Available in 2024
Course code

CIVL4541

Units

10 units

Level

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

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