URBAN WATER RESOURCES
CIV3UWR
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn the principles for determining the sustainable use of urban water resources. Topics include; principles of hydrology, water quality and water treatment, water pollution, wastewater treatment, and urban water supplies.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Hossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Environmental Engineering, 5th edn | Prescribed | Mackenzie, L & Cornwell, D 2002 | MCGRAW HILL, LONDON |
| Readings | Water Resources Engineering | Prescribed | Wurbs, R & James, W 2002 | PRENTICE HALL, LONDON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply the basic principles of hydrology and hydraulics to urban water resources projects.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse water quality data and interpret the water quality conditions to determine the quality of water.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions. Students work in small groups to conduct practical experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data and draw conclusions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Conduct standard water quality testing in fields.
- Activities:
- Students work in small groups to conduct practical experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data and draw conclusions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Explain the processes of water and wastewater treatment.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Identify the water pollutants and their sources, and water supply schemes for urban use.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Incorporate the concept of sustainability in various water resources engineering design projects.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions. Problem solving assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Epping, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hossam Abo El-Naga
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tutorial Class Activities and Topical Online Quiz | 15 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| Assignment (Case analysis) (1000 words) | 15 | 01, 04, 06 | |
| Examination (2 hours) | 35 | 01, 02, 04, 06 | |
| Group Practical Experiment and Report (2000 words and 20 minutes) | 35 | 02, 03 |