Students understand and are able to explain the definition of Dams and Supporting Buildings in their use in the field of civil engineering. Students are able to explain the meaning of classification, stages of location selection, types of dams. Students are able to explain the definition of intake buildings, the function of various spillway weirs, parts of dams. Students are able to explain , analyze and calculate gravity dams, embankment dams Students understand and are able to explain the principles and types of wooden dams Students understand and are able to analyze the principles of rip-rap dams, supported dams. Students understand and are able to analyze examples of hydraulic designs in dams and explain the principles of bow dams