Unit of Study CIVL2018 Water Cycle Systems (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Enrolment information

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Unit description

Introduces students to the application of a systems-based engineering approach to management of the human-modified water cycle. A scenario-based learning approach is used to guide students in applying a range of practical tools and techniques along with skills in systems analysis, engineering design and project management to a real industry-based engineering project.

Unit content

Module 1: Hydrologic cycle

Module 2: Hydrologic data

Module 3: Rainfall and runoff

Module 4: Properties and Analysis of Moving Fluids

Module 5: Open channel flow

Module 6: Pipe flow

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term2	Term2
Lismore	Term2	Term2
Online	Term2	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain the basic principles of natural and human-modified water cycle systems

apply practical engineering methods, such as through the application of the rainfall and runoff processes to design solutions to water flows in a human-modified environment

formulate and communicate an innovative approach to solve a water cycle challenge

self-assess use of management skills, social skills and professional judgement in contributing to the successful completion of a project related to the human-modified water cycle

apply hydraulic principles and calculations to real world engineering solutions, including open channel and pipe flow, in order to design and implement flow and pumping systems used in engineering works

define and explain the different properties of fluids under different water engineering conditions.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Reflective writing	20%
Report	50%
Presentation	30%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Reflective writing	20%
Report	50%
Presentation	30%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Reflective writing	20%
Report	50%
Presentation	30%

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