Introduction to Water Engineering

Course aim

The aims of this course are to introduce students to the principles governing fluid flow and develop students’ knowledge in measurement parameters and chemical processes relevant to potable and wastewater treatment.

Course content

• Hydrostatics
• Pressure measurement
• Stability of floating bodies
• Fluids in motion
• Flow measurement
• Flow through pipes
• Flow under varying head
• Dimensional analysis
• Pumps and turbines
• Fundamentals of water chemistry
• Water quality parameters and measurements
• Potable and wastewater treatment processes

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1 Students must have completed one of the following courses:
MATH 1063	Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1
MATH 1078	UO Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1
Group 2 In addition to one course from Group 1, students must have completed one of the following courses:
MENG 1014	UO Engineering Mechanics
MENG 1012	Engineering Mechanics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 7 weeks

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

Assessment

Problem solving exercise, Project, Report, Test/Quiz, Viva Voce

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.