ABE 3212C: Land & Water Resources Engineering
Semester: Spring
Credits: 4
Catalog Description
Introduction to hydrology, flow through porous media, flood routing, grade control structures, erosion control, irrigation and drainage.
Corequisites/Prerequisites
Corequisites: MAP 2302 or EGM 3311 and EG classification.
Course Objectives
- Gain the fundamental knowledge of the various components of the hydrologic cycle.
- Use engineering principles to analyze and interpret rainfall-runoff data.
- Design vegetated and non-vegetated waterways.
- Utilize current computer and software to analyze runoff hydrographs and design appropriate outflow devices and retention ponds.
- Gain knowledge of the land and water resources field as it relates to societal issues both locally and globally.
ABET Accreditation
Contributions of Course to Meeting the Professional Component for ABET
This course contributes 4 credit hours toward meeting the minimum 48 credit hours of Engineering Topics in the basic-level curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
Relationship of Course to ABET Program Outcomes
From the list of (a) through (k) program outcomes listed below, this course addresses the following: (a), (b), (c), (e), (g), (h), (j) and (k).
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
- Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
- Function on multi-disciplinary teams
- Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
- Communicate effectively
- Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
- Recognize the need for, and engage in life long learning
- Understand contemporary engineering issues
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Instructor
Dr. Rafael Muñoz-Carpena
287 Frazier Rogers Hall
P.O. Box 110570
Gainesville, FL 32611-0570
(352) 392-1864 x287
(352) 392-4092 (fax)
carpena@ufl.edu
Use Sakai E-mail for Class Correspondence
Sakai Class website: lss.at.ufl.edu (click on Sakai)
Class Materials
Material/Supply Fees
$30.00
Required Textbook
- R.L. Huffman, D.D. Fangmeier, W.J. Elliot, S.R. Workman, G.O. Schwab. 2011. Soil and water conservation engineering. 6th Edition. ISBN: 1892769794. ASABE Publications: St. Joseph..
Recommended Reading
Class notes and material on Sakai.
Course Outline
| Week | Chapters | Topics |
| 1 | 1.1-1.10: Introduction | Soil erosion Drainage Irrigation Flood control Water resources & the environment Land use and crop production Future challenges |
| 2 | Ch. 1: Hydrologic Principles | |
| 3 | Ch. 3: Atmospheric Processes | Precipitation measurement Rainfall intensity duration and frequency Hydrologic frequency analysis Storm classification Rainfall analysis Evaporation from water surfaces Evapotranspiration Methods to predict evapotranspiration |
| 4 | Ch. 4-5: Infiltration, Evaporation, and Transpiration | Soil water - hydrostatics Soil hydrodynamics Infiltration Predicting infiltration |
| 5 | Ch. 5: Runoff | Introduction Rational method Soil Conservation Service method Hydrographs |
| Exam 1 | ||
| 6 | Ch. 7: Water Erosion and Control | Factors influencing water erosion Types of water erosion Predicting water erosion Water erosion control |
| 7 | Ch. 6: Open Channels and Control Structures | Introduction Channel capacity Cross section Velocity Water surface profile Function of water control structures |
| 8 | Ch. 9: Conservation Structures | Types of water control structures Temporary and permanent structures Functional requirements Design features |
| 9 | Ch. 8.18-8.31: Vegetated Systems | Introduction Vegetated waterways Vegetative filter strips |
| Exam 2 | ||
| 10 | Ch. 9.27-9.34: Headwater Flood Control | Economics Downstream versus upstream control Types of floods Methods of control Flood routing |
| 11 | Ch. 2 & 12: Water Quality and Wetlands | Water quality issues Biological contaminants Nutrients Inorganic contaminants Organic contaminants Physical contaminants Wetland definition Wetland classifications Wetland hydrology and soil |
| Final Project Due | ||
Attendance and Expectations
Attending class will be necessary to satisfactorily complete this course. It is very important to attend class and take good notes. Quizzes will be given randomly. Students must be in class promptly when it starts to take a quiz. A missed quiz will not be made up.
Grading
| Grading Scale | |||
| A | 90-100% | C | 70-76 |
| B+ | 87-89 | D+ | 67-69 |
| B | 80-86 | D | 60-66 |
| C+ | 77-79 | F | <60 |
| Grading Method | Percent |
| Quizzes/Newspaper | 10% |
| Problem Sets/Labs | 42% |
| Exams (2 equal weight) | 28% |
| Final Project | 14% |
| Portfolio | 6% |
| All work to be submitted via Sakai | |
Quizzes & Newspaper Articles
Quizzes will be given periodically unannounced or announced to test concepts presented in class. Find an article that relates to Land and Water Engineering/Hydrology in the newspaper each week. Summarize and explain how the article relates to Land and Water Engineering/Hydrology. Give your opinion on the article on how it relates to the profession. Maximum length is one page and the grade will depend on how well the instructions are followed, grammar, and spelling.
Problem Sets & Labs
These assignments will consist of problem sets from the text and other sources as well as lab reports on experiments performed. Problem sets will be assigned every one to two weeks. Think of these as mini-design projects. They count for nearly half your grade. Assignments will be penalized 10% for each business day late beyond the due date. Assignments turned in after the exam covering that material will not receive credit. You must turn in all assignments to achieve a passing grade in this course.
Labs & Field Trips
The class will meet for every lab session unless otherwise directed by the instructor. Lab times will consist of demonstrations, experiments, lectures, exams, and field trips. One to two field trips are being planned to demonstrate some of the concepts discussed in this class. The actual date of the field trip will be announced in class a week or two in advance.
Exams
Exams will be in class. Exam format (i.e., open book, closed book, etc) will be announced prior to the exam date. A missed exam may not be made up unless arrangements are made prior to the exam. One exam may consist of a project assignment instead of the in class exam format.
Final Project
The final project is intended to bring together several major concepts presented in the course such that an engineering design problem can be solved. The project will be graded on thoroughness, neatness, as well as applicability of the engineering calculations.
Portfolio
Each student will be required to maintain an electronic portfolio of all work completed. It would be beneficial but not necessary to include electronic notes. At the end of the semester, the portfolio will be submitted and graded on completeness and organization. The portfolio may be submitted in any electronic format such as CD, zip disk, or personal website.
Homework & Lab Reports
Presentation of assignments is extremely important! All homework and lab reports should be written in a professional manner with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Lab reports should be written according to the "Lab Report Rules" discussed at the first lab and posted on Sakai. Failure to do so will result in significant grade reduction.
All homework should be submitted as a single text document (i.e., Microsoft Word .doc or Adobe Acrobat .pdf file) that clearly answers each question and shows the work done to arrive at the answer. Any relevant graphs, tables, and equations that support your answer must be included (i.e., pasted) in this document and must be numbered, labeled, and captioned appropriately. If you do not sufficiently explain your work, you will only get partial credit—and no credit for a wrong answer. You may, and probably should, attach additional material (i.e., well-organized and labeled spreadsheets or other calculations) in addition to the required text report.
All assignments must be formatted so that they can be printed on standard 8.5" by 11" paper.
No make-up exams will be given except for valid medical reasons or unless prior arrangements have been made.
Academic Honesty
All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action. This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a UF student and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this course and all others.
Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. That office will provide the student with documentation that he/she must provide to the course instructor when requesting accommodation.
Use of Library, Personal References, PC Programs & Electronic Databases
These items are university property and should be utilized with other users in mind. Never remove, mark, modify nor deface resources that do not belong to you. If you're in the habit of underlining text, do it only on your personal copy. It is inconsiderate, costly to others, and dishonest to use common references otherwise.
Software Use
All faculty, staff and students of the University are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
UF Counseling Services
Resources are available on-campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals which interfere with their academic performance. These resources include:
- University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, personal and career counseling
- Student Mental Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171, personal counseling
- Center for Sexual Assault/Abuse Recovery and Education (CARE), Student Health Care Center, 392-1161, sexual assault counseling
- Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, 392-1601, career development assistance and counseling
This page was last updated on July 13, 2019.