The unit examines the general planning issues of integrated urban catchment management, followed by best management practices in stormwater management. Issues associated with the multiple objectives of urban stormwater management will be discussed in detail. You will gain an appreciation of the management issues and technologies to formulate a stormwater management strategy for catchments with pre-specified environmental conditions and development characteristics.
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Select and design treatment sequences that provide acceptable outflows to receiving water.
Work both independently and collaboratively on complex urban stormwater problems.
Develop urban drainage designs, which employ best management practice principles in selection and operation of individual components.
Apply strategic planning principles for stormwater management.
Operate within existing legislation in the development of urban drainage designs.
Short quizzes to assess learning throughout the semester.
