| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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5%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Online Calculations |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 4
GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| Assignment 2 |
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20%
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|
1500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Calculations and written |
|
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| Assignment 3 |
|
25%
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|
2000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Calculations and written |
|
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
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| Final Examination |
2 hrs
|
50%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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demonstrate the components of the hydrological cycle and their interactions;
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explain the components of Australia's current climate and how climate change is predicted to influence the hydrological cycle and formulate remedial action;
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recommend how to set up a raingauge network, analyse historical rainfall data to determine if correct, and mathematically rectify poor or missing data;
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calculate runoff, streamflow, aquifer yield and evapotranspiration using various methods including models, and evaluate which is the most appropriate technique under a given circumstance;
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deduce the storage and yield from reservoirs, and calculate extreme events in streamflow using statistical probability; and
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demonstrate a range of manipulative, observational, interpretive, written and graphical communication skills.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
The unit covers the basic principles and analytical techniques of hydrology. Students are asked to write a report on the impact of climate change on the occurrence of droughts and floods for regional Australia.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Students are given tasks that they must report back on in a clear, concise and lucid manner.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Students learn about the global weather systems and hydrological regimes on each continent, and answer questions on it.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
Students are given topics that they must extensively research and produce a written report.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Students learn that we are constantly researching and increasing our knowledge and that keeping up to date requires vigilance and effort.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Students learn the techniques of numerical analysis, and how to break down a problem into component parts and hence arrive at systematic and logical solution.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Students discuss the impact governmental and individual social responsibility is predicted to have on climate change and Australia's hydrological systems.
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