Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Civil Engineering School
This is an introductory level course that builds on the topics covered in the introductory environmental fluid mechanics to provide the fundamental principles that underpin the design and analysis of natural and engineered waterways, such as rivers, water supply canals, dam spillways, weirs, and culverts. Topics include water engineering and the hydrological cycle, hydrological measurement and statistics, design rainfall patterns, temporal patterns and rainfall-runoff models, flow routing and channel routing, introduction to free surface flows, energy and momentum in open channel flow, friction and flow resistance laws, uniform flows in channels and physical modelling of free surface flows. The course includes a set of laboratory practicals, a field trip, and a guest lecture on current industry approaches to modelling free surface flows.
Hydrology is the study of the distribution and fate of water in time and space as it progresses through the water cycle. This includes analysis of extreme events such as droughts and floods as they relate to the design of water supply systems and civil engineering infrastructure. An understanding of hydrological processes is the foundation of modern water resource management. Hydrological concepts also provide the starting point for the examination of Catchment Hydraulics, free-surface flows and the design of hydraulic structures that convey these flows. A wide variety of free surface flows occur in the natural and built environment, ranging from tranquil river flows to flash floods, and from quiet backwaters upstream of weirs to intense turbulence in energy dissipators downstream of spillways. Topics covered in the course include:
1. Rainfall and runoff generation processes;
2. Hydrological statistics and risk;
3. Characterisation and analysis of free-surface flows;
4. Mass, energy and momentum conservation applied to fluid flow engineering problems;
5. Physical and numerical modelling of free-surface flows; and
6. Analysis and design of water conveyance systems.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
(ENGG1400 or ENGG1700) and (MATH1051 or MATH1071) and (MATH1052 or MATH1072)
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
CIVL2530
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
CIVL3120 or CIVL2140 or CIVL3140 or CIVL3141 or CIVL3110
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
Professor Tom Baldock
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course includes an optional excursion to the Wivenhoe Dam on Thursday of week 7 (Thu 5 September 2024). More information will be provided in lecutres.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of the course is to develop the capacity to explain the components of the hydrologic cycle and interpret, analyse and predict free-surface flows in both natural and engineered channels. Application of fluid mechanics principles in combination with approaches used by engineers to collect, assess and apply hydrological and hydraulic information will be used to solve civil and environmental engineering design problems including design for extreme events such as floods and drought. The course also aims to provide students with the ability to apply this understanding to contribute to hydrological engineering projects in professional practice. The course introduces students to hydrologic and hydraulic engineering applications relevant to their future careers, particularly waterway and water resource engineering, and aims to achieve the learning objectives set out below.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the key components of the hydrological cycle and the purpose of hydrological analysis at a level of detail consistent with professional engineering practice, including the ability to provide examples to aid in their explanation.
LO2.
Efficiently source, describe and critically assess basic hydrological information.
LO3.
Successfully apply engineering analysis tools to aid in computation and analysis of engineering problems including estimating the flood hydrograph from a set of contributing sub-catchments, calculating water balances for a range of hydrological scenarios, performing dynamic water balances as the basis to predict flood attenuation through simple storages as well the estimation of maximum sustainable yields from different water resource systems.
LO4.
Apply catchment scale hydrologic concepts to estimate design flood flows the preliminary design of flood control systems for small catchments including the application of rainfall data to predict flood flows.
LO5.
Correctly apply the continuity, momentum and energy principles to steady open channel flows and common hydraulic structures.
LO6.
Correctly determine appropriate friction coefficients for engineered channels and natural systems, and apply these to complex channel geometry.
LO7.
Assess and calculate uniform flow conditions for open channel flow and design channels to carry a given discharge.
LO8.
Correctly distinguish the differences between uniform, gradually varied and rapidly varied flow in open channels and to correctly apply different techniques to predict flow conditions and solve practical problems.
LO9.
Successfully work within a team to collect, synthesise and analyse laboratory and field data and report that information in a clear, concise, timely and professional manner.
LO10.
Improve your ability to manage your learning, to reflect on your own learning and improve your study approach.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Laboratory reports
|
12% |
Laboratory practical 1 5/08/2024 - 2/09/2024 Laboratory practical 2 9/09/2024 - 14/10/2024 |
| Quiz |
Quizzes
|
10% |
In-class quiz (CAFS) 12/08/2024 9:50 am In-class quiz (CAFS) 2/09/2024 9:50 am In-class quiz (CAFS) 30/09/2024 9:50 am
Students must be able to access the Zoom class and TurningPoint polling to receive marks. |
| Project |
Team Project
|
28% |
22/07/2024 - 18/10/2024
Assessment due before 1:00 pm on day of submission. |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Laboratory reports
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 12%
- Due date
Laboratory practical 1 5/08/2024 - 2/09/2024
Laboratory practical 2 9/09/2024 - 14/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
Two individual written reports, one for each practical class.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must attend all two practical classes and complete the reports to a satisfactory standard corresponding to a grade of 4 or higher, to be eligible to receive a grade of 4 or higher in the course overall.Submission guidelines
Assessment is due at the end of each practical on the day of the practical. No late submission shall be accepted. In practice, the students are asked to submit before 16:50 and they are assessed on whatever is completed.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student is not able to attend for any valid reason, they can make up the practical at any time within the 4 weeks window when the practical is run.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Quizzes
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
In-class quiz (CAFS) 12/08/2024 9:50 am
In-class quiz (CAFS) 2/09/2024 9:50 am
In-class quiz (CAFS) 30/09/2024 9:50 am
Students must be able to access the Zoom class and TurningPoint polling to receive marks.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
CAFS (Concept Assessment and Feedback Sessions) - CAFS are in-class quizzes that will lead students through the parts of previous exam questions or tutorial questions, while assessing progress both individually, followed by feedback on the questions, before moving onto the next step of the problem. The aim is to provide feedback on students' learning of the concepts that underlie the course content and exam questions. Solutions to the CAFS questions are provided after the quizzes and students are welcome to discuss them further in tutorials and contact sessions. Assessment will be by Multiple Choice Questions, using polling via TurningPoint (also called Point Solutions) responseware (virtual "clickers" on mobile phone, tablet or browser). The quiz will be run live over Zoom and TurningPoint, during scheduled lecture sessions.
Students may work in pairs or small groups.
Final marks will be based on the scores for the best 2 out of 3 quizzes to account for one off technology issues or absence. Re-weighting of marks will apply if more than one quiz is missed for approved reasons. Dates for CAFS classes are given in the lecture schedule on Blackboard, but are subject to change (at least one week notice of a change will be given).
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assessment will be by Multiple Choice Questions, using polling via TurningPoint (also called Point Solutions) responseware (virtual "clickers" on mobile phone, tablet or browser). The quiz will be run live over Zoom and TurningPoint, during scheduled lecture sessions.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
There is no late submission or deferred assessment for the quizzes, which must be completed live in the scheduled lecture session. This cannot be done in a delayed lecture viewing timeslot.
Team Project
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 28%
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 18/10/2024
Assessment due before 1:00 pm on day of submission.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L09, L10
Task description
In teams of 4 students perform various hydrological analyses in response to a project briefing document. The briefing document for this assessment item will be available via the course Blackboard site. Peer assessment will be used and students will also need to complete an individual learning reflection report. This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Students are encouraged to regularly engage with course staff during tutorial and on-line via the course Blackboard site to discuss the project and receive feedback on their draft solutions.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assessment must be submitted through the course BlackBoard site
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
The final exam will cover the entire semester's work and include a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
To receive an overall grade of 4 or more, a student must achieve at least 45% on the final exam.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Some engagement with the assessment tasks; however, no demonstrated evidence of understanding of the concepts in the field of study. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Deficiencies in understanding the fundamental concepts of the field of study. Inability to identify data, cases, problems and their solutions, and implications. Presents inappropriate or unsupported arguments Inability to apply knowledge and skills. Communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete, confusing and not appropriate to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Superficial understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study. Attempts to identify data, cases, problems and their solutions, and implications. Presents undeveloped arguments. Emerging ability to apply knowledge and skills. Communicates information or ideas with limited clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline. Falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass. Some knowledge of the subject is evident but the student only demonstrates a limited understanding of the underlying concepts. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Adequate knowledge of fundamental concepts of the field of study. Identifies data, cases, problems and their solutions, and implications. Develops routine arguments or decisions. Acceptable application of knowledge and skills. Uses some of the conventions of the discipline to communicate appropriately. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the relevant information and at least an adequate understanding of the underlying concepts. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Good knowledge of fundamental concepts of the field of study. Considered evaluation of data, cases, problems and their solutions, and implications. Develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification. Effective application of knowledge and skills. Uses the conventions of the discipline to communicate at an effective level. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the relevant information and a sound understanding of the key concepts. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Substantial knowledge of fundamental concepts of the field of study. Critical evaluation of data, cases, problems and their solutions, and implications. Perceptive insights in identifying, generating and synthesising competing arguments or perspectives. Extensive application of knowledge and skills. Uses the conventions of the discipline to communicate at a professional level. Key concepts are understood. There is a demonstrated ability to solve previously unseen problems. There are only minor factual inaccuracies and there is little irrelevant information. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Mastery of content. Expert and critical evaluation of data, cases, problems and their solutions, and implications. Significant and sophisticated insights in identifying, generating and synthesising competing arguments or perspectives. Original, novel and/or creative application of knowledge and skills. Exploits the conventions of the discipline to communicate at an expert level. Key concepts are understood and can be used to solve previously unseen problems. There is evidence of critical analysis and an ability to synthesise information from different aspects of the subject. There are insignificant factual inaccuracies and there is limited irrelevant information. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Supplementary assessment can take any form, for example, an oral or a written exam/report which will be decided on a case by case basis.
Supplementary assessment is not available for the laboratory practical classes and any student who fails with a grade of 3 based on the laboratory practical classes will not be eligible for supplementary assessment.
Students who are granted a supplementary assessment must obtain a minimum of 50% in the supplementary assessment to pass the course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
The course website is on Blackboard. The course is comprised of a 13 week series of lectures covering material on open chanel hydraulics, hydraulic engineering, physical hydrology, applied hydrology and statistical hydrology. In Open channel hydraulics, the lecture materials will follow closely the text book "The Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow: An Introduction." (2004) Butterworth-Heinemann, 2nd edition, while tutorial questions, tutorial solutions and additional relevant materials will be made available via the CIVL3155 Blackboard. ln Hydrology, lecture notes, tutorial questions, tutorial solutions and project briefs will be made available via the CIVL3155 Blackboard at the commencement of the course.
There is no single recommended textbook for this course. Students will require access to parts of the electronically available resources listed below from time to time.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Tutorials A 13-week set of tutorials focused on problem-based learning activities. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Practical |
Laboratory practicals Analysis of fluid flow in laboratory settings. Learning outcomes: L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
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Lecture |
Lecture series A 13 week set of lectures providing theory and problem-based learning activities. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Fieldwork |
Field trip A non-compulsory field trip within a local catchment with accompanying design calculations Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L09, L10 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: