Area: | WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11555 (v.2) WASM Thermofluids 251 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Energy, momentum and hydraulic principles of open channel flow, channel and flood inundation mapping. Precipitation, atmospheric circulation, hydrologic cycle, measurement, data and error analysis, spatial and temporal patterns, rainfull frequency. Stream flow, flood analyses, runoff models, yields from small and large catchments, and stochastic procedures. Hydraulic design. Fluvial geomorphology, flow in river channels, scour criteria, sediment transport, stable alluvial channels; numerical modelling and management issues. |
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Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Reference materials to be placed in Library Reserve by Unit Coordinator as required. |
Unit Texts: | Lecture notes to be provided by unit coordinator. A copy to be held in Library Reserve at the Kalgoorlie campus. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 40%, Final Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 39901 Environmental Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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