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Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering

116 Gilmore Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-2041
Email: info-bee at engr.orst.edu

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BEE 446/546 - River Engineering

Course Description


Multipurpose river use; naturalphysical processes in alluvial rivers; channel modification practices; river structures; design prctices; impact of river modification; problem analysis; and impact minimization.  Offered alternate years with the recommendation that you have taken CE 313 previously.

Course Objectives


The student, upon completion of this course, should be able to:

Make observations and develop hypotheses about river processes.

Select and implement appropriate methods of data collection for addressing engineering problems.

Analyze and summarize field data.

Interpret data analyses.

Identify appropriate engineering solutions.

Formally present analyses and design recommendations.

Discuss Willamette Valley River system history, characteristics and challenges.

  • Develop a working knowledge of natural river processes and their analysis.
  • Promote critical, holistic thinking about river manipulation and response.
  • Recognition of risks, benefits, and appropriate application of conventional and state-of-the-art river engineering practices and design methods.
  • Predict outcomes of interactions between river processes and river manipulations.
  • Cultivate awareness of ecological outcomes of decisions about river management, including impact minimization.
  • Learn methods for restoration of rivers from adversely impacted states to more natural conditions.
  • Become familiar with the engineering design process, including problem analysis, data collection, and design presentation.

This course....

Registration Information

CRN 38073/38074
4 Credits

Lab CRN is TBA

TR 800-920

GILM 234

W Lab 800-920

in the field

Topics

Natural and impacted river systems

Fluvial processes

Time series and hydraulic analysis

Bioengineering techniques

Classification

Social and permitting issues

Field methods

Restoration theory and practice

Ecosystem functions

Contact

Dr. Desiree Tullos
(541) 737-2038
Gilmore Hall 233
tullosd@engr.orst.edu