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EA2006 - Hydrology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject is an introduction to fundamentals of hydrology, including surface water
hydrology and groundwater hydrology as well as special issues. It outlines the fundamental
concepts and methodologies used in the analysis of hydrological processes and their
applications in practice. It discusses hydrological theories and technologies used
for water resources management. The special issues cover water resources issues in
Australia and the world, water quality, water pollution and treatment, salinity, irrigation
hydrology, seawater intrusion, the role of water in climate change and global hydrology.
Learning Outcomes
- To gain an understanding of hydrological processes which control the occurrence, movement
and distribution of water in the environment;
- To develop both conceptual and practical knowledge of hydrological processes as well
as the concepts and methods used in hydrological analysis;
- To develop hands-on experience with the collection, analysis, interpretation and application
of hydrological data;
- To develop professional and communication skills such as writing literature reviews
and scientific reports.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (15%) - Group.
Prerequisites: |
AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT LEVEL 1 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
|
EA2400 EA5016 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr HanShe Lim. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 20 hours workshops - Computer Workshops
- 26 hours online activity
- 4 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr HanShe Lim. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 20 hours workshops - Computer Workshops
- 26 hours online activity
- 4 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.