Skip to Content

Future Students - Courses

click here for a printable version of this page  

Urban Water Resources

Unit Code: HES3112




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

48 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

Pre-req HES2340
Pre-req/Co-req HES2146C

HES2146C

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

Back to Top

Aims & Objectives:

During the unit we aim to:
  • Introduce to students to a variety concepts and theories outlining: Wastewater and water treatment processes, Water quality testing standard procedures, The components and interactions in urban hydrology, Methods in flood estimation, The significance of incorporating environmentally sustainable principles to water resources and environmental engineering design, Current stormwater best management practices
  • Identify and highlight the current issues in water and environmental practices
  • Provide students with opportunities to relate theories into practice with current case studies in water industry and field trips
After successfully completing this unit students should be able to:
  • Analyse water quality data and interpret the water quality conditions in any waterways
  • Conduct standard water quality testing in fields
  • Understand the treatment process in water and wastewater treatment
  • Apply basic principles of hydraulics and hydrology in urban water resources and environmental projects
  • Recognise the importance of incorporating the concept of sustainability in various water resources engineering design projects
  • Develop an appreciate social objectives and environmental issues in urban resources management
  • Enhance student's awareness of current water resources and environmental issues

Back to Top

Teaching Methods:

Lectures, (24 hours),
Laboratory work (12 hours),
Tutorials (12 hours)

Back to Top

Assessment:

Examinations (60-70%),
Assignments/Case Studies (30-40%)

Back to Top

Generic Skills Outcomes:

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
  • Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
  • Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
  • Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
  • Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so

Back to Top

Content:

  • Water quality, urban water resources, drainage and sewerage systems: Water quality parameters and standard water testing equipments, Water treatment processes, Wastewater treatment processes and policies, Urban water supply schemes, sources of supply, general arrangements, Urban drainage design and modelling
  • Components of Hydrological cycle and Rainfall: Precipitation measurements and analysis, Intensity-Duration-Frequency analysis, Infiltration and estimation of effective precipitation
  • Flood estimation and Hydrograph Analysis: Surface runoff and hydrograph analysis, Rational method
  • Stormwater detention for quality and quantity management: Components in urban stormwater pollutions, Water sensitive urban design, Stormwater reuse applications

Back to Top

Reading Materials:

Wurbs, R. And James, W. (2002) Water Resources Engineering, Prentice Hall.

Back to Top