UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

CIV2263 Water systems

Faculty of Engineering

CIV2263 Water systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1005, (ENG1014 or ENG1060) and (ENG1011 or ENG1001) and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 5 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

E3009 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Architectural Design

Prerequisites: (ENG1011 or ENG1001)

Corequisite: ENG1005 and ( ENG1014 or ENG1060)

E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisites rule if you are enrolled in this course.

Overview

The unit focuses on fundamentals of hydraulics. Hydrostatics is first introduced with application to dam and gates. The basic equations of continuity, momentum and energy conservation are derived and applied to the design of pressurised pipelines. Flow in open channels is introduced with application to waterways, aqueducts and pipes flowing partly full; applications include design of spillways and culverts.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonFlexible
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Weekly practice class assignmentsThreshold hurdle
    20%
  • Individual assignmentThreshold hurdle
    10%
  • Analysis of experimental dataThreshold hurdle
    10%
  • Final assessmentThreshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply fundamental principles to physical problems involving fluids in hydrostatic and dynamic conditions.

  2. 2

    Analyse fluid flow in closed and open conduits.

  3. 3

    Record and discuss findings from laboratory experiments.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Laboratories3 hours
  • Practical activities24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

The unit is a blend of online and guided activities. You are expected to study theoretical material using online videos and documents. Clarification and applications of the theory are presented through guided activities during lectures, practice classes and laboratory sessions.

Learning resources

Required resources

BYOD laptop or tablet.

Where it fits

CIV2263 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Chow MingFai
Associate Professor Valentijn Pauwels
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Valentijn Pauwels

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for CIV2263?

You need ENG1005, (ENG1014 or ENG1060) and (ENG1011 or ENG1001) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after CIV2263?

CIV2263 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including CIV3285, CIV4288, MEC4447 and MEC4459. Those lead on to 5 units in all.

When is CIV2263 offered?

In 2024, CIV2263 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.

How much work is CIV2263?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does CIV2263 have an exam?

No. CIV2263 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include CIV2263?

CIV2263 is part of Civil engineering and Environmental engineering.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available