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 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1005, (ENG1011 or ENG1001) and (ENG1014 or ENG1060) and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV2263
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV2263
3 units list CIV2263 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly practice class assignmentsQuiz / Test40%
- Laboratory assignmentProjectCompetency hurdle20%
- Final assessmentExamination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply fundamental principles to physical problems involving fluids in hydrostatic and dynamic conditions.
- 2
Analyse fluid flow in closed and open conduits.
- 3
Record and discuss findings from laboratory experiments.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Laboratories3 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 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Chow MingFai
- Professor Valentijn Pauwels
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Valentijn Pauwels
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV2263?
You need ENG1005, (ENG1011 or ENG1001) and (ENG1014 or ENG1060) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CIV2263?
CIV2263 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including CIV3285, CIV4288 and MEC4447. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is CIV2263 offered?
In 2025, 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?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV2263?
CIV2263 is part of Civil engineering and Environmental engineering.