Hydrological Processes 1

Subject CVEN90012 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 48 hours
Total Time Commitment: 150 hours per semester
Prerequisites: Admission into a postgraduate course OR
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Not offered in 2010
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 421-490 Quantification of Physical Processes A
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit

website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Jeffrey Walker

Contact

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Subject Overview: At the conclusion of this subject students should be capable of undertaking quantitative analyses of physical processes related to surface hydrology. Emphasis will be placed on the application of fundamental principles of mathematics and physics to the conceptualisation and analysis of the complex interactions that are the hallmark of environmental systems. Students should also be able to build computer models of these interactions and interpret the output from such models. Topics covered include global water, energy and carbon cycles, precipitation, evapotranspiration, interaction between surface and subsurface water, runoff processes, hydrological modelling and water quality
Objectives: At the end of this subjects students should be able to:
  • Describe and quantitatively analyse the global energy balance and water carbon cycles, and their interaction
  • Describe the process of evapotranspiration and perform quantitative analyses on meteorological and environmental data to compute evapotranspiration
  • Describe and perform quantitative analyses on precipitation processes and measurements
  • Describe and perform quantitative analyses on processes that control runoff and streamflow at the catchment scale
  • Describe and perform quantitative analyses on processes of particulate and soluble contaminant generation and transport in surface waters
  • Describe approaches to hydrological modelling and develop quantitative models of hydrological processes
Assessment:
  • One 3-hour end of semester examination (70%)
  • Three assignments totalling less than 2,000 words (24%)
  • Two 30 minute tests (6%) throughout the semester
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
  • Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both with the engineering team and the community at large
Notes:
  • Please note this subject is co-taught to both undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • This is a companion subject to Hydrological Processes 2
  • Subject is offered for the last time in 2010
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Engineering (EngineeringManagement) Environmental
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Science
Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Master of Environment
Master of Environment
Master of Environmental Engineering
Master of Environmental Engineering
Master of Water Resource Management
Master of Water Resource Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Environment
Postgraduate Diploma in Environment
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Energy Studies
Integrated Water Catchment Management

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