| The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information click on the Timetable link below. |
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| Credit: 6 points Availability: Semester 2 (See Timetable) Old unit code: 708.250
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| Outcomes: Students are able to apply knowledge of basic science fundamentals, illustrate in-depth technical competence as well as an expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning. |
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| Content: This unit assists students to understand and describe quantitatively, where appropriate, the land surface component of the hydrological cycle. The unit provides a holistic treatment of the field of surface hydrology with a focus on heterogeneity and variability, multiple-flow pathways and residence times, water balance and scale issues. In particular, the unit illustrates the processes of precipitation, infiltration and run-off generation, groundwater flow and transport, and evapotranspiration and streamflow through exposition of fundamental theories combined with the analysis and interpretation from observed data. In addition to lectures, regular assignments and the use of the computer for data analyses, there are one or two field trips organised to expose students to field situations and approaches to measurements. |
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Assessment: This comprises a final examination, ongoing assignments and reports. Students are assessed on their ability to apply knowledge of basic scientific engineering to clearly defined hydrological problems within a limited timeframe, together with their ability to think clearly, demonstrate understanding, communicate effectively and solve problems. They also demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge of basic hydrological and engineering fundamentals to solve clearly defined problems, and demonstrate independent learning through the reading of additional material outside of the classroom.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit except in the case of a bachelor's pass degree student who has obtained a mark of 45 to 49 and is currently enrolled in this unit, and it is the only remaining unit that the student must pass in order to complete their course. |
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| Unit Co-ordinator(s): Associate Professor Keith Smettem |
| Location: UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode: on-campus |
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| Prerequisites: MATH1XXX or TEE Applicable Mathematics |
Contact hours—lectures: 3 hrs per week; computer/modelling exercises/labs and field work: 2 hrs per week
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Assistance with study skills, including English language skills,
is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students
(see http://www.studysmarter.uwa.edu.au/).
Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423. |
Text
Hornberger, G. M. et al. Elements of Physical Hydrology: Johns Hopkins University Press 1998
Recommended reading
Bras, R. L. Hydrology: an Introduction to Hydrologic Science: Addison-Wesley 1990
Chow, V. T. et al. Applied Hydrology: McGraw-Hill 1988
Dingman, S. L. Physical Hydrology: Prentice-Hall 1993
Shaw, E. M. Hydrology in Practice: Chapman & Hall 1994
Tindall, J. A. and Kunkel, J.R. Unsaturated Zone Hydrology for Scientists and Engineers: Prentice Hall 1999
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Books and other material wherever listed may be subject to change.
Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback. |
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