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Engineering Hydrology (ENEN90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Prof. QJ Wang
Overview
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In this subject, students will learn surface and groundwater hydrology with an emphasis on engineering applications. Techniques for statistical analyses of hydrological variables and mathematical modelling of hydrological processes will be introduced for engineering designs and investigations. The subject will introduce groundwater principles and modelling. Students will also acquire knowledge of surface water and groundwater quality. The subject will lay the foundation for a later subject ENENXXXXX Advanced Hydrological Solutions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Learn the process of evapotranspiration and perform quantitative analyses on meteorological and environmental data to compute evapotranspiration.
- Develop a deep understanding of precipitation measurements and perform quantitative analyses on precipitation to be used in engineering designs.
- Understand and perform flood frequency analyses and flood modelling for engineering design.
- Develop a deep understanding of runoff processes and perform water balance modelling for hydrological investigations.
- Develop a deep understanding of surface water quality issues and conduct simple water quality modelling.
- Develop a deep understanding of groundwater concepts and undertake basic groundwater flow modelling.
- Identify major sources and types of groundwater contamination and understand mechanisms of contamination transport.
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
Admission to the MC-ENG Master of Engineering or 206EC Master of Environmental Engineering
OR
Students must have completed the following subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENEN20002 | Earth Processes for Engineering |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENEN30003 | Environmental Systems Modelling & Design | Semester 2 (Online) |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment one: Hydrological processes and data analyses 1, including a report of 1000 words. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 - 3 are adddressed in this assessment.
| From Week 1 to Week 5 | 20% |
Assignment two: Hydrological processes and data analyses 2, including a report of 1000 words. ILO 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 6 to Week 7 | 20% |
Assignment three: Rainfall-runoff and flood modelling, including a report of 1000 words. ILO 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 9 | 20% |
Assignment four: Groundwater hydrology, including a report of 1000 words. ILOs 6 and 7 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 9 to Week 12 | 20% |
One final (written) examination. ILOs 1-7 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Q J Wang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to 50 hours of contact hours, including lectures (i.e. 24 hours), tutorials (i.e. 24 hours) and lab practical (i.e. 2 hours). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Prof. QJ Wang
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Environmental Engineering Course Master of Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering 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.
- 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