Environmental Fluid Mechanics

908-445/908-545, Fall 2004

4:45 - 6:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
Rowan Hall Room 304

Programs and References

Handouts, Links, Presentations

Instructor:     Dr. Joe Orlins
                    234 Rowan Hall
                    phone: (856) 256-5328
                    email: orlins@rowan.edu
TEXT:           No text required!
Supplement:    Water Resources Engineering, by David A. Chin
Supplement:    Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment, by Harold F. Hemond adn Elizabeth J. Fechner-Levy
Supplement:    Engineering Fluid Mechanics, by Crowe, Roberson & Elger

Office Hours:    Any time my door is open; or by appointment

Course Description:

The fundamental theme of the course is the engineering study of fluid flow in the environment. Advanced topics in water resources engineering are explored, with content varying based upon instructor and student interests. Past topics have included open channel flow, hydrology, fish passage at hydraulic structures, sediment transport, mixing in natural water bodies, and water quality modeling. The course includes appropriate laboratory and/or field experiments and computer applications. The course audience is primarily 4th year engineering and graduate students with knowledge of fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, chemistry, and water resources engineering.

Grading:

Professional Conduct        50 points
Homework                       250 points
Design Projects                250 points
Field Research Project   250 ponts
Final Exam                       300 points
TOTAL - 1000 points (maximum)

Explanation of Grading System:

Homework (25%): Puzzle and problem-solving skills are the hallmark of a successful engineer. You will be expected to complete assignments before the next class period. You may work on the home problems with your colleagues, but the work you turn in must be your own. You will be expected to follow the College of Engineering Homework Format guidelines for all work done for this course; neatness and clarity are essential to conveying technical information to others. Credit may be reduced for unprofessional work. Solutions to home puzzles and problems will be posted on the course web page after the assignment is due.

Design Projects (25%): There will be a number of design projects throughout the semester. These projects will be presented in the form of a letter from a client to an engineering company. You will be expected to develop a design solution to the client’s problem, and then respond to the client with a letter report.

Late assignments will not be accepted without prior arrangement with the instructor.

Field Research Project (25%): You will work with a partner to monitor water quality parameters at a field site near the University campus. Measurements must be made weekly, with detailed records kept. You will observe and (and note) temporal trends in water quality, and will discuss these with the class. You will make a presentation (and provide a written report) at the end of the semester.

Final Exam (30%): The final exam will allow you to integrate and synthesize the material covered in this class.   It will be cumulative. It will be an individual exam.

Professional Conduct (5%): You will be graded on your professionalism in this course. Many people including your fellow employees, community and family rely on your professional decisions and actions. Your work should place a high value on professional presentation. In addition, engineers are expected to consider the ethical and environmental consequences of their actions. The practice of professionalism will be divided into the three areas of presentation, attendance, and ethics. These items are explained in greater detail in the course syllabus.

Graduate Credit: To receive graduate credit for this course, one or more additional design projects or a research report must be completed, along with a presentation to the class.

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