SLE231 - Hydrology and Water Resources Management

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, W)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:

K James

Prerequisite:

One of SLE101, SQA102, SLE102, SQB122, SQE131, SQE239 or SLE239

Incompatible with:

SQE331, SQP211

Contact hours:

2 x 1 hour lecture, equivalent of 1 x 3 hour practical per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit includes: an overview of water properties as a fluid and limited natural resource and the hydrological cycle; a detailed study of the types and characteristics of groundwater, surface water, stream flow regimes and channel-forming processes and catchment hydrology, and surface-water/groundwater and soil-water-organism interactions; a detailed examination and case studies of the techniques used in assessing and managing stream and catchment health (including the assessment and management of salinisation and acidification) and environmental flows.

Assessment

Three-part field based assignment 50%, field excursion report 20%, 2 x online tests 30%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$565$565$1006$3450$3260

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.