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Advanced Hydrological Solutions (ENEN90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
QJ Wang
email: quan.wang@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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In this subject, students will learn to solve practical hydrological problems by using the latest research results and the latest research and industry tools. Learning will be student-led and project-based, supported by teaching staff members. Students will learn to scope projects, develop methods, collate data, conduct analyses, write up and present project reports. Each student will work on three projects.
Project modules will vary from year to year. Example modules are design flood modelling, groundwater modelling, hydrodynamic modelling, rainfall-runoff modelling, river system modelling.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- ILO1. Discover the latest research results and the latest research and industry tools relevant to hydrological problems being addressed.
- ILO2. Apply the latest research results and the latest research and industry tools to solve practical hydrological problems
- ILO 3. Develop and undertake highly technical projects in hydrology and water resources
- ILO 4. Develop and articulate strategies for dealing with complexities, data and model limitations, resource constraints in undertaking projects
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENEN90038 | Engineering Hydrology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
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:
Quantitative Environmental Modelling (ENEN90031)
Environmental Analysis Tools (ENEN90032)
Intro to Sustainable Water Management (ENEN30002)
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project report 1 - Individual assessment. Requiring 30 hours of work. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)s, 1-4.
| From Week 1 to Week 4 | 25% |
Project report 2 – individual assessment. Requiring 30 hours of work. Adresses ILO's 1-4.
| From Week 4 to Week 8 | 25% |
Project report 3 – individual assessment. Requiring 30 hours of work. Addresses ILO's 1-4.
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 25% |
Oral presentation – individual assessment. Requiring 20 minutes of presentation plus 10 minutes of questions. Addresses ILO's 1-4.
| From Week 14 to Week 16 | 25% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Q J Wang Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of contact (Two workshops each week; each workshop 2 hours) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
QJ Wang
email: quan.wang@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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: 31 January 2024