3. Program Outcomes (POs)
PO-1 Engineering knowledge::Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering
specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2 Problem analysis::Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO-3 Design/development of solutions::Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components
or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO-4 Conduct investigations of complex problems::Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of
experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO-5 Modern tool usage::Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools
including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations
PO-6 The engineer and society::Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO-7 Environment and sustainability::Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO-8 Ethics::Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering
practice.
PO-9 Individual and team work::Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings.
PO-10 Communication::Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO-11 Project management and finance::Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering, management
principles and apply the same to ones own work, as a member or a leader in a team, manage projects efficiently in
respective disciplines and multidisciplinary environments after consideration of economic and financial factors.
PO-12 Life-long learning::Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long
4. Cohort Description
Skill Sets/
Proficiencies Required
Site Engineer Profile (Junior
Engineer, Graduate Engineer
Trainee, Executive Trainee)
Design Profile (Design Engineer, Graduate
Engineer Trainee, Executive Trainee)
Reading of drawings, maps and
models, BBS, Laboratory testing and
safety standards
Design of engineering structures
(pavements, railways, airports,
foundations, hydraulic structures,
Earth retaining structures,
water/wastewater treatment plant)
Proficiency in the relevant software
5. Course details
L:T:P 3 : 0 : 0 Credits: 3
Text Book
1. Bhatta B. Remote sensing and GIS. New Delhi: Oxford University Press; 2008.
2. M. Anji Reddy, Textbook of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information systems, BS
Publications, Hyderabad. 2011. ISBN : 817800-112-8 2
Reference Books
1. Thomas M. Lillesand, Ralph W. Kiefer, Jonathan W. Chipman Remote sensing and image
interpretation John Wiley & Sons, 2008 3.
2. John R. Jenson "Introducing Digital Image Processing" - Prentice Hall, New Jersey 1986.
3. Robert A. Schowengergt, "Techniques for Image Processing and Classification in Remote
Sensing"; 1984. ISBN 13: 9780126289800
6. OER
Unit 1:Sustainable Urban Water Systems | Coursera
Global Environmental Management | Coursera
Unit 2: Online Course on Urban Drainage and Sewerage |
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
(un-ihe.org)
Unit 3:Urban Utilities Planning : Water Supply,
Sanitation and Drainage - Course (nptel.ac.in)
Unit 4: Urban Utilities Planning : Water Supply,
Sanitation and Drainage - Course (nptel.ac.in)
Unit 5: Urban Drainage and Watermanagement - TU Delft
OCW
Unit 6: Urban Utilities Planning : Water Supply,
Sanitation and Drainage - Course (nptel.ac.in)
7. Exam/CA Pattern
CA Best two out of three CA : Assignment and Two
test
One test before MTE
One test after MTE
(MM:30 for each CA )
MTE: only MCQ to be done on OMR sheets (MM:40);
ETE: MCQ + Subjective (20+50 =MM:70)
Test Completely subjective, No MCQ.
8. The course contents
Unit 1: Introduction: urban drainage, effects of urban drainage, urban drainage and public health, history of urban drainage engineering
Urban drainage and water Quality: Types of system, piped or natural, water quality parameters, processes, receiving water impacts and water standards
Unit 2: Wastewater, Rainfall and Storm water: introduction, domestic, non-domestic, infiltration and inflow, Introduction to rainfall, measurement,
single events, multiple events, climate change
Drainage system components and layout: Introduction, building drainage, system components, design
Unit 3: Hydraulics and Hydraulic features: basic principles of hydraulics, pipe flow, part-full pipe flow, open-channel flow, flow controls, weirs, inverted
syphons, gully spacing
Sewers: Introduction of foul sewers, design of sewers, solids transport, introduction of storm sewers, design, contributing area, rational method, time-
area method, hydrograph method
9. The course contents
Unit 4: Combined sewers and combined sewer overflows (CSO): background, system flowa, the role of CSOs, control of
pollution, approaches to CSO design, effectiveness
Unit 5: Storage: Function of storage, overall design, sizing, level pool routing, routing procedure and storage in context
Pumped system: use of pumping system, arrangement of pumping system, hydraulic design, rising mains, types of pumps,
pumping station design, vacuum systems
Unit 6: Structural design and construction: Types of construction, Pipes, Structural design, Site investigation, Open-trench
construction, Tunnelling, Trenchless methods
Sediment: Introduction, Origins, Effects, Transport, Characteristics, Self-cleansing design, Load estimation and application
10. CO1: Analyze urban drainage systems' impact on public health and water quality.
CO2: Differentiate wastewater sources, analyze rainfall patterns, and assess climate change impacts
on drainage.
CO3: Design sewer systems using hydraulic principles (rational and hydrograph methods).
CO4: Evaluate combined sewer systems and plan strategies to manage CSOs effectively.
CO5: Optimize pumped systems and storage facilities in drainage networks.
CO6: Apply structural principles to manage sediment and assess drainage system integrity.
Course Outcomes
