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<p>The key objective of this unit is to understand fundamental hydrological and hydraulic theories and processes. This understanding will further help develop skills required to analyse and design water resource management, especially runoff, water balance and water conveyance. The unit places particular emphasis on the fundamental basis for the estimation of the flow in the catchment and flow hydraulics and estimating runoff for design of water structures including drainage systems.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Pipeline and pumping systems, pipe networks; steady open channel flow; flow control and flow measurement;<br>
2. Design and analysis of hydraulic structures; <br>
3. Precipitation and its analysis; rainfall and runoff estimation; stormwater management and planning; <br>
4. Soil moisture and soil water movement; Groundwater; sediment characterisation and sediment transport; <br>
5. Flood plain management</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The key objective of this unit is to understand fundamental hydrological and hydraulic theories and processes. This understanding will further help develop skills required to analyse and design water resource management, especially runoff, water balance and water conveyance. The unit places particular emphasis on the fundamental basis for the estimation of the flow in the catchment and flow hydraulics and estimating runoff for design of water structures including drainage systems.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Pipeline and pumping systems, pipe networks; steady open channel flow; flow control and flow measurement;<br> 2. Design and analysis of hydraulic structures; <br> 3. Precipitation and its analysis; rainfall and runoff estimation; stormwater management and planning; <br> 4. Soil moisture and soil water movement; Groundwater; sediment characterisation and sediment transport; <br> 5. Flood plain management</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2106">030999 - Civil Engineering, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG1002" target="_blank">ENGRG1002</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENGIN2201"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the various forms of energy that are relevant to the flow of fluid, concepts of hydrostatics and Reynolds number.</p>
K2
<p>Identify and apply equations available for the analysis of flow within both single and more complex pipeline systems; and open channels.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the various components of hydrology and drainage systems.</p>
S1
<p>Solve problems related to fluid statics, Bernoullis equation, energy equations and losses in pipes.</p>
S2
<p>Laboratory experiments to calculate friction losses and measure flows in hydraulic structures.</p>
S3
<p>Undertake rainfall and runoff estimation from rainfall and catchment data.</p>
S4
<p>Gain practical understanding of hydraulic gradient and application of Darcys equation.</p>
S5
<p>Describe evaporation losses, water balance and estimation methods</p>
A1
<p>Apply the equations available for the analysis of flow in pipes and open channels for the solution of practical hydraulic problems.</p>
A2
<p>Apply the equations available for analysis and design of hydraulic structures and water balance for the solution of practical engineering problems.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>An assignment based around the design of an appropriate hydraulic and/or hydrologic system.</p>
<p>Individual assessment including a report and/or presentation.</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2
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<p>Laboratory exercises and/or presentations & assessments</p>
<p>Report/Presentation/Quiz/Test</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
K1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>An examination(s) on any or all of the unit material.</p>
<p>Examination</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S3, S5, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2106">030999 - Civil Engineering, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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