Year No. Offer Mode Description Cred. Pts 98 E1001 S2 X GEOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY 1.00
This unit serves as a basic introduction to geology and hydrology for students in the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Technology of civil engineering courses.
The unit is divided into two equal parts. Part A - Geology Introduction to geology; rock as a construction material; weathering and soil formation; structural geology and geomorphology. Part B - Hydrology Introduction to hydrology; run off and stream flow; reservoir performance; groundwater hydrology; water supplies to cities and towns.
Description Weighting(%)
- Rocks and minerals 20.00
- Structural geology and geological maps 16.00
- Introduction to weathering and geological time 4.00
- Geomorphology 4.00
- Rock as a construction material; geological site 6.00 investigations
- Introduction to hydrology 5.00
- Runoff and stream flow 15.00
- Reservoir performance 12.00
- Groundwater hydrology 10.00
- Water supplies to cities and towns 8.00
A hand held battery operated calculator which does not have keys for
the alphabet.
GEOLOGY
Press F and Siever R, "Earth", Freeman and Co, New York, 1986.
Twidale C R, "Geomorphology with Special Reference to Australia",
Nelson, Melbourne 1968.
McLean A C and Gribble C D, "Geology for Civil Engineers", Allen &
Unwin, London 1985.
Blyth F G H and de Feitas M H, "A Geology for Engineers", Edward
Arnold, London, 1984.
Richey J E, "Elements of Engineering Geology", Pitman, London 1964.
HYDROLOGY
Munro C H, "Australian Water Resources and Their Development", Angus
and Robertson, Australia 1974.
Pilgrim D H (ed), "Australian Rainfall and Runoff: A Guide to Flood
Estimation", Vol 1, Institution of Engineers, Australia, Revised
1997.
Heath Ralph C and Trainer R W, "Introduction to Groundwater
Hydrology", John Wiley and Sons 1968.
Chow V T, Maidment D R and Mays L W, "Applied Hydrology", McGraw
Hill Publishers 1988.
ACTIVITY HOURS Directed Study 115 Private Study 20 Examinations 4 Assessments 16
No *F/S Marks Due Description Wtg(%) LBL WWW 1 S 100.00 09/10/98 HYDROLOGY ASSIGNMENT 10.00 Y N 2 S 100.00 16/10/98 GEOLOGY ASSIGNMENT 10.00 Y N 3 S 400.00 END S2 2 HOUR CLOSED EXAMINATION - PART A 40.00 N N 4 S 400.00 END S2 2 HOUR RESTRICTED EXAMINATION - PART B 40.00 N N
1 This unit is presented in two parts - Part A and B. Students must
perform satisfactorily in both parts to complete the unit. In
general, the attainment of 50% of the marks awarded for each part
will be deemed the minimum level of satisfactory performance.
However, a lower mark may be acceptable in one part if the
student's performance is exceptional in the other. In no
circumstances will a mark below 40% be accepted as satisfactory,
irrespective of the marks awarded in the other part.
2 The examination for Part B is restricted, and students are
permitted to use a hand held battery operated calculator which
does not have keys for the alphabet.
3 A closed examination is an examination where the candidates are
allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the
examination.
4 Students must note the make and model of the calculator used on
the front of the Answer Book or Examination Paper where
applicable. This may be subject to checking by the supervisor.
5 If students submit assignments after the due date without prior
approval then a penalty of up to 20% of the assignment total
marks will apply for each working day late.
6 In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local
public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due
date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to
note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for
the Unit Leader's convenience.
7 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying will NOT accept
submission of hand written or typed assignments by facsimile,
email or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who do
not have regular access to postal services may be given special
consideration.
8 A minimum standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
in order for a passing grade to be achieved.