James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

CS2002 - Catchment, Stream and Lake Engineering

Subject Description

This subject introduces the land components of the hydrological cycle. Topics covered include: Hydrology design rainfall; peak discharges; design flood hydrographs; estimation of floods; urban stormwater management; groundwater hydrology. River mechanics continuity equation; plug flow; solute transport; secondary flow; scour. Reservoir processes stratification; mixing; inflows and outflows; seasonal cycles; destratification methods. The contaminant transport process, surface water hydrology, and groundwater hydrology will be emphasized in this subject.

Learning Outcomes

• develop an understanding of the processes determining surface and subsurface hydrology, river flows and reservoir and lake dynamics
• develop methods of finding engineering solutions to problems associated with standing and flowing surface water and subsurface flows
• develop the ability to work both individually and as part of a team in the analysis and solution of engineering problems pertaining to surface and subsurface flows

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (15%) - Individual
• Computational laboratory 5%, Report 5%, Experimental laboratory 5% - (15%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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