Urban Hydrology (CIVL7131)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2019
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2L, 2W, 1T
Prerequisite
MATH1051 and MATH1052 and (STAT2201 or CIVL2530) and CIVL2131 and CIVL2135.
Recommended prerequisite
CIVL3140 and CIVL3141
Restricted
Minimum of 30 students, or at Head of School's discretion.
Assessment methods
Exercises, examinations, project report
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Key concepts from introductory courses in hydrology are applied to urban environments to derive information to inform the design of water cycle infrastructure. Catchment processes including precipitation, evapotranspiration, infiltration and runoff are examined in the context of sustainable urban design. Techniques for statistical analysis of hydrologic data to support hydrologic design are introduced. Principles for the design of infrastructure to address common water quality issues for urban environments as well as water harvesting to offset potable water supply are also examined. Various modelling tools are used to explore different water sensitive design scenarios.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |