Engineering Hydrology (ENEN90038)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 ENEN90039 - Advanced Hydrological Solutions.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Explain the process of evapotranspiration and perform quantitative analyses on meteorological and environmental data to compute evapotranspiration.
  • Describe precipitation processes and perform quantitative analyses on precipitation to be used in engineering designs.
  • Perform flood frequency analyses and flood modelling for engineering design.
  • Explain runoff processes and perform water balance modelling for hydrological investigations.
  • Identify surface water quality issues and conduct simple water quality modelling.
  • Analyse groundwater processes and undertake basic groundwater flow modelling.
  • Identify major sources and types of groundwater contamination and formulate 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: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into one of the following:

  • MC-ENG Master of Engineering
  • 206EC Master of Environmental Engineering

OR

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST20009 Vector Calculus
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST20030 Differential Equations
Semester 2 (On Campus - 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:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENEN30003 Environmental Systems Modelling & 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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

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.

  • 30 hours (of work required)
From Week 1 to Week 520%

Assignment two: Hydrological processes and data analyses 2, including a report of 1000 words. ILO 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 30 hours (of work required)
From Week 6 to Week 720%

Assignment three: Rainfall-runoff and flood modelling, including a report of 1000 words. ILO 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 30 hours (of work required)
From Week 5 to Week 920%

Assignment four: Groundwater hydrology, including a report of 1000 words. ILOs 6 and 7 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 30 hours (of work required)
From Week 9 to Week 1220%

One final (written) examination. ILOs 1-7 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 1.5 hours
Hurdle requirement: Examination must be passed.		During the examination period20%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorQ J Wang
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursUp 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 commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Prof. QJ Wang

    quan.wang@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Environmental Engineering
    CourseMaster of Engineering
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster 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.

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    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: 4 March 2025