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CIVIL ENGINEERING
(Hydrology)

3 years degree. The total time of taught classes and practical training is
2225 hours. Estimated student workload is 1800 hours per year. The program is
distributed as follows:

132 credits of core subjects (1,320 hours)

52,5 credits o compulsory subjects (525 hours)

18 credits of optional subjects (180 hours)

Professional activities in this field are regulated by law and are
supervised by he Official College of Public Works Engineering Technicians.
This qualification enables the holder to carry out multiple activities in the field of
construction and public works; management, planning and exploitation of both
surface and underground hydraulic resources, their use, regulation and
applications for irrigation and energy, as well as associated public works. Can
carry out studies, reports, technical controls and engineering projects, as well
as plans for health and safety at work and environmental impact. The holder
may carry out activities for public administration and private companies, as well
as in teaching

FIRST YEAR

PRIMER CURSO
ECTS

Physical Fundamentals of Engineering

Fundamentos Fsicos de la Ingeniera

8.5

Mathematical Fundamentals of Engineering

Fundamentos Matemticos de la Ingeniera

8.5

Applied Chemistry

Qumica Aplicada

5.0

Technical Drawning

Dibujo Tcnico

5.0

Statistics

Estadstica

3.5

Geology

Geologa

5.0

Surveying

Topografa

4.5

Representation Systems

Sistemas de Representacin

5.0

Science and Technology of Materials

Ciencia y Tecnologa de los Materiales

5.0

Advanced Mathematics

Ampliacin de Matemticas

6.0

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SECOND YEAR

SEGUNDO CURSO
ECTS

Electric Technology

Tecnologa Elctrica

5.0

Groundwater Hydrology

Hidrologa Subterrnea

5.0

Theory of Structures

Teora de Estructuras

6.0

Geotechnics

Geotecnia

5.0

Hydraulics

Hidrulica

6.0

Hydrology

Hidrologa

6.0

Hydraulic Structures

Obras Hidrulicas

5.0

Hydraulic Structures Technology

Tecnologa de Estructuras Hidrulicas

5.0

Water Desalination Techniques

Tcnicas de Desalacin de Aguas

3.5

Economics

Economa

5.0

THIRD YEAR

TERCER CURSO
ECTS

Environmental and Sanitary Engineering

Ingeniera Ambiental y Sanitaria

5.0

Projects

Proyectos

5.0

Hydraulic Resources

Aprovechamientos Hidrulicos

6.0

Water Resources I

Recursos Hdricos I

6.0

Construction Sites Management

Organizacin de Obras

6.0

Water Resources II

Recursos Hdricos II

6.0

Final Degree Project

Proyecto Fin de Carrera

5.0

Environmental Impact

Impacto Ambiental

3.5

OPTIONAL

OPTATIVAS
ECTS

Water Quality

Calidad de Aguas

4.0

Quality Control, Pathology and Strentghning

of Concrete Structures

Control de Calidad, Patologa y Refuerzo de

Estructuras

4.0

Computer-Assisted Design

Dibujo Asistido por Ordenador

4.0

Exploration and Construction of Water Wells

Exploracin y Construccin de Captaciones

4.0

Computing Fundamentals

Fundamentos de Informtica

4.0

Models in Hydraulics and Hydrology

Modelos en hidrulica e hidrologa

4.0

Maritime Structures

Obras Martimas

4.0

Water Economic Policies

Polticas econmicas del agua

4.0

Protection of the Environment

Proteccin del Medio Ambiente

4.0

Applied Surveying

Topografa Aplicada

4.0

Remote Sensing and Land Management

Teledeteccin y ordenacin del territorio

4.0

Transport and Territory

Transporte y Territorio

4.0

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FIRST YEAR
PHYSICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING
1.
Magnitudes and measures
2.
Particle kinematics
3.
Particle dynamics
4.
Work and energy
5.
Centroids
6.
Moments of inertia
7.
Rotation of the rigid solid
8.
Equivalent systems of forces
9.
Statics of the rigid solid
10. Wave phenomena
11. Hydrostatics
12. Temperature and heat
13. First and second thermodynamic laws
14. Electric field and potential
15. Conductors and dielectrics
16. Electric current and electric fields
17. Electric current and magnetic fields
MATHEMATICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING
1.
General concepts. Algebraic structures.
2.
Matrices and determinants
3.
Systems of linear equations
4.
Vectorial spaces
5.
Linear applications.
6.
Diagonalization of endomorphisms and matrices.
7.
Real functions of real variable.
8.
Unidimensional Riemann integral. Improper integral
9. Introduction to functions of several variables. Continuity.
10. Diferentiability of functions of several variables
11. First-order differential equations
12. Integrals of several real variables.
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
I. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
1.
Physical states of matter.
2.
Types of solids: metallic, ionic, covalent and molecular.

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Defects and nonstoichiometry.
4.
Agglomerating materials: plasters, limes and cements.
II. CHEMISTRY OF THE WATER
5.
Properties of water
6.
Principle of mass conservation in waters
7.
Chemical balance and energy
8.
Acids and bases: alkalinity and pH
9.
Solution and precipitation in aqueous systems
10. Acquisition and control of alkalinity in waters
11. Oxidation-reduction
TECHNICAL DRAWNING
I. GEOMETRIC DESIGN:
1.
Geometric constructions used in engineering
2.
Polygons
3.
Proportional means
4.
Surface equivalences
5. Tangencies
6.
Homology.
II. NORMALIZATION
7.
Formats
8.
Scales
9.
Lines
10. Views
11. Dimensioning
12. Sections
13. Civil regulations.
III. SKETCHING
STATISTICS
1.
General concepts.
2. Descriptive data analysis.
3.
Introduction to probability theory.
4.
Random variables and probability distributions I.
5.
Random variables and probability distributions II.
6.
Samples and sampling distributions.
7.
Introduction to Estimation Theory.
8.
Introduction to hypothesis testing.
9.
Parametric tests for normal populations or large sample sizes

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GEOLOGY
1.
Geomechanical characteristics of rocks.
2.
Disposition of sedimentary rocks: Stratigraphy
3. Deformations of the rocky massif and its matrix (I). Tectonics: folds, joints and
faults
4.
Deformations of the rocky massif and matrix (II) Thrust-outlier and diapirism.
5.
Igneous rocks: use and behavior. Plutonic rocks (I).
6.
Igneous rocks: use and behavior. Volcanic rocks (II).
7.
Sedimentary rocks: use and behavior.
8.
Metamorphic rocks: use and behavior.
9.
Geologic risks (I). Risks of internal origin.
10. Geologic risks (II). Risks of external origin.
11. Geology of the Region of Murcia.
SURVEYING
I. INTRODUCTION. BASIC CONCEPTS.
1.
Concept of topography.
2.
Notions of geodesy and astronomy.
3.
Cartography notions.
4.
Theory of errors.
II. TOPOGRAPHICAL INSTRUMENTS.
5.
Elements of topographical instruments.
6.
Measurement of angles and distances.
7.
The theodolite. The tacheometer.
8.
The level
III. TOPOGRAPHICAL METHODS AND UPLIFTS.
9.
Planimetric methods.
10. Altimetric methods.
11. Planning of a topographical uplift.
IV. APPLICATIONS.
12. Earth-work.
13. Setting out..
V. PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND G.P.S.
14. Photogrammetry principles.
15. Space REMOTE SENSING.
16. Introduction to GPS.
REPRESENTATION SYSTEMS
1.
Dihedral projection system. Point, straight line and plane.
2.
Intersections of straight lines and planes

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Parallelism, perpendicularity, minimum distances
4.
Direct and inverse rabatment of straight lines and planes
5.
Dimensioned drawing system. Point, straight line and plane
6.
Intersections of straight lines and planes
7.
Parallelism, perpendicularity, minimum distances
8.
Direct and inverse rabatment of straight lines and planes
9.
Representation of topographical land.
10. Earthworks of platforms and roads
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS
I. THEORETICAL FUNDAMETALS
1.
Crystalline and amorphous structures. Defects in materials.
2.
Alloys.
3.
Transformations of systems. Phase diagrams.
4.
Thermal properties. Diffusion. Solidification.
5.
Deformation and fracture processes in solids.
II. CHARACTERIZATION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS
6: Microscopy and macroscopy.
7.
Thermal analysis.
8.
Mechanical testing.
9.
Non-destructive evaluation of materials.
III. TREATMENTS OF MATERIALS
10. Treatments of materials: classification and types.
11. Treatments of steels and irons.
12. Treatments of non-ferrous alloys.
IV. ENGINEERING MATERIALS: PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS.
DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS.
13. Steels and irons.
14. Non-ferrous alloys.
15. Polymers.
16. Ceramics.
17. Composites.
18 Corrosion. Degradation of non-metallic materials.
ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
1.
First order partial differential equations: Equations of separate variables. Exact
equations. First order linear equations. Applications.
2. Linear differential equations of arbitrary order: Structure of the set of linear
equations solutions. Linear differential equations of constant coefficients:

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4.

homogeneous equation. Non-homogeneous linear differential equations. Systems

of linear equations. Applications: linear oscillators
Curvilinear integrals: Curvilinear integrals of scalar functions. Curvilinear integral
of vectorial functions. Potential functions. Greens theorem and the divergence
theorem in the plane.
Surface integrals: surface integral of scalar functions. Surface integrals of vectorial
functions. Theorem of Green. Applications

SECOND YEAR
ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY
1.
Fundamentals of electricity.
2.
Analysis of continuous current circuits
3.
Voltage and alternating currents
4.
Analysis of alternating current circuits
5.
Power in alternating current. Resonance
6.
Polyphasic circuits
7.
Magnetic circuits
GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY
1.
Introduction. History of Hydrogeology.
2.
The hydrological cycle. Pluviometry .
3.
Evaporation and Evapotranspiration. Useful rain.
4.
Underground hydraulics.
5.
Permeable and impermeable rocks. Structures holding underground waters.
6.
Aquifers. Hydrogeologic unit. Hydrogeologic Management Unit (H.M.U.).
7.
Inventory of water points.
8.
Piezometry.
9.
Feeding of an aquifer.
10. Discharge of an aquifer.
11. Resources. Hydric balance.
12. Underground water reserves.
13. Chemical quality of groundwaters. Aquifer pollution.
14. Hydrogeologic maps. Hydrogeologic cross sections and hydrogeologic schemes.
15. Exploration and exploitation of groundwaters.
16. Valving and pumping tests.
17. Criteria for the correct installation of a borehole for groundwater exploitation.
18. Hydrogeology of karstic aquifers. Karst in carbonated rocks. Karst in gypsum.
19. Groundwater in civil works.

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21.

Coastal aquifers. Aquifer overexploitation.

Groundwater in the Segura river basin.

THEORY OF STRUCTURES
I. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
1.
Basic concepts of elasticity
2.
Static Equilibrium Equations
3.
Bending moment and axial forces
4.
Shear force and Torsion
5.
Deflection of beams
6.
Statically indeterminate structures
7.
Buckling
II. ANALISYS OF STRUCTURES
8.
Basic concepts of the theory of structures
9.
Graphic Statics
III. TRUSSES
10. Statically determinate trusses. Calculation of internal forces
11. Trusses. Calculation of displacements
12. Statically indeterminate trusses
IV. FRAMED STRUCTURES
13. Internal forces in a beam
14. The moment distribution method (Hardy Cross method)
V. MATRIX ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
15. Introduction to matrix analysis of structures
16. Coordinate systems. Elementary stiffness matrices
17. The stiffness method.
18. Non- nodal loads
GEOTECHNICS
1.
Origin and composition of the ground.
2.
Classification of soils for engineering purposes.
3. Basic physical properties of soils.
4. Water in soils: presence and effects.
5.
Mechanics of rocks.
6.
Stress and deformations in soils.
7.
Resistance of soils to shear.
8.
Compressibility and settling of soils
9. Land survey. Field work
10. Load capacity of foundations
11. Stability of slopes

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12. Earth thrust (walls)

13. Road Geotechnics
14. Expanding clay and collapsible soils.
HYDRAULICS
I. INTRODUCTION TO HYDRAULICS
1.
Presentation of the subject.
2.
General notions: properties of fluids.
3.
Applications.
II. HYDROSTATICS
4.
Fundamental equation.
5.
Hydrostatic pressure on submerged surfaces.
6.
Applications.
III. KINEMATICS OF FLUIDS
7.
Description of the flowing movement.
8.
Continuity. Applications.
IV. HYDRODYNAMICS:
9.
Conservation of quantity of movement and of mechanical energy.
10. Applications.
V. FLUID FLOW IN FORCED DUCTS
11. Internal flow: load losses.
12 Conduction through gravity and impulse.
14. Fluid transportation networks.
15. Non-stationary incompressible flow: flow-disturbing phenomena.
VI. INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID MACHINES
16. Generalities about fluid machines: centrifugal pumps.
17. Installation of centrifugal pumps.
18. Hydraulic turbines.
VII. STATIONARY FLOW IN FREE SHEET:
19. Channels: uniform and varied flow.
HYDROLOGY
1.
The hydrological system
2.
Climatology
3.
Precipitation
4.
Evaporation
5.
Evapotranspiration
6.
Infiltration and unsaturated zone flow
7.
Hydromorphometry
8.
Statistical analysis

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10.
11.
12.
13.

Hidrographs analysis
Hydrometry
Rainfall-Runoff Analysis
Propagation of surface runoff
Hydrological modelling and new technologies

HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES
I. FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES
1.
Water as a resource
2.
Functional analysis of regulation structures
3.
Functional analysis of transport structures
II. GENERAL QUESTIONS ON DAMS
4. The conception of the dam
5. Previous survey studies
III. PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION OF MASONRY DAMS
6.
Typology of masonry dams
7.
Calculation of masonry dams
8.
Construction of masonry dams
IV. EVALUATION OF HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES PROJECTS
9.
Economic analysis of the investment
10. Optimum dimensioning of projects
V. CONDUCTION UNDER PRESSURE: PIPES
11. Technical-economic calculation
12. Project and construction of piping networks
VI. OPEN CHANNEL FLOW
13. General characteristics
14. Project and construction of channels
HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES TECHNOLOGY
I. CONCRETE STRUCTURES
1.
Introduction to reinforced and pre-stressed concrete
2.
Characteristics of concrete and steel for reinforcement
3.
Deformations of concrete: shrinkage and creeping
3.
Prestressed Concrete Elements
4.
Serviciality Limit State of deformation and creeping
5.
Ultimate Limit State: normal stress and buckling
7.
Ultimate Limit State: shear and punching
8.
Ultimate Limit State: torsion.
9.
Strut and tie models
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II. METALLIC STRUCTURES.

11. Strength of seccions and bars
12. Bolted and welded connections
III. CONSTRUCTIVE MATERIALS AND METHODS IN HYDRAULIC WORKS.
13. Constructive phases
14. Dosage, pouring of concrete, curing and removal of formwork.
WATER DESALINATION TECHNIQUES
1.
Pre-treatments.
2.
Filtration of water.
3.
Chemical correction and conditioning of water.
4.
Existing technologies for water desalination: ionic exchange, condensation and
evaporation, electrodialisis, inverse osmosis.
5.
Analysis of technical and economic viability of desalination projects.
6.
Practical design examples.
7.
Legislative aspects related to desalination, the supply of desalinated waters and the
environment.
ECONOMICS
1.
Recent evolution of Spanish economy.
2.
Main problems and challenges facing Spanish economy
3.
The framework directive of water of the European Union. Economic effects of the
enlargement.
4.
Demand and supply exercises.
5.
Exercises of production costs and profit maximization.
6.
Problems of perfect competition and analysis of practical cases of imperfect
competition and resolutions of the Fair Competition Court
7.
Cost-profit analysis. Comments and debates on hydrological policies.

THIRD YEAR
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITARY ENGINEERING
I. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
1.
Water pollution
2.
Pollutants of the aquatic medium: origin and behavior
3.
Determination of water quality parameters
4.
Water pollution control
5.
Introduction to atmospheric pollution
6.
Measurement and control of atmospheric pollution

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Administration and treatment of urban residuals
8.
Inert and dangerous residuals
II. SANITARY ENGINEERING
1. Characteristics of residual waters.
2. Sewer systems networks.
3. Contribution flows to a network.
4. Design of sewers and collectors.
5. Sewers materials and construction.
6. Introduction to water purification.
7. Biologic purification mechanism.
8. Pre-treatments of a water purification station.
9. Physical purification: decantation.
10. Active sludge.
PROJECTS
1.
Scope and typologies of projects.
2.
Legislation applicable to projects and works. Administrative recruiting.
3.
Preliminary studies to the writing of the project.
4.
Preliminary design. Project. Documents.
5.
Memory. Annexes.
6.
Charts.
7.
Sheet of specific technical prescriptions
8.
Budget.
9.
Basic study of security and health.
10. Study of environmental impact.
11. Steps. Approval. Modifications.
12. Bid and award. Works contract.
13. Administration and control of the project.
14. Administrative procedure: the execution of works.
15. Management and construction of works.
HYDRAULIC RESOURCES
I. FALL AND PUMPS
1.
General questions
2.
Pumping stations
3.
Hydroelectric uses
II. PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION OF EARTH AND ROCKFILL DAMS
4.
Typology of earth and rockfill dams
5.
Calculation of earth and rockfill dams
6.
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III. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OF DAMS

7.
Spillways
8.
Discharge under pressure
9.
Deviation of the river
IV. EXPLOITATION OF DAMS
10. Monitoring
11. Norms of exploitation
12. Repair works and maintenance
V. IRRIGATION TECHNIQUES AND SYSTEMS
13. Irrigation technique: water, plant and ground
14. Irrigation and drainage systems
15. Irrigation infrastructures project
IV. STRUCTURES AGAINST NATURAL AGENTS
16. Fender against erosion
17. Fender against floods
WATER RESOURCES I
I. INTRODUCTION
1.
Engineering of Hydric Resources
II. TOOLS AND METHODOLOGIES OF INFORMATION ACQUISITION AND
MANAGEMENT
2.
Information management phases
3.
Types of data and analysis
4.
SAIH and GIS Systems.
5.
Processing of information supplied through remote sensing
6.
Advanced Statistics
III. EVALUATION OF HYDRIC RESOURCES
7.
Deterministic and stochastic hydrological models.
8. Underground waters and shared use.
IV. HYDROLOGICAL EXTREMES
9.
Floods. Droughts
CONSTRUCTION SITES MANAGEMENT
1.
Integrated Management of Projects: Systems Engineering and Integrated
Administration of Projects. Strategic approach.
2.
Economic analysis of projects: Viability Study of the Investment (VAN, TIR
systems).
3.
Bid, Formalization and Execution of works contracts.
4.
Work Startup. Phases of the Construction Process. Characteristics of the Technical
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6.
7.
8.

Planning and Control of Works. PERT, GANTT, ROY Systems.

Relationships with Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers
Quality in Construction: fundamental objectives. Norms and Regulation.
Security in Construction: Evaluation of labor risks, casuistry of the most frequent
accidents. Norms and Regulation.
9.
Regulation as regards the environment in Construction Works. Norms and
Regulation.
10. Human resources in Construction. Education, Professional Qualification and
Application of the Work Factor in Construction activities.

WATER RESOURCES II
I. OBJECTIVES OF HYDROLOGICAL PLANNING
1.
Introduction. General and specific objectives of hydrological planning
II. DEMANDS AND THEIR SATISFACTION
2.
Evaluation of the demand. Usage: urban, agricultural, industrial, ecological, etc.
3. Evaluation methodologies
III. LEGISLATION CONCERNING WATERS
4. Consolidated text of the Water Law
5.
Hydrological plan of Cuenca (PHC). National hydrological plan (PHN)
6.
European framework directive on water
IV. GUARANTEE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS. REGULATIONS
7.
Risk, guarantee, resilience and vulnerability.
8. Practical criteria of guarantee.
9.
Unique reservoir system. Study of regulations and preliminary techniques
V. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, OPERATIVE RESEARCH AND SSD IN HYDRIC
RESOURCES
10. Optimization of hydric resources. PL AND PD.
11. SSD in planning and administration of hydric resources
VI. IRRIGATION
12. National Hydrological Plan and National Plan of Irrigation
13. Water Law and Irrigation. Irrigation systems of the Segura River basin
VII. WATER POLLUTION
14. Measurement of water quality. Measurement Networks. SAICA.
VIII. INTRODUCTION TO RIVER HYDRAULICS.
15. Hydrological-forest correction works. Field tour.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
I. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. PREVENTION.
1.
Basic concepts. Antecedents. Programs of action as regards the environment.

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Predictive tools for studying environmental impact: Strategic Environmental

Evaluation; Integrated Environmental Authorization, Evaluation of Environmental
Impact and Environmental Rating.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: LEGISLATION
3.
Legislation as regards environmental impact. Projects subjected to EIA.
4.
Procedure. Sections.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: EVALUATION AND CORRECTION
5.
Project analysis and alternatives. Environmental inventory. Identification and
valuation of impacts. Methods of valuation. Types of valuation. Environmental
impact correction: preventive, correcting and compensatory measures.
Environmental Surveillance Program. Synthesis document.

OPTIONAL
WATER QUALITY
1.
Water protection and management
2.
Ecosystems: perturbation and pollution
3.
Classification of water quality. Quality indices
4.
Agricultural pollution of hydric resources
5.
Water quality and self-purification of rivers
6.
Matter and energy balances in masses of water
7.
Oxygen models
8.
Water quality in lakes and reservoirs
9.
Quality of underground water
10. Marine systems
11. Water quality simulation models I. AQUATOX
12. Water quality simulation models II. WASP
13. Authorizations regarding dumpings
QUALITY CONTROL, PATHOLOGY AND STRENTGHNING OF CONCRETE
STRUCTURES
I. QUALITY CONTROL.
1.
General background of quality control.
2.
Tests of concrete. Quality control of concrete
3.
Characteristics of reinforcements bars. Quality control of steel.
6.
Control of the execution.
II. PATHOLOGY AND REINFORCEMENT OF STRUCTURES.
7.
Evaluation of damages and residual resistant capacity.
8.
Damages in structures.

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15.
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17.

Corrosion of reinforcements.
Information tests.
Repair materials and reinforcement.
Pathology and repair of foundations.
Pathology and Strengthening of columns
Pathology and Strengthening of beams
Pathology and Strengthening of suspended floors
Load tests
Treatments in hydraulic structures. Practical cases: Waterproofing of dams.
Treatments in channels. Water reservoirs. Marine structures.

COMPUTER-ASSISTED DESIGN
1.
The computer as a drawing tool.
2. Draughting in 2D. Environment, utilities and help.
3.
Primitives and graphic attributes. Representation of primitives.
4. Dimensioning in 2D.
5.
Geometric transformations in 2D.
6.
Engineering design. Isometric drawing.
7.
Advanced primitives. Cells and curves.
8.
Introduction to modelling. Geometry of solids for construction.
9.
Geometric transformations in 3D.
10. Dimensioning and shading in 3D.
11. Visualization and printing of engineering drawings.
EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELLS
1. Introduction
2.
Different methods of geophysical prospecting
3.
Different methods of drilling for water sounding
4.
Introduction to the design of sounding equipment
5.
Selection of materials for sounding construction
6.
Pumping tests, appraisal.
7.
Sounding monitoring and maintenance.
8.
Electromagnetic methods.
9.
Methods of geophysical exploration in soundings.
10. Drilling system by percussion with cable.
11. Drilling system by rotation with tricone.
12. Drilling system by rotary percussion with OTH.
13. Drilling system by rotary percussion with DTH.
14. Casing, cementation and equipment of soundings.
15. Project of soundings.

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16. Systems of mechanic development.

17. Systems of physical-chemical development.
18. Equipment of level and flow measurement.
19. Selection of pipes and equipment for pumping.
20. Pumping and measurement programs.
21. Corrosion and encrustation.
22. Inspection of soundings.
COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS
I. INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE OF A COMPUTER.
1.
Outline of computer operation.
2.
Concept of mother board, memory, CPU, bus.
II. PERIPHERALS.
3.
Presentation of the most usual peripherals and their basics.
4.
Interconnection of peripherals with the computer.
III. OFFICE AUTOMATION.
5. Concept and utility of a spread sheet.
6.
Concept and utility of a relational database.
IV. NETWORKS.
7.
Concept of Network. Client-server. Intranet.
V. INTERNET AND ITS APPLICATIONS.
8.
What Internet is. Browsers. Search engines.
9.
Electronic mail.
10. Html code. Protocols: ftp and http. File transfers.
MODELS IN HYDRAULICS AND HYDROLOGY
I. MODELS IN ENGINEERING
1. Introduction
2.
Mathematical (numeric) models
3.
Simplified physical models
II. STUDY AND APPLICATION OF SEVERAL COMPUTER PROGRAMS
4.
Study of pressure networks for supply and irrigation (EPANET programs)
5.
Study of the fluid transients in pipelines (DYAGATS programs)
6.
Study of collectors and sewer systems networks (SewerCAD programs)
7. Study of structures of traverse drainage (CulvertMaster programs)
8.
Study of flow in open channels and rivers (HEC-RAS programs)
9.
Study of lamination infrastructures of floods (PondPack programs)
10. Study of floods (HEC-HMS programs)
III. SIMPLIFIED PHYSICAL MODELS
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Criteria of dynamic similarity

Rayleighs Method. Pi (Buckinghams) Theorem
General Hydraulics equation
Mechanical similarity, hydraulics and dynamics
Laws of similarity. Inspectional analysis
Rules of hydraulic models
Non-distorted models with own ruggedness
Non-distorted models with any ruggedness
Laws of similarity for laminate flow with free surface
Similarity of flow in pipes
River models of mobile bed

MARITIME STRUCTURES
1.
Atmosphere and ocean
2.
Seawaves
3.
Generation, propagation and extinction of seawaves
4.
Currents and coast processes
5.
Ports
6.
Maritime works for shelter
7.
Interior maritime works
8.
Offshore maritime works
9.
Legislation
10. The port of Cartagena
WATER ECONOMIC POLICIES
1.
Water Economics.
2.
Current overview of policies and management of water resources.
3.
Water management policies affecting its supply.
4.
Water management policies affecting its demand.
5.
Debate on economy and policies of water management in Spain.
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
I. FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY.
1.
The concept of ecosystem and biological complexity.
2.
Natural selection and adaptation of organisms to the environment.
3.
Relationships between organisms and their environment.
4.
Populations' dynamics in time and space
II. PRESERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.
5.
Structures and functioning of biological communities. Diversity.
6.
Preservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

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ALTERATIONS OF BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES AND THEIR

IMPLICATIONS FOR ECOLOGICAL PLANNING.
7.
Biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems.
8.
Carbon and global climatic change.
9.
Nitrogen and eutrophication of the water.
10.
Phosphorus, sulfur and heavy metals.
IV. TOOLS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF NATURE.
11.
European, national and regional strategies for the protection of the environment.
12.
Legal tools for environmental protection and management.
APPLIED SURVEYING
1. Introduction
2.
Spread sheets (Excel)
3.
Total station: Knowledge of the instrument; gathering and treatment of data
4.
Level: Knowledge of automatic and digital levels; gathering and treatment of data
5.
GPS: Knowledge of the instrument; gathering and treatment of data
6.
Adjustment of nets
7.
Topographical applications: topographical plane; surface measurements; earthwork; setting out: digital land models
REMOTE SENSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT
I. REMOTE SENSING
1. Introduction
2.
Physical basis of remote sensing
3.
Systems of image acquisition.
4.
Visual interpretation of images
5.
Corrections and enhancement
6.
Digital classification
7.
Verification of results
II. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
8.
Introduction. Definition and types
9.
Basic operations with a GIS
10. Statistical analysis. Space analysis
III. APPLICATIONS
11. Integration of remote sensing data in a GIS for land use planning
12. Applications of remote sensing in Hydrology.
TRANSPORT AND TERRITORY
1.
Transport and territory. Interrelation, disciplines and basic concepts
2.
Evolution and development of transport systems

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Historical evolution of the city. Urbanization process

Urban transport. Problems and solutions
Territorial systems and transport networks
Intermodal transfer. Infrastructures
Territorial Analysis Instruments. Cartography. Remote Sensing.
Transport and environment.
Leading areas and trip generating areas.
Introduction to management and organization of transports.
Transport models.
Introduction to the study of alternatives.