CIV6883 Surface water hydrology
Faculty of Engineering
CIV6883 Surface water hydrology is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV6883
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CIV6883
No unit lists CIV6883 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
This unit is available only to Engineering PhD students.
Overview
This unit focuses on the physical processes of land surface hydrology, covering evapotranspiration, precipitation, interception, infiltration and surface flows. The unit also covers the combination of these processes in surface hydrology models, including calibration and applications.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Term 3 | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- Multiple choice quizzes (10 weekly quizzes from weeks 2-11)Threshold hurdle10%
- Assignment #1: Precipitation and evapotranspirationThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment #2: Hydrological modellingThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
compile time series data on precipitation and evapotranspiration.
- 2
model water flow processes in the unsaturated zone.
- 3
understand the process that control runoff and stream flow.
- 4
develop a conceptual hydrological model.
- 5
apply hydrological models to real-world problems.
- 6
work both independently and collaboratively on complex surface water problems.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours 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.
Where it fits
CIV6883 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sina Alaghmand
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV6883?
CIV6883 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CIV6883 offered?
In 2020, CIV6883 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU).
How much work is CIV6883?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV6883 have an exam?
No. CIV6883 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CIV6883?
CIV6883 is part of Engineering PhD program.