Land Reclamation Works
| Title | ΕΙΔΙΚΑ ΘΕΜΑΤΑ ΕΓΓΕΙΩΝ ΒΕΛΤΙΩΣΕΩΝ / Land Reclamation Works |
| Code | ΜΥΝ736 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000899 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600121133
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121133
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Small dams and small reservoirs. Classification of dams. Selection of dam type. Earth fill, Rock fill, RCC and Concrete dams. Foundation and construction. Hydraulic structures (diversion tunnel-intake-outlet tunnel-spillway-stilling basins).
2. Artificial groundwater recharge. Recharge wells. Infiltration basins.
3. Natural systems for wastewater treatment. Land treatment wastewater systems (Slow rate, overland flow and rapid infiltration). Wastewater stabilization ponds systems (aerotic, facultative, partial-mix aerated and controlled discharge). Aquatic plants treatment systems. Constructed wetlands for waste water treatment systems (subsurface horizontal flow beds, free water surface horizontal flow beds and intermittent flooding or vertical flow beds). Design and study of small wastewater plants.
4. Delimitation of streams.
5. Environmental impact assessment pre-study and study of reclamation works. Agro economical feasibility study.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Tutorial | ✓ | ||||
| Project | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
26-11-2016
