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 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CIV2263 and ENG2005 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1ProjectThreshold hurdle20%
- Assignment 2ProjectThreshold hurdle20%
- Online quizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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 workshops and practice classes take on an active learning approach
Weekly workshops will be about translating the theoretical material into technical examples. The weekly practice classes will provide questions for you to work on as well as opportunities to interact with the teaching staff (the first half will also include programming exercises).
Learning resources
Required resources
Refer to the book list submitted. The main textbook is available as an online resource via the library. You are also required to access lecture recordings and slides.
Recommended resources
A few textbooks will be suggested. Softcopy is available in the Monash library.
Other online resources such as reading material, videos etc will be suggested in certain weeks.
Where it fits
CIV3285 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Karim Mostafa
- Dr Arash Zamyadi
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Arash Zamyadi
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 2026, CIV3285 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CIV3285?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV3285 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV3285?
CIV3285 is part of Civil engineering and Environmental engineering.