ENE2268 · Hydrology and climate change

Overview

Water is one of the most valuable resources on the planet. However, the availability of safe and secure water supplies is under threat from climate change. In this unit, you will learn the key ways in which climate change threatens water security, for both human and environmental uses. You will learn how to assess the impacts of climate change on water security (both quantity and quality of water), and predict future water availability and water quality – using techniques such as mass balances, rainfall-runoff models and concentration-discharge curves. You will also learn about other threats to water security – such as human activities, and how we manage these threats into the future, to ensure safe and secure water supplies for all.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Environmental engineering Minor: Sustainable engineering

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 40% Final assessment: 60%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Assess impacts of climate change on water quality and quantity.
2. Select and apply appropriate numerical techniques to water quantity and quality analysis and modelling, and assess the impact of climate change on water resources with an understanding of limitations.
3. Communicate effectively through writing engineering reports on project assignments in the field of water resources management.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.