EA5016 - Hydrology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
An introduction to hydrology, including surface water hydrology and groundwater hydrology
as well as special issues. An outline and description of concepts and methodologies
used in the analysis of hydrological processes and their applications in practice.
A discussion of hydrology and related theories and technologies in the management
of environment in general, and applications of hydrological principles in water resources
management in particular. The special issues cover water resources issues in Australia
and the world, water quality, water pollution and treatment, salinity, water-logging,
surface-groundwater interactions, 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 fundamental knowledge and skills in hydrology and related earth and environmental
sciences including skills in the laboratory and field, map and photograph interpretation,
analysis of hydrological data and application of information technologies in hydrology.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (30%) - Individual.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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EA2006 EA2400 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr HanShe Lim |
Lecturers:
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Mr Caleb Puszkiewicz, Dr HanShe Lim. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours practicals
- 27 hours workshops - Computer workshop
- 26 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 1
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr HanShe Lim |
Lecturers:
|
Mr Caleb Puszkiewicz, Dr HanShe Lim. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours practicals
- 27 hours workshops - Computer workshops
- 26 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- 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.