Overview
Advanced Water Engineering will introduce you to different components of the hydrologic cycle that are essential for designing complex water infrastructures. In this unit, you will discuss concepts of probability and uncertainty governing water resources projects. You will estimate design rainfall and losses, and peak flows and volumes for engineering design. You will also be introduced to the design of pipe networks for water supply and collection of wastewater and stormwater. You will also be designing hydraulic structures necessary to control urban stormwater. 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
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 Postgraduate 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.
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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
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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.
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More workshop and software classes.
Students will be asked during the class if they need additional workshop sessions. Additional drop-in sessions will be offered if requested by students.
- Formulate, plan, manage and complete projects individually or in teams in an ethical and professional manner considering stakeholder requirements and principals of sustainable development
- Design urban water distribution networks
- Design urban wastewater collection networks
- Assess the hydrology of a catchment and estimate design floods for a given annual exceedance probability
- Design urban stormwater collection and treatment systems
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and leadership.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 35% | ||||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 35% | ||||||
| 3 - Examination - 30% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||||
| 4 - Research | ||||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||||
| 8 - 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 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 35% | ||||||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 35% | ||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 30% | ||||||||
Textbooks
Water-Resources Engineering
Edition: Third (2013)
Authors: David A. Chin
Pearson
Binding: eBook
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- EPANET Software
- Personal Computer
- QGIS Software
- TUFLOW Software
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
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Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Design of water distribution system I
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz 2
Module/Topic
Design of water distribution system II
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz 3
Module/Topic
Design of wastewater collection system I
Chapter
Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz 4
Module/Topic
Design of wastewater collection system II
Chapter
Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz 5
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Probability and statistics in water resources engineering
Chapter
Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Fundamentals of surface water hydrology I
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz 7
Module/Topic
Fundamentals of surface water hydrology II
Chapter
Chapter 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz 8
Portfolio I Due: Week 8 Monday (9 Sept 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Design of storm water collection system I
Chapter
Chapter 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz 9
Module/Topic
Design of storm water collection system II
Chapter
Chapter 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Weekly Quiz 10
Module/Topic
Introduction to storm water management system
Chapter
Chapter 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Portfolio
Portfolio 1 (35% of total unit marks) has three components:
- Weekly online tests (15 marks)
- Team Report (10 marks)
- Individual Viva-voce (10 marks)
The 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.
Weekly online tests:
This assessment task is designed to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered during the week. The main characteristics of the weekly tests are:
- There are four weekly tests from week two to week five. You should attempt at least three tests and the fourth test is optional;
- Each test carries five marks;
- Total marks from the four tests will be your final score with a maximum score of 15;
- You are allowed to attempt each test only once;
- You have to be present in class to attempt the tests;
- There will be five numerical questions in each test;
- You have 15 minutes from when you start your attempt to submit your answers;
- Feedback is immediate as to whether the correct or wrong answer has been entered but no detailed information is given on the processes.
Team Report
This assessment task is designed to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered during the first five weeks. You will work in a team to design and analysis of water-distribution and wastewater collection systems. Some information related to the project area is provided and you need to collect other relevant information from suppliers, councils and market survey as appropriate. This team-based project is by design open-ended, and you are to make several assumptions. Your individual marks from the report depend on your contribution to the project. Additional information on the project and assessment criteria is available on the unit website.
Individual Viva-voce
After the submission of the team report, you will be invited for an interview. This will be an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the topics covered during the first five weeks including the team project.
Week 8 Monday (9 Sept 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 10 Monday (23 Sept 2019)
Within two weeks after submission.
Assessment of the Team report will be done based on
- Valid and Verified assumptions: All values and statements should be properly referenced and supported.
- Explanation of the work: All design steps should be explained in full detail. This covers the 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 and clear presentation of workings with links to the desired results.
- Accuracy in calculations and correct results.
- Appropriate and professional level of Communication: The report should show step by step process of the design and should be reported in a professional way.
- Formulate, plan, manage and complete projects individually or in teams in an ethical and professional manner considering stakeholder requirements and principals of sustainable development
- Design urban water distribution networks
- Design urban wastewater collection networks
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and leadership.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
2 Portfolio
Portfolio 2 (35% of total unit marks) has three components:
- Weekly online tests (15 marks)
- Team Report (10 marks)
- Individual Viva-voce (10 marks)
The omission of any of the above-mentioned items from Portfolio 1 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 during Weeks 6-11.
Weekly online tests:
This assessment task is designed to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered during the week. The main characteristics of the weekly tests are:
- There are four weekly tests from week seven to week ten. You should attempt at least three tests and the fourth test is optional;
- Each test carries five marks;
- Total marks from the four tests will be your final score with a maximum score of 15;
- You are allowed to attempt each test only once;
- You have to be present in class to attempt the tests;
- There will be five numerical questions in each test;
- You have 15 minutes from when you start your attempt to submit your answers;
- Feedback is immediate as to whether the correct or wrong answer has been entered but no detailed information is given on the processes.
Team Report
This assessment task is designed to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered during weeks 6-11. You will work in a team to on the design of a stormwater drainage system for a sub-division using industry standard software. Some of the input data relevant to the chosen location of the project will be sourced from ARR2016, QUDM and other sources. This team-based project is by design open-ended, and you are to make several assumptions. Your individual marks from the report depend on your contribution to the project. Details of the Team Project will be provided on the course website.
After the submission of the team report, you will be invited for an interview. This will be an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the topics covered during the first five weeks including the team project.
Week 12 Tuesday (8 Oct 2019) 5:00 pm AEST
After certification of grades.
Assessment of the Team report will be done based on
- Valid and Verified assumptions: All values and statements should be properly referenced and supported.
- Explanation of the work: All design steps should be explained in full detail. This covers the 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 and clear presentation of workings with links to the desired results.
- Accuracy in calculations and correct results.
- Appropriate and professional level of Communication. The report should show step by step process of the design and should be reported in a professional way.
- Formulate, plan, manage and complete projects individually or in teams in an ethical and professional manner considering stakeholder requirements and principals of sustainable development
- Assess the hydrology of a catchment and estimate design floods for a given annual exceedance probability
- Design urban stormwater collection and treatment systems
- Demonstrate a professional level of communication and leadership.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
Examination
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