CE 5366 Water Resources Management

Catalog Description

5366. Water Resources Management (3:3:0). Models and other technical elements of water resources systems in context of the political, social, and other environments in which they exist.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

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Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Construct solution tools in Python, R and/or Excel+VBA for small-scale linear and non-linear programming problems.

Locate and use solution tools for large-scale linear and non-linear programming problems.

Formulate integrated simulation and optimization models for improved decision making and analysis in water resources management.

Quantify risks and uncertainties in planning, design, and management objective(s) in water resources systems.

Evaluate alternatives in water resources management with respect to economic, environmental, ecological, regulatory, and social aspects.

Describe the large scale complex interactions between engineered infrastructure and natural systems and the issues associated with holistic decision-making.

The following are expected:
1. Completed an introductory course with some programming (ENGR 1330).
2. Graduate Student in Engineering or related field.