Overview

This unit considers the quality and quantity aspects of water resources management. Tools and techniques appropriate for design and analysis of water resource systems are introduced, starting from a development of quantitative hydrologic modelling and extending to quantitative prediction of water quality transformations. The fundamental principles of water quantity and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Anna Lintern

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Anna Lintern
Dr Izni Zahidi

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Describe the major elements of the catchment water balance/cycle and the relationship with land-use and climate

2.

Appraise water quantity and quality by applying statistical methods and fundamental principles of water quantity and quality modelling

3.

Assess the demand for water, water availability and reliability of supply

4.

Design water quantity and quality management options according to environmental and society requirements

5.

Reflect the potential impacts of climate change on water resources management

6.

Generate technical reports at the standard required by the engineering profession

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Assignments
2 - Worksheets
3 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Other unit costs

The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

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Availability in areas of study

Minor: Civil engineering
Minor: Sustainable engineering