CEG8525 : Hydrosystems Processes and Data Analysis
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Caspar Hewett
- Lecturer: Professor Hayley Fowler, Dr Stephen Blenkinsop, Dr Vassilis Glenis, Dr Greg O'Donnell, Dr David Milledge
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
Introduction
This 20-credit module is a wide ranging introduction all aspects of hydrosystems. The module covers the hydrological cycle, the groundwater regime and the river regime. Fundamental processes, how processes are measured with instrumentation, and how data is analysed and quantified are introduced. The methods introduced underpin the whole MSc. The module integrates with CEG8501: Quantitative Methods in Engineering to build a skillset for modelling and water management.
Outline Of Syllabus
Hydrosystems
• River Basin Management, Catchments Overview and case studies
• Rainfall and Evaporation
• Soil Water
• Rivers and Flow
• Runoff and Metrics
• Sediment and Water Quality
• Flow gauging
Groundwater
• Definitions, Darcy’s Law, Aquifer Characteristics
• Groundwater / surface water interaction
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
• Fluid properties, Basic principles of fluid flow, Ideal Fluid Approximation
• Hydrostatics
• The Fundamental Equations: Conservation of Mass, Energy and Momentum
• Flow Measurement
• Fluids Practical
• Properties of Fluids and Behaviour of Real Liquids
• Steady Flow in Pipes
• Uniform Channel Flow and Channel Design
• Rapidly Varied Flow
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 1 x coursework (50%) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam (Numbas) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 29 | 1:00 | 29:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 36:00 | 36:00 | Background reading and additional information |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Computer practical (size matters) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 7:00 | 7:00 | Lab-based experiments in Novak Lab and Multi-function lab |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Data manipulation (Informatics skills) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 | Flow Gauging, Ouseburn River |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Field trip (NGIF) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Computer based (NUMBAS) hydraulics practicals |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | Computer based (NUMBAS) fluid mechanics practicals |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 36:00 | 36:00 | Practice Questions for Consolidation of learning: Hydrosystems, Groundwater, Fluids and Hydraulics |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Coursework drop in sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Reading lecture notes and watching recorded videos |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CEG8501 | Quantitative Methods for Engineering |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
•The rationale for the teaching methods employed on this module is to engage the student, to provide a solid grounding at the outset of their MSc programme, and to place in context ALL of the subsequent modules.
•Therefore, an appropriate mix of lectures, videos, interactive workshops, experimental work using state of the art equipment and facilities.
•Practicals will develop experimental and data analysis skills.
•An in-depth case study will be developed.
•Workshops will enable students to acquire, distil and report on a range of spatial and temporal data sets. Students will work in groups to aid the data synthesis and reporting process.
•These methods provide the student with an integrated programme of theory (videos, lectures and tutorials) and practical hands-on application (workshops and experimental work)
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 50 | NUMBAs exam, Primarily covering numerical aspects of the taught material to test ability to apply equations related to groundwater, fluid mechanics and hydraulics. (M1, M2, M3, M17) |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 50 | Incorporating flow gauging, metrics, catchment management plan for case study. (M1, M2, M3, M4, M6, M9, M12, M13, M17) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Practice questions for fluid mechanics and hydraulics introduced in practicals. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework, examination and formative online tests will assess the individual students understanding of fundamental theoretical concepts, the student’s individual understanding in depth of the course material and concepts, as well report writing.
The examination will assess AHEP4 codes: M1, M2, M3, M17
The coursework report will assess AHEP4 codes: M1, M2, M3, M4, M6, M9, M12, M13, M17
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8525's Timetable