Hydraulic structures and hydropower Field of study: Aquamatics - Interdisciplinary Management of Water Environments
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024

Module name: Hydraulic structures and hydropower
Module code: AQ_012
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course aim - to understand purpose of different hydraulic structures and their sustainable applications. To evaluate hydropower resources, possibilities of their use, using software to prepare feasibility studies, technical projects for practical use of hydropower. To provide knowledge about hydraulic structures and hydropower, its importance, development problems, integration into the environment and perspectives, research and develop skills in the design, management, and use of computer programs.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
To get acquainted with subject resources, literature, research and trends. [01]
 AQ2_W01 [3/5] AQ2_W03 [4/5] AQ2_W04 [5/5]
Master the significance of hydraulic structures in anthropological and natural environment [02]
 AQ2_U01 [3/5] AQ2_U02 [4/5] AQ2_U03 [4/5]
To master the basics of HS and HP theory, will be able to use calculation methods in practice [03]
 AQ2_U02 [4/5] AQ2_U06 [3/5] AQ2_W07 [5/5]
Gain knowledge about non-traditional HSs and HPs, their construction and purpose. [04]
 AQ2_W02 [3/5] AQ2_W07 [4/5]
Able to use hydropower calculation methods practically, software required for technical projects and feasibility studies [05]
 AQ2_K01 [4/5] AQ2_K02 [4/5] AQ2_U07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam 01 04
seminar [02] 15 Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work 05
laboratory classes [03] 15 Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work 02 03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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