Hydraulics and Hydrology

Course aim

To introduce students to the concepts and principles of open channel hydraulics and engineering hydrology.

Course content

This course covers two modules: Module 1- Hydraulics and Module 2- Engineering Hydrology.

Module 1 covers principles of open channel hydraulics and its applications in modelling of flow profiles of natural river system and pipe flow analyses while components of the Hydrological Cycle.
Module 2: modelling of open channel systems by using HEC-RAS and the applications of principles of Hydrology and Hydraulics to solve real life water resources and management issues are discussed.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CIVE 2010	Introduction to Water Engineering

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	N/A x N/A
Practical	N/A x N/A
Computer Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Computer practicals/assignments (in class), Examination, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.