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Environmental Applied Hydrology (ENEN90034)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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AIMS
In this subject students will learn to analyse hydrologic data, to build computer models of catchments, and apply these to hydrologic analysis and real-world design problems. Quantitative analyses of physical hydrology are introduced and emphasis will be placed on the application of fundamental principles of mathematics and physics to the conceptualisation and analysis of the complex interactions that are the hallmark of earth systems. The subject builds on knowledge from ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering where climate and water cycles are studied. It also complements knowledge of modelling and analysis from subjects such as ENEN90031 Quantitative Environmental Modelling and ENEN90028 Monitoring Environmental Impacts. The subject is of particular relevance to students wishing to establish a career in the catchment management or water resources fields, but is also relevant to a range of engineering disciplines where the water cycle should be considered.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered include a range of engineering hydrology techniques, precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff processes, flood hydrology, unsaturated zone, interaction between surface and subsurface water and hydrological modelling.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Apply hydrologic analyses to engineering designs
- Analyse the frequency and regime characteristics of streamflow
- Describe the process of evapotranspiration and perform quantitative analyses on meteorological and environmental data to compute evapotranspiration
- Describe precipitation measurements and perform quantitative analyses on precipitation to be used in engineering designs
- Identify and apply techniques to assess the impact of land-use changes on streamflows
- Describe and perform quantitative analyses on processes that control runoff and stream-flow at the hillslope and catchment scale
- Describe and perform quantitative analyses on unsaturated zone processes
- Develop quantitative models of these hydrological processes.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems, design and operational performance
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 20 August 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
This subject is a replacement for the following:
CVEN90012 Hydrological Processes 1
Recommended background knowledge
Learning and understanding in this subject will be enhanced by the knowledge gained in the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
CVEN30010 | Systems Modelling and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 20 August 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- One 3-hour examination (50%) held at the end of semester. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 7 are addressed in the examination
- Three 1000 word assignments (40%) with associated computer modelling, due weeks 4, 9 and 12, each requiring 16 to 18 hours of work. ILOs 1 to 7 are addressed in these assignments
- One laboratory report (10%) due in week 7 or 8 and requiring 13 to 15 hours work. ILOs 5 and 6 are addressed by this report
Hurdle Requirement: The examination component must be passed in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 20 August 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rory Nathan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 34 hours per semester, Workshops: 12 hours per semester; Laboratory: 2 hours per semester). Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 20 August 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Ladson, A, 2008. Hydrology: An Australian introduction. Oxford University Press Australia and New Zealand.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is based principally on lectures and computer-based practical classes. A laboratory class is used to investigate aspects of catchment behaviour. Assignments allow students to practice hydrologic analyses on real-world data sets.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
The following text is a useful reference:
Ladson, A, 2008. Hydrology: An Australian introduction. Oxford University Press Australia and New Zealand.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Computer software packages used in this subject are standard industry tools and assignments are based on real-world data sets. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Environmental Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Civil) Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Environmental) Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Environmental - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 20 August 2023