Debre Tabor University Hydraulic and Water Resource

Debre Tabor University Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering Department

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DEPARTMENT OF HYDRAULICS AND WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING
Background
The hydraulic and water resource engineering undergraduate program was launched in 2005E.C
The Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering program aspires to be a regional center of excellence in water technology studies. The current curriculum has been revised several times in order to include new subjects, teachingapproach and the skilled manpower requirement of the nation in specific subject areas. According tothe current education policy students from high school, who have completed ten plus two (10+2) yearsof preparatory and have passed the entrance exams are directly admitted to the Hydraulic and WaterResources Engineering department, thereby making the study duration for five years.

Program Rationale

Ethiopia is endowed with significant amount of water resources. The optimum utilization of these resources requires trained professionals in this specialized field of civil engineering. Although hydraulic and water resource engineering professionals can be trained at graduate level, such a training requires long duration a higher costs.On the other hand, the fight against perversity cannot be won without sufficient and reliable supply ofcheap electricity. Hence, hydropower development as a cheap, reliable and environmental friendlysource of energy is preferred over other sources of energy. The Hydraulic and water resourceengineering undergraduate program was commenced to produce professional in the field who can plan,design, construct and operate hydropower schemes in a relatively short duration and lower costs.

Vision and Mission of the program

Vision
Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering program aspires to be a centre of excellence in the field ofwater resources in Africa and competitive in the world by 2020.

Mission
Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering program has a mission of offering relevant and quality education and training; conducting demand driven research and rendering accessible community services.

Debre Tabor University Hydraulic and Water Resource Goals

The Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering program shall have the following goals;

Ensure the quality of education and training in water technology
Advance research and consultancy works in water Technology
Improve services to the community
Develop a conducive environment for learning and teaching

Debre Tabor University Hydraulic and Water Resource Objectives of the Program

This program is aimed at training manpower required for the realization of the country’s vast hydropower and water resources potential.
Well-qualified Hydraulic Engineers will be produced throughthis program who can actively be engaged in the planning; design; development and management ofwater resources projects; emphasis being given to hydropower projects. Specifically, the trainees willbe equipped with the knowledge that enables them to execute the following tasks:Undertake project identification; pre-feasibility and feasibility studies of water resources projects;
with emphasis on hydropower projects;Plan water resources and hydropower projects; and design hydraulic structures required for hydropower systems, water supply systems, Irrigation systems and structures which are relatedwith environmental protection works; Prepare complete contract documents for water resources projects like hydropower projects, watersupply projects, Irrigation projects, and projects which are related with environmental protection
works like waste water and solid waste management ; Plan, design and manage and supervise the construction of hydraulic and hydropower structuresand related civil engineering works;
Plan, design, manage, monitor and evaluate the operation and maintenance of hydraulic andhydropower systems;
Remodeling and rehabilitation of existing water supply, hydraulic and hydropower

TEACHING LEARNING METHODS AND MATERIALS

The mode of instruction is mainly supported by active learning practices (student centered approach) supported by lectures, holding tutorial sessions, conducting laboratory demonstrations, field practice and visit.

RESOURCE PROFILE

The staff profile is composed of Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. holders and Technical Assistants. The department has fully equipped Hydraulic Laboratory which serves to demonstrate most of the departmentcourses, research and consultancy services. In addition, the civil, electrical and mechanical engineeringcourse of the department is also supported by Soil Mechanics Laboratory, Construction Material Laboratory, Surveying Laboratory, Electrical and Mechanical Workshops.

	Year – I	Year – II	III	IV
BSc Regular	124		318	130

Department of information technology

It was established in 2008 to do its best in delivering the highest quality professional education to our students. We believe that richly intertwined programs of instruction, research, and community engagement expose our students to innovative ideas, novel approaches, and the potential of new technologies. Yet the pace of change in both social organizations and information technology is such that the department must also provide life-long learning opportunities to established information professionals. We do this through our continuing education programs.