Urban Hydraulics

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Program Overview

Within the Department of Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of Souk-Ahras University, the Master's in Urban Hydraulics is a postgraduate program lasting two years (four semesters). This course aims to train specialists in the design, management, and optimization of hydraulic systems in urban environments. It combines advanced theoretical lessons with practical applications, covering key topics such as potable water supply, sanitation, stormwater management, and the resilience of infrastructure to current environmental and climatic challenges.

The program is designed to equip students with the scientific, technical, and professional skills necessary to:

SKILLS

  1. Design, dimension, and operate potable water supply, sanitation, and urban drainage systems, taking into account applicable technical standards and regulations.
  2. Analyze and model flow in urban environments using advanced digital tools (1D/2D hydraulic modeling, GIS, simulation software).
  3. Manage water resources sustainably in urban areas, addressing issues related to climate change, increasing urbanization, and resource scarcity.
  4. Develop and oversee urban hydraulic projects, from feasibility studies to implementation and operational monitoring.
  5. Apply an integrated approach to stormwater and wastewater management, in line with sustainable development, environmental protection, and urban resilience principles.
  6. Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (local authorities, engineering firms, water agencies, public works companies) in a multidisciplinary framework.
  7. Prepare students for doctoral studies in hydraulics, water sciences, and urban engineering for those interested in research.


Teaching Language : English

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

Semester 1 & 2:

  • Digital Hydraulics
  • Open channel and pressurized flow
  • Urban Hydrology modeling and simulation
  • GIS applied to water
  • Water treatment and desalination
  • Environment and climate change
  • Hydraulic structures
  • Hydraulic machines and pumping stations
  • Measurement and instrumentation techniques

Semester 3:

  • Distribution and collection of urban water
  • Wastewater treatment and reuse
  • Recognition and drilling techniques
  • River channel management and solid transport
  • Flood and inundation prevention and protection
  • Standards and regulations
  • Supervised project

Semester 4:

  • Professional internship and final dissertation


Advanced Topics

  • Mastery of hydraulic modeling tools (EPANET, SWMM, HEC-RAS, etc.)
  • Analysis and design of stormwater, wastewater, and potable water management systems.
  • Use of GIS and environmental simulation tools.
  • Management of complex hydraulic projects and integrated approach to urban water risk management.
  • Technical communication, report writing, and interdisciplinary teamwork.


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