CIVL4541
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides a practical introduction to investigation and design techniques in water engineering. The emphasis is on a realistic problem requiring investigation of several options in a multi-objective context and conceptual design. The problem is set by a practicing engineer.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore BCA
- Semester 2 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate basic investigation and conceptual design skills in a multi-objective, multi-option problem framework.
2. Apply research and design skills acquired in earlier courses to solve design problems.
3. Work as part of a design team.
4. Communicate and interact at a professional level.
Content
Investigation of a range of water engineering options in a multi-objective context; hydrologic analysis; conceptual hydraulic/water resources design.
Requisite
This course is only available to students who have successfully completed CIVL4450 and active in one of the programs:
[12282] Bachelor Engineering(Hons)(Civil)/Bachelor Engineering(Hons)(Surveying)
[12288] B Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
[12289] Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)/Bachelor of Business
[12290] Bachelor of Eng (Hons)(Civil)/Bachelor of Eng (Hons)(Environmental)
[40054] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
[40082] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
[40083] Bachelor of Civil Eng (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Eng (Honours)
[40084] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics
[40085] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
[40353] Bachelor of Civil Eng (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Eng (Honours)
[40354] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
[40356] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
[40357] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics
[40358] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
Assumed knowledge
Content covered in course CIVL4450 Water Engineering.
Assessment items
Report: Client Proposal
Report: Final Report/Debrief
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore BCA
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 term starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 term starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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