CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN4901 — Water Systems Engineering

Note: information provided here is indicative only. For full and current course information view the official page on P&C.

code:	ENGN4901
name:	Water Systems Engineering
unit value:	6
description:	A detailed understanding of the water resources available in different environments, how water moves through the environment, and the management of these water resources are fundamental to the practice of environmental engineering. In this course, students will investigate the foundational elements of how water moves over the surface of the land, as well as how underground water flows can be modelled and understood. Building on these fundamentals, students will learn about water reservoirs, rivers and coastlines, including erosion processes and nutrient transport. Anticipating and predicting seasonal variability are essential aspects in predicting rainwater runoff and flooding, and the consequent design of stormwater infrastructure. Water infrastructure more generally is also explored including the design and operation of municipal water supplies, sewerage and water treatment works, water reservoirs including hydroelectric dams, spillways, weirs, and stormwater channels. In response to the global tension between human activity and the natural environment (including the hastening impacts of climate change), the course will investigate irrigation and agricultural water supplies and the broad topic of water security. This course will provide an important focus on indigenous perspectives and contributions to this field of study. Students will be able to draw on course materials that provide diverse gender, cultural, and geographical perspectives on these topics.
P&C:	https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN4901
course learning outcomes:	Explain and model the behaviour of surface and groundwater flows. Model and evaluate water catchment runoff behaviour using measurement data. Design infrastructure for water management and wastewater treatment. Design and evaluate future-proof water infrastructure for agricultural, urban and industrial contexts. Discuss and analyse contemporary issues in water resources management.
assessment:	Laboratories (15%) Assignments (20%) Group project (25%) Final exam (40%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome	1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE						2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY				3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES						assessment tasks
learning outcome	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.6	1	2	3	4
Explain and model the behaviour of surface and groundwater flows.	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓										✓		✓
Model and evaluate water catchment runoff behaviour using measurement data.				✓			✓	✓									✓	✓		✓
Design infrastructure for water management and wastewater treatment.							✓	✓	✓		✓						✓	✓		✓
Design and evaluate future-proof water infrastructure for agricultural, urban and industrial contexts.							✓	✓	✓	✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Discuss and analyse contemporary issues in water resources management.								✓				✓		✓					✓	✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓	1.1	Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓	1.2	Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓	1.3	In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓	1.4	Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
	1.5	Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
	1.6	Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓	2.1	Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓	2.2	Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓	2.3	Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓	2.4	Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓	3.1	Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓	3.2	Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
	3.3	Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓	3.4	Professional use and management of information.
	3.5	Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
	3.6	Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated: 18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer: Dean, CECS/ Page Contact: CECS Academic Education Services