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Environmental Applied Hydrology (ENEN90034)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Prof. QJ Wang
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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: 3 November 2022
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 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
CVEN30010 | Systems Modelling and Design |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One examination. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 7 are addressed in the examination
| End of semester | 50% |
Three 1000 word assignments 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
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 40% |
One laboratory report. ILOs 5 and 6 are addressed by this report
| From Week 7 to Week 8 | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Q J Wang 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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Prof. QJ Wang
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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 Master of Environmental Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Integrated Water Catchment Management 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022