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
Program Enrolment Rule:
Available to students in the following program(s):
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) [40354]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business [40356]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) [40353]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics [40357]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) [40358]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) [40054]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business [40082]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) [40083]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics [40084]
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) [40085]
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)/Bachelor Engineering (Honours)(Surveying) [12282]
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil) [12288]
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)/Bachelor of Business [12289]
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Environmental) [12290]
Course Pre-Requisite:
Must have successfully completed the following course(s):
CIVL4450
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 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 term starting in week 1
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 term starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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