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101-0259-00L 3 Credits MSC , NDS D-BAUG

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River Revitalization

Revitalisierung von Fliessgewässern

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Volker Weitbrecht, Mario Koksch, Dr. Martin Detert, Dr. Christine Weber

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Abstract

Channel formation of alluvial rivers (regime width, planforms) is presented. Fluvial hydraulics and sediment transport theory are summarized. Principles of environmentally friendly hydraulic engineering are derived from river morphology. Special attention is given to the application to flood protection and river revitalization projects.

Objective

The main processes of alluvial river channel formation are presented. Fluvial hydraulics and sediment transport theories are summarized. From these elements basic principles of environmentally friendly hydraulic engineering are derived.

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General Information

Language: German
Levels: MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Hausübung (80% der Endnote): Morphologische Untersuchungen an einem selbstgewählten Flussabschnitt in Kleingruppen, inkl. Dokumentation der Arbeit (max. 12-seitiger Kurzbericht).Gruppenarbeit mit Anwesenheitspflicht (20% der Endnote): Massnahmenplanung an einem zu revitalisierenden Flusslauf, inkl. Präsentation der Resultate.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Revitalisierung von Fliessgewässern	Thu 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 7)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Civil Engineering Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2020)
  - Major Courses
    - Major in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management
Environmental Engineering Master
- Majors
  - Major River and Hydraulic Engineering
    - Compulsory Moudules
      - River Systems
- Elective Modules (For all majors.)
  - EM: River Systems (Elective Module for Majors "Environmental Technologies", "Resource Management", " Urban Water Management" and "Water Resources Management".)
MAS in Sustainable Water Resources (The Master of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Water Resources is a 12 month full time postgraduate diploma programme. The focus of the programme is on issues of sustainability and water resources in Latin America, with special attention given to the impacts of development and climate change on water resources. The programme combines multidisciplinary coursework with high level research. Sample research topics include: water quality, water quantity, water for agriculture, water for the environment, adaptation to climate change, and integrated water resource management. Language: English. Credit hours: 66 ECTS. For further information please visit: )
- Elective Courses (Electives: 6 credits has to be achieved.)