Course title
H09370003
River Engineering

 MIYAMOTO Hitoshi
Course description
In this lecture, we cover the following topics outlined in the class schedule, which are essential for river management. This lecture is an in-person lecture with Zoom meeting recordings available. Through the lectures, students will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of river engineering, as well as the hydraulic, geomorphological, biogeochemical, and ecological characteristics of rivers.
Purpose of class
(1) To understand the basic concept of river engineering
(2) To understand rivers' hydraulic, geomorphological, biogeochemical, and ecological characteristics
(3) To understand the state-of-the-art research on river management under the global climate change and its adaptation
Goals and objectives
  1. To understand the basic concept of river engineering
  2. To understand the rivers' hydraulic, geomorphological, biogeochemical, and ecological characteristics
  3. To understand the state-of-the-art research on river management under global climate change and its adaptation
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid-term Examinaiton Final Examination Total.
1. 15% 15% 30%
2. 15% 30% 45%
3. 0% 25% 25%
Total. 30% 70% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation method: The total score is 100%, comprising the final examination (70%) and the mid-term examination (30%). Criteria: S (90% and above for excellent students), A (80-89%), B (70-79%), C (60-69%), and D (59% and below to fail). Proviso: We exclude students with a low attendance percentage (80% and below) from evaluation.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction, Lecture Guidance

(1) Explanation of the syllabus, contents, evaluation methods, office hours, etc
(2) Significance of learning River Engineering
(3) River flooding: flood inundation simulations in Japanese rivers 		Read the syllabus to understand the lecture contents (Lecture Guidance) (preparation). 10minutes
Read this week’s topics in the textbook/handout (preparation). 180minutes
2. River Hydraulics

(1) Basic knowledge of hydraulics in rivers
(2) Basic equations for mass and momentum transport in rivers 		Read this week’s topics in the textbook/handout (preparation). 180minutes
3. Mid-term Examination and Its Explanation Review the course’s contents (review). 300minutes
4. River Geomorphology and Sediment Transport

(1) Characteristics and Problems of the sediment and suspended solids in rivers
(2) Characteristics of the sediment transport and fluvial geomorphology
(3) Management of sediment transport in dams and reservoirs 		Read this week’s topics in the textbook/handout (preparation). 180minutes
5. Water Quality Dynamics and Stream Ecosystems

(1) Problems with the water quality and riverine ecosystems in river basins
(2) Basic knowledge of the water quality and riverine ecosystems 		Read this week’s topics in the textbook/handout (preparation). 180minutes
6. River Vegetation Management

(1) Riparian vegetation overgrowth in rivers 		Read this week’s topics in the textbook/handout (preparation). 180minutes
7. Final Examination and Its Explanation Review the course’s contents (review). 360minutes
Total. - - 1570minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
The lecture provides handouts for the topics covered in class.
Prerequisites
The students expect to acquire the following knowledge: fluid mechanics and engineering hydraulics, as covered in the following lectures at SIT: Introduction to Hydraulics (Grade 2, First Semester) and Hydraulics (Grade 2, Second Semester).
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Office Hours: on the lecture day, after the class from 18:40 to 19:00, in the lecture room.
  • Contact Method: The Email address is provided in the guidance (at the first lecture). Please note that an appointment with the lecturer is strongly recommended via email.
  • Additional contents or related documents in this lecture will be uploaded to the Lecture’s Folder of the SIT ScombZ.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
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