Urban Water Resources
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
AND
Concurrent Pre-req: can be either completed prior at the same time
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills concerning the interactions in urban hydrology, methods in flood estimation, channel hydraulics, wastewater & water treatment processes and water sensitive urban design.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply basic principles of hydraulics and hydrology in urban water resources and environmental projects. (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3)
2. Analyse water quality data and interpret the water quality conditions in any waterways. (K1, K2, K5, K6, S1)
3. Understand the treatment process in water and wastewater treatment. (K4, A1)
4. Analyse flood frequency and estimate floods for different return periods. (K4, K5, K6, A4, A5)
5. Recognise the importance of incorporating the concept of sustainability in various water resources engineering design projects. (A1, A2, A3, A6)
3. Understand the treatment process in water and wastewater treatment. (K4, A1)
4. Analyse flood frequency and estimate floods for different return periods. (K4, K5, K6, A4, A5)
5. Recognise the importance of incorporating the concept of sustainability in various water resources engineering design projects. (A1, A2, A3, A6)
6. Develop and appreciate social objectives and environmental issues in urban water resources management. (A3, A6, S4)
7. Enhance awareness on current water resources and environmental issues. (A1, A4, A5)
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Live Online Lecture | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Face to Face Class (Tutorial) | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Online Learning Activities | 0.67 | 12 | 8 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.83 | 12 | 94 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Examination | Individual | 50-60% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual | 10% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Assignment | Individual | 30-40% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Minimum requirements to pass this unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
Content
• Water quality, urban water resources, drainage and sewerage systems: Water quality parameters and standard water testing equipment, Water treatment processes, Wastewater treatment processes and policies, urban water supply schemes, sources of supply, general arrangements, urban drainage design and modelling.
• Components of Hydrological cycle and Rainfall: Precipitation measurements and analysis, Intensity-Duration-Frequency analysis, Infiltration and estimation of effective precipitation
• Flood estimation and Hydrograph Analysis: Surface runoff and hydrograph analysis, Rational method
• Stormwater detention for quality and quantity management: Components in urban stormwater pollutions, Water sensitive urban design, Stormwater reuse applications
• Components of Hydrological cycle and Rainfall: Precipitation measurements and analysis, Intensity-Duration-Frequency analysis, Infiltration and estimation of effective precipitation
• Flood estimation and Hydrograph Analysis: Surface runoff and hydrograph analysis, Rational method
• Stormwater detention for quality and quantity management: Components in urban stormwater pollutions, Water sensitive urban design, Stormwater reuse applications
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.