In this unit, you will be introduced to the basic principles of hydraulics and hydrology used in civil and environmental engineering. You will apply the concepts of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy. You are also introduced to flow measurements, physical modeling of hydraulic systems, and pump selection to suit given applications. You will solve problems, prepare basic designs, and describe the construction and maintenance of pipes and open channel systems. You will learn about monitoring and analysis of the basic components of the hydrologic cycle. You will also use HEC-RAS or equivalent software to create a digital twin of a hydraulic system, and validate your model's output by participating in a remote design studio. In completing these tasks, you must use appropriate technical language in written communication and work individually and in teams to solve problems.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

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Some students found that the course workload was high.

The unit content should be reviewed to enhance the learning experience of students while ensuring the necessary content is covered.

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Some students expected a clear outline of the assessment tasks.

It should be communicated to the students that the assessments are ill-defined by design. The goal is not to confuse the students but to allow them to work on the ambiguous nature of tasks that they may encounter in the workplace.

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Students wanted more useful feedback.

Assignments should be returned with more comprehensive feedback. A dedicated feedback session should help students understand the feedback in detail.