| Fall 2020 |
Subject |
Items assessed |
Improvement needed |
Improvement actions |
Outcome 1
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
Unsteady flow |
A. Calculate Lagrange celerities
(D.A. = 3.4) |
More emphasis on the concept of
the two Lagrange celerities and how to calculate them |
Spend more time on how to
calculate the Lagrange celerities |
B. Determine the type of flood wave (kinematic, diffusion, dynamic)
(D.A. = 3.7) |
More emphasis on the types
of flood waves |
Spend more time on the
types of flood waves, their differences, and applicability |
Outcome 7
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
Uniform flow |
A. Calculate channel discharge using the Manning equation, with the aid of an online calculator
(D.A. = 4.3) |
Still some difficulty
about how to calculate the Manning equation |
Drill the concept of Manning equation |
B. Calculate flood discharge using the USGS slope-area method, with the aid of an online calculator
(D.A. = 4.0). |
Still some difficulty
about how to calculate the slope-area method |
Drill the concept of slope-area method |
Outcome 8
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and at least one additional area of basic science.
|
Gradually varied flow |
A. Calculate an M1 water-surface profile using an online calculator
(D.A. = 4.3) |
Some difficulty
about how to calculate water surface profiles |
Make more extensive use
of the applicable online calculator |
B. Assess the type of prevailing water-surface profile in a given flow situation; then, use an online tool to calculate the profile
(D.A. = 3.7) |
Still some difficulty
on identifying the type of applicable water-surface profile |
Add another example to the set of
homework problems |
Outcome 12
An ability to design a system, component, or process in at least two civil engineering contexts. |
Rapidly varied flow |
A. Design a WES (Waterwaters Experiment Station) high-overflow spillway
(D.A. = 5.0) |
All students are able to grasp the design
concept involved in a WES spillway |
Develop an online program to calculate
the WES spillway and train the students to use this tool |
B. Calculate the sequent depth of a hydraulic jump using an online calculator
(D.A. = 4.3) |
More emphasis on the hydraulic
jump and the calculation of sequent depth |
More training in using the online calculator |
