Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to the application of the principles of hydraulics and hydrology to solve water engineering problems. You will study the probability, risk and uncertainty concepts governing hydrologic and hydrology design. You are also introduced to groundwater resources, river and reservoir routing, rapid and gradually varying flow in open channels, flood and stormwater control, design of hydraulic structures, and sedimentation and erosion hydraulics. The unit requires you to solve design problems in catchment hydrology and urban flood water management and prepare basic designs. In completing these tasks, you must use appropriate technical language in written communication and work in teams to solve problems.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: ENEC13009 Hydraulics or ENEC12010 Hydraulics & Hydrology
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2019
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
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.
Feedback from Course Evaluation
Some topics of XPSWMM should be prerecorded for students to watch before the workshops. The presenter can then address individual students' concerns during the workshop sessions without much distraction to other students in class. This will also be useful for the distance students to watch uninterrupted videos.
Selected topics of XPSWMM will be prerecorded.
Feedback from Course Evaluation
The storm pipe network design can be simplified by asking students to do manual design using only the Rational method and solution compared with XPSWMM outputs.
A simple storm pipe network design example using only the Rational method will be given and solution compared with XPSWMM outputs.
Feedback from Course Evaluation
The unit is well organised and delivered in a logical order. The textbook is a good resource with useful examples. Using XPSWMM with an authentic project was helpful.
The same resources and delivery mode will be used.
Feedback from Course Evaluation
Feedback and communication from the lecturers were good.
This practice will be continued.
- Apply skills in hydraulics and hydrology to water engineering design
- Conduct a hydrology assessment of a catchment
- Design urban stormwater management systems
- Prepare team reports for water engineering projects
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 50% | ||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 50% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 50% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Water-Resources Engineering
Third Edition (2013)
Authors: David A. Chin
Pearson Education Limited
Harlow Harlow , Essex CM202 2JE , UK
ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0-273-78591-0
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- QGIS Software
- TUFLOW Software
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
y.gyasi-agyei@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Probability, Risk and Uncertainty Analysis for Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design
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Chin: Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Rainfall Intensity-Frequency-Duration
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Chin: Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Design Rainfall Temporal Patterns and Losses
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Chin: Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Runoff Routing
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Chin: Chapter 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Reservoir and River Routing
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Chin: Chapter 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Design of Stormwater Collection Systems I
Chapter
Chin: Chapter 11
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Design of Stormwater Collection Systems II
Chapter
Chin: Chapter 11
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Design of Stormwater Management Systems
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Chin: Chapter 12
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Gradually Varying Water Surface Profile
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Chin: Chapter 4
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Culvert Design
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Chin: Chapter 7
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Groundwater Systems
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Chin: Chapter 14, 15
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Project Report
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Portfolio
Portfolio 1 (50% of total unit marks) has two components:
- Written Assessment 1 (30%)
- Online Test 1 (20%)
Omission of any of the above mentioned items from Portfolio 1 will automatically result in a Fail grade. The aim of Portfolio 1 is to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the various concepts, theories and processes presented during Weeks 1-5. Further details of various aspects are provided on the unit's Moodle website.
Written Assessment 1
This assessment task is designed to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered during the first five weeks and covers LOs 1 and 2. The questions require demonstration of
adequate presentation of water resources engineering problems, and the topics may include:
- Probability, Risk and Uncertainty Analysis for Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design
- Rainfall Intensity-Frequency-Duration
- Design Rainfall Temporal Patterns and Losses
- Runoff, Reservoir and River Routing
Online Test 1
This assessment task consists of one online Test (Quizzes) covering topics of Weeks 1-5. The main characteristics of the online Test are:
- You are allowed to attempt the test only two times within a given time frame as specified in the unit Schedule on Moodle website, the due date of the online Test is different from the rest of the Portfolio Items;
- There will be between 10 and 20 numerical questions;
- You have 90-180 minutes from when you start your attempt to submit your answers;
- On each attempt, all questions must be answered;
- The average score of the two attempts will be used, and if only one attempt that score will be used;
- Feedback is immediate as to whether the correct or wrong answer has been entered but no detailed information is given on the processes.
Week 6 Friday (30 Aug 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Two weeks after submission
Assessment of the portfolio will be based on the assessment outcomes of the 2 different portfolio items. Each question of Written Assessment 1 will be assessed using three key criteria.
- problem formulation which covers clarity of the data given, clarity of the desired result, and assumptions stated;
- solution process which covers presentation of appropriate diagrams, statement of the principles and formulas in the correct order, presentation of all necessary steps in the analysis in the correct order, clear presentation of
- workings with links to the desired results, and use of correct units;
- accuracy and correct results.
- Apply skills in hydraulics and hydrology to water engineering design
- Conduct a hydrology assessment of a catchment
- Prepare team reports for water engineering projects
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Portfolio
Portfolio 2 (50% of total unit marks) has three components:
- Team Project Report (20%)
- Written Assessment 2 (10%)
- Online Test (20%)
Omission of any of the above mentioned items from Portfolio 2 will automatically result in a Fail grade. The aim of Portfolio 2 is to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the various concepts, theories and processes presented in this unit.
Team Project
The Team Project is on the design of a stormwater drainage system for a sub-division. It covers LOs 1, 2, 3 and 4. You will use TUFLOW software for the design. Some of the input data relevant to the chosen location of the project will be sourced from ARR2016 and QUDM. This team-based project is by design open-ended, and you are to make several assumptions. Details of the Team Project will be provided.
Written Assessment 2
This assessment task is in a similar vein as Assessment 1 with the exception that the questions are on different topics. It is designed to demonstrate whether students have understood the topics covered from Weeks 6 to 11, and addresses LOs 1, 2 and 3. The questions may include the following topics:
- Design of Stormwater Systems
- Gradually Varying Flow in Open Channels
- Culvert design
- Groundwater Systems
Online Test 2
This assessment task consists of one online Test (Quizzes) covering topics of Weeks 6-11. The main characteristics of the online Test are:
- You are allowed to attempt the test only two times within a given time frame as specified in the unit Schedule on Moodle website, the due date of the online Test is different from that of the rest of the Portfolio Items;
- There will be between 10 and 20 numerical questions;
- You have 90-180 minutes from when you start your attempt to submit your answers.
- On each attempt, all questions must be answered;
- The average score of the two attempts will be used, and if only one attempt that score will be used;
- Feedback is immediate as to whether the correct or wrong answer has been entered but no detailed information is given on the processes.
Week 12 Friday (11 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
The assessment will be returned after the certification of grades.
Assessment of the portfolio will be based on the assessment outcomes of the 3 different portfolio items. Assessment Criteria of each of the individual items are available on the unit's Moodle website. All Individual and team items must be considered acceptable (based on readability and presentation) by the unit coordinator to be eligible for grading. Each question of Written Assessment 2 will be assessed using three key criteria;
- problem formulation which covers clarity of the data given, clarity of the desired result, and assumptions stated;
- solution process which covers presentation of appropriate diagrams, statement of the principles and formulas in the correct order, presentation of all necessary steps in the analysis in the correct order, clear presentation of workings with links to the desired results, and use of correct units;
- accuracy and correct results.
- Apply skills in hydraulics and hydrology to water engineering design
- Design urban stormwater management systems
- Prepare team reports for water engineering projects
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
