus.
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word (or a program convertible to Word)
Proficiency in the Acrobat PDF Reader
Basic knowledge of Windows or Mac O.S.
Technical Support:
Students should go to https://mypassword.pvamu.edu/ if they have password issues. The page will provide
instructions for resetting passwords and contact information if login issues persist. For other technical questions
regarding eCourses, call the Office of Distance Learning at 936-261-3283
Discussion Requirement:
Online courses often require minimal to no face-to-face meetings. However, conversations about the readings,
lectures, materials, and other aspects of the course can take place in a seminar fashion. This will be
accomplished by the use of the discussion board. The exact use of discussion will be determined by the
instructor.
It is strongly suggested that students type their discussion postings in a word processing application and
save it to their PC or a removable drive before posting to the discussion board. This is important for two
reasons: 1) If for some reason your discussion responses are lost in your online course, you will have another
copy; 2) Grammatical errors can be greatly minimized by the use of the spell-and-grammar check functions in
word processing applications. Once the post(s) have been typed and corrected in the word processing
application, it/they should be copied and pasted to the discussion board.
College of Engineering Textbook Policy – Students MUST acquire the required textbook that is listed on the
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course syllabus for this course. The textbook must be acquired by the 10 class day. Students are not allowed to
share textbooks with students who are currently registered in the same class. Failure to acquire (or show proof of
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purchase) the required textbook by the 10 class day will result in the student being administratively dropped from
the course. The University will assess financial obligations for the course to the student as with any other dropped
class according to the fee schedule as well as your financial aid may be affected.
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If you are not financially able to purchase a required textbook for an engineering course prior to the 10 class day,
you may apply to the College of Engineering Textbook Fund for a textbook voucher. The voucher can only be used
at the Campus Bookstore. This voucher is a loan and must be paid back to the College of Engineering prior to the
start of pre-registration for the coming semester. If the loan is not repaid, a hold will be placed on your account.
Additional information and application materials can be obtained from the Assistant Dean’s Office (SR Collins,
Room 349) and obtained online at the College of Engineering website under student resources.
This policy is only for students who have declared a major (Engineering, Computer Science, and/or Technology) in
the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering.
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Mapping of Program Educational Objectives onto Student Outcomes
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Mapping of CE Courses and Student Outcomes [Beginning Fall 2019] Updated Fall 2021
I – means the described outcome is introduced (not measured) but could be monitored.
√ - means that the skills described in the program outcome are covered and measured in the
course.
R – means the described outcome is reinforce in the course (not measured) but could be
monitored.
Additionally, evidence are to collected to satisfy CE Program Criteria covering basic
concepts in Management (CVEG 3302, 4302, 4200, 4201, 4304), Business (CVEG 4304,
4200, 4201), Public Policy (CVEG 2304, 4200, 4201), Professional Ethics (CVEG 1102,
2304, 3102), Leadership (CVEG 4200, 4201), Consideration of Sustainability (CVEG 4301,
4302, 4303), Importance of Professional Licensure (CVEG 3102, 4200, 4201).
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS 77446 Civil
Engineering
Dr. I. Ahmed
SPRING 2024
NAME______________________________
PROBLEM #s ____________________________________________
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