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CIV5264 - Management of water resources and related infrastructure

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate Faculty of Engineering

Leader: B Hatt

Offered

Clayton First semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit develops students' understanding of the broad range of issues arising in managing water resources systems for the benefit of all the stakeholders, including the environment. A basis for quantitative analysis of the water resource systems is developed by introducing key principles, methods and tools for hydrologic and water quality analysis, with the opportunity for students to practice their application in simple example situations. The unit will also provide students with an overview of the legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks for water resources management and the key principles applied in Australia.

Assessment

Assignments: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%. Students must pass both components.

Off Campus Attendance Requirements

150 hours study

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