CIVL6330

Hydrology

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Hydrology and the hydraulics of open channels. Topics include analysis of precipitation, evaporation, infiltration and runoff. Hydrology, frequency and routing of floods. Yield analysis, climate and hydrologic mass balance. Open channel hydraulics including mass, energy and momentum equations. Characterization of steady flow, controls and channel design. Unsteady flow in channels.

Objectives The course provides an introduction to hydrology and open channel hydraulics from the perspective of the scientist and engineer. The scientific perspective provides an overview of the hydrologic cycle, whereas the engineering perspective emphasises the application of hydrology to water and environmental design. The course will:
A1. Introduce the discipline of hydrology and open channel hydraulics
A2. Include laboratory experiments to illustrate key concepts
A3. Introduce solution techniques for common problems in hydrology
A4. Develop critical thinking skills
A5. Generate excitement about the course
Content 1. Hydrologic cycle
2. Precipitation and intensity-frequency-duration analysis
3. Evapotranspiration
4. Infiltration
5. Runoff
6. Energy, mass and momentum equations in open channel hydraulics
7. Characterization of steady flow
8. Channel controls
9. Channel design
10. Flood frequency analysis
11. Unsteady flow
12. Reservoir routing
13. Rainfall runoff routing
Replacing Course(s) N/A.
Transition N/A.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Fortran programming, basic probability and statistics and elementary engineering fluid mechanics.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Laboratory
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal Students must satisfactorily pass the final examination to pass the course.

Criterion fail ensures that students exhibit analytical competency solving problems in hydrology.
Laboratory Exercises Students must satisfactorily pass the laboratory exercises to pass the course.

NOTE: Any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear on the course outline normally issues in Week 1.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for CIVL6330