Hydraulics and Hydrology

Course aim

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

Course content

1. Introduction to open channel hydraulics
2. Open channel design
3. Flow profile classification
4. Flow profile computations by Direct step and Standard step methods
5. Hydrological cycle and water balance
6. Hydrological and meteorological data collection and interpretation
7. Hydrological modelling
8. Design rainfall and flood estimation
9. HEC-RAS modelling of river network systems

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	2 hours x 1 week
Computer Practical	2 hours x 11 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.