SEV301 - Water Engineering Design
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Prerequisite: | Must have passed SEJ010, SEM218 and one of SEJ101 or SET111 |
| Corequisite: | STP010 |
| Incompatible with: | SEV328 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour seminar per week, 1 x 2 hour practical experience (studio) per week, 2 x 3 hour practical experiences (laboratories) per trimester. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 2 x 1 hour seminars per week. Students are required to attend and participate in project-based activities at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus for the scheduled sessions during the trimester intensive activities (typically week 6) as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
Water Engineering Design introduces the core principles of water and wastewater systems, guiding student through the full engineering process – from treatment and distribution to collection and reuse or discharge. Students will gain practical experience in water quality assessment through laboratory-based sampling and testing. This includes essential analytical chemistry techniques such as titration and dose-response evaluations, which are critical for identifying contaminants and designing appropriate treatment strategies. The unit explores how physical, chemical and biological processes are applied to improve water quality, ensuring it exceeds health and safety guidelines for use, reuse or environmental discharge. Students will also enhance and apply their knowledge of fluid dynamics in both open and pressurised flow conditions alongside catchment hydrology to design sustainable water infrastructure for new developments. A key focus of the unit is the integration of sustainability principles into the design. Students will need to evaluate how their decisions are guided by and impact environmental health, resource efficiency, and the long term-feasibility of their designs. This includes understanding the environmental footprint of treatment processes, and considering circular economy approaches with regards to water reuse and recovery of residuals. Through this project-based unit, students will engage with the regulatory, economic, and social dimensions of water engineering. They will apply relevant guidelines, standards, and basic cost modelling to inform their designs as they consider the complex trade-offs between economic viability, environmental protection, and social equity.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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Hurdle requirements
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve the milestones outlined in the Student output section of the Assessment table, as part of the portfolio submission.