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1 Name of Course
2 Course Number
3 Semester and Year Offered
4 Credit Units
5 Contact Hours
6 Pre-requisites (if any)
7 Co-requisites (if any)
8 Course Description
9 Program Learning Outcomes
Civil Engineering Department
REF SEA-BSCE-CE413-2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
CE 413: HYDRAULICS
Hydraulics
CE 413
1st Semester, 4th Year
3 Units
54 hours
CE 322: Fluid Mechanics Lec
CE 322L: Fluid Mechanics Lab
CE413L
This course focuses on the knowledge and practice of hydraulic engineering. It deals with the
basic principles of hydraulics with their applications in civil engineering. In particular, it deals with
the translation and rotation of liquid masses, Bernoulli’s Theorem and Hydro-kinetics,
Measurement of fluid flows by orifices, tubes, and weirs, fluid flow in pipes, flow in open channels,
and hydrodynamics.
As a result of their educational experiences at the Civil Engineering Program, graduates
should be able to:
PLO 1: Solve civil engineering problems by applying relevant theorems and principles of
mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences, and allied courses.
PLO 2: Utilize civil engineering equipment and/or computer-based simulation and
computational software in the design of real world civil engineering systems.
PLO 3: Design and perform experiments to test relevant parameters of civil engineering
systems and establish significant conclusions based on the correct analysis and evaluation
of collected data.
PLO 4: Communicate in oral and in written form with sufficient content, proper structure,
and articulate delivery across a wide range of audience, venues, and media.
PLO 5: Apply acquired technical knowledge and skills in possible fields of employment
namely: Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering,
Transportation Engineering, and Construction Technology and Management
PLO 6: Design civil engineering systems, or processes based on established policies,
guidelines, laws, and standards.
PLO 7: Incorporate the effects of current trends, and contemporary issues in the design
of civil engineering systems.
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PLO 8: Research and develop new civil engineering systems, or innovate from existing
civil technologies.
PLO 9: Contribute civil engineering solutions to problems in the community considering
social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
PLO 10: Pursue continuing professional development and competence in their chosen
field of specialization.
PLO 11: Collaborate with a team of individuals from a wide range of educational, cultural,
and technical backgrounds.
PLO 12: Exhibit professionalism, ethical behaviour, and Christian values in all inter-personal
and social dealings.
10 Course Learning Outcomes As a result of their educational experiences in the subject CE 413, graduates should be able to:
CLO 1: Describe and explain the behavior of liquid masses when subjected to translation and
rotation.
CLO 2: Derive and apply the Bernoulli’s energy theorem in the field of civil engineering like
water supply, wells, and low measurements like Venturi meters and Pitot tubes.
CLO 3: Analyze and solve problems of orifices, tubes and weirs for flow measurements
including the effects of head losses.
CLO 4: Explain the fluid flow in pipes, loss of head formulas, pipes in series, pipes in parallel,
pipe networks, branching pipes connecting three reservoirs, hydraulic and energy gradients.
CLO 5: Explain the principles behind the flow in open channels and solve related and
practical problems like alternate stages of flow, hydraulic jump, critical depth of flow, and
various cross sections.
CLO 6: Derive and apply the principles of most efficient sections in open channels.
CLO 7: Solve problems about hydrodynamics like the force exerted by jets, work done on
moving vanes, and force exerted on closed channels.
CLO 8: Apply the principles of hydraulics in the civil engineering branches namely irrigation,
water supply, sewerage, sanitary engineering, ports, and harbors.

11. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with the SLU Graduate Attributes

SLU Graduate Attributes Course Learning Outcomes

Christian Spirited
Socially Involved
Professionally Competent CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, CLO 7, CLO 8
Creative and Critical Thinker CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, CLO 7, CLO 8
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12. Course Learning Outcomes vs Program Learning Outcomes Mapping Table

Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO 1: Describe and explain the behavior of liquid
masses when subjected to translation and rotation.
CLO 2: Derive and apply the Bernoulli’s energy
theorem in the field of civil engineering like water
supply, wells, and low measurements like venturi
meters and pitot tubes.
CLO 3: Analyze and solve problems of orifices, tubes
and weirs for flow measurements including the
effects of head losses.
CLO 4: Explain the fluid flow in pipes, loss of head
formulas, pipes in series, pipes in parallel, pipe
networks, branching pipes connecting three
reservoirs, hydraulic and energy gradients.
CLO 5: Explain the principles behind the flow in
open channels and solve related and practical
problems like alternate stages of flow, hydraulic
jump, critical depth of flow, and various cross
sections.
CLO 6: Derive and apply the principles of most
efficient sections in open channels.
CLO 7: Solve problems about hydrodynamics like
the force exerted by jets, work done on moving
vanes, and force exerted on closed channels.
CLO 8: Apply the principles of hydraulics in the civil
engineering branches namely irrigation, water
supply, sewerage, sanitary engineering, ports, and
harbors.

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13. Course Learning Plan

PERFORMANCE
TIME LEARNING
TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC ACTIVITIES/ STRATEGIES INDICATORS/
ALLOTMENT RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
PRELIM
Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
TLO 1: Describe and explain the
Translation and Lecture Recitation Handouts
behavior of liquid masses when 3
rotation of Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
subjected to translation and hours
liquid mass Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
rotation.
Recitation Exam Resources
TLO 2: Derive and apply the
Fundamentals Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
Bernoulli’s energy theorem in the
of fluid and Lecture Recitation Handouts
field of civil engineering like 9
Bernoulli’s Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
water supply, wells, and low Hours
energy Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
measurements like Venturi
theorem Recitation Exam Resources
meters and Pitot tubes.
Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
TLO 3: Analyze and solve
Lecture Recitation Handouts
problems of orifices and tubes Orifices and 6
Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
for flow measurements including tubes Hours
Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
the effects of head losses.
Recitation Exam Resources
MIDTERMS
Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
Lecture Recitation Handouts
TLO 4: Explain and use the weir 3
Weirs Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
formulas for flow measurement. Hours
Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
Recitation Exam Resources
TLO 5: Explain the fluid flow in
Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
pipes, loss of head formulas,
Lecture Recitation Handouts
pipes in series, pipes in parallel, 6
Pipes Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
pipe networks, branching pipes Hours
Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
connecting three reservoirs,
Recitation Exam Resources
hydraulic and energy gradients.

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TLO 6: Explain the principles

behind the flow in open Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
channels and solve related and Lecture Recitation Handouts
3
practical problems like alternate Open Channels Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
Hours
stages of flow, hydraulic jump, Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
critical depth of flow, and Recitation Exam Resources
various cross sections
Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
Most Efficient
TLO 7: Derive and apply the Lecture Recitation Handouts
Sections in 6
principles of most efficient Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
Open Hours
sections in open channels. Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
channels
Recitation Exam Resources
FINALS
TLO 8: Solve problems about Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
hydrodynamics like the force Lecture Recitation Handouts
9
exerted by jets, work done on Hydrodynamics Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
Hours
moving vanes, and force Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
exerted on closed channels. Recitation Exam Resources
TLO 9: Apply the principles of Multimedia Presentation Seat work Reference Books
hydraulics in the civil engineering Lecture Recitation Handouts
9
branches namely irrigation, Hydrodynamics Board Work Assignment Lecture Slides
Hours
water supply, sewerage, sanitary Seatwork Quiz Multimedia
engineering, ports, and harbors. Recitation Exam Resources

14. Final Course Requirement

Upon completion of the course CE 413 (Hydraulics) the student should be able to describe and explain the behavior of liquid masses
when subjected to translation and rotation; derive and apply the Bernoulli’s energy theorem in the field of civil engineering like water
supply, wells, and low measurements like Venturi meters, Pitot tubes, orifices, tubes and weirs for flow measurements including the
effects of head losses. The student should be able to explain the fluid flow in pipes, loss of head formulas, pipes in series and parallel,
pipe networks, branching pipes connecting three reservoirs, hydraulic and energy gradients. He should be able to explain the
principles behind the flow in open channels and hydrodynamics like the force exerted by jets, work done on moving vanes, and force
exerted on closed channels and apply the principles of hydraulics in the civil engineering branches.

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15. Assessment and Grading System

Assessment Methods Preliminary Period Midterm Period Final Period

CLASS STANDING:
60% 50% 30%
Assignments, Seatwork, Quiz
Major Exam 40% 50% 70%
Total 100% 100% 100%
FG = (Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade)/3

16. Course References

A. Main Reference/s
1. Giles, R. V. Schaum's outlines fluid mechanics and hydraulics. Fourth edition.
2. Wynn, Peter. Hydraulics for civil engineering.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Engr. Emerson O. Gapuz Engr. Renato D. Tandoc Dr. Cynthia L. Posadas

Faculty Department Head Dean
Civil Engineering Department Civil Engineering Department School of Engineering and Architecture

Revised and Updated: Date: August 2017