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CIVL 2210 - Drainage & Geology

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

This course introduces the student to the study of basic fluid mechanics which includes the geology of streams, watersheds, flood plains, backwaters and drainage and their influence on design of drainage systems.

Contact Hours: 4

South Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will identify storm drain elements.

Objectives:

  1. Read a hydraulics elements chart
  2. Understand open channel flow
  3. Utilize Manning & continuity equations
  4. Measure Normal, critical, sub-critical & supercritical flow
  5. Understand Hydraulic jump

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will determine pipe flow rates.

Objectives:

  1. Rational method
  2. Pipe selection & grade
  3. Hydraulic gradient

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will describe the geology of streams.

Objectives:

  1. Hydrologic cycle
  2. Rainfall probability
  3. Frequency
  4. Duration
  5. Intensity
  6. Time of concentration
  7. Hydrographs

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will identify various culvert designs.

Objectives:

  1. Inlet & outlet control
  2. Backwater curves
  3. Weirs & level control dam structures

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course students will identify the effects of state laws on drainage methods including wetlands consideration.

Objectives:

  1. Soil erosion & sedimentation control
  2. Wetlands
  3. Soils & soil boring logs
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Introduction
  2. Pipe Flow
  3. Manning continuity equations
  4. Hydraulics elements chart
    1. Open Channel Flow
      1. Manning & continuity equations
      2. Normal, critical, sub-critical & supercritical flow
      3. Hydraulic jump
  5. Hydrology
    1. Hydrologic cycle
    2. Rainfall probability
      1. Frequency
      2. Duration
      3. Intensity
    3. Time of concentration
    4. Hydrographs
  6. Storm Drain Design
  7. Rational method
    1. Rational method
    2. Pipe selection & grade
    3. Hydraulic gradient
  8. Mid-Semester Exam
  9. Storm Water Detention
  10. Legal aspects & Design methods
    1. Volume calculations
    2. Allowable discharge
    3. Outlet sizing (orifice equation)
  11. Culvert Design
    1. Inlet & outlet control
    2. Backwater curves
    3. Weirs & level control dam structures
  12. Slide presentation on dam construction
  13. Sanitary sewer design
  14. State Laws
    1. Soil erosion & sedimentation control
    2. Wetlands
    3. Soils & soil boring logs
  15. Example site development
    1. Course review
  16. Final Exam
Primary Faculty
Grant, Janice
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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