CIV3285 Engineering hydrology
Faculty of Engineering
CIV3285 Engineering hydrology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CIV2263 and ENG2005 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV3285
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV3285
2 units list CIV3285 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: CIV3264
Overview
The unit introduces you to the basic concepts of hydrology and their application in the engineering practice. The key features of the main components of the hydrologic cycle (i.e., rainfall, streamflow, and evapotranspiration) are presented along with methods to measure and model them in natural and urban environments. Particular emphasis is on flooding and designed floods. The unit also provides an overview of the various water systems in an urban environment, their functions and modes of operation, and the influence of climate variability on urban requirements in terms of management and discharge of stormwater. A final aspect is the activation and transport of contaminants within the urban water cycle.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Undertake hydrological investigations of natural and urban catchments.
- 2
Estimate floods for engineering design and planning.
- 3
Conceptually design and estimate flows of a minor drainage network.
- 4
Design gutters, swales, and pits.
- 5
Produce technical reports developed by teams at the standard required by the engineering profession.
Workload and teaching
2 hours lectures, 2 hours of practical classes and 8 hours of private study per week (group projects and private learning).
Where it fits
CIV3285 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Christoph Rudiger
- Associate Professor Pat Yeh
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV3285?
You need CIV2263 and ENG2005 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CIV3285?
CIV3285 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including CIV4261 and CIV4288.
When is CIV3285 offered?
In 2020, CIV3285 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Which majors and minors include CIV3285?
CIV3285 is part of Civil engineering and Environmental engineering.