49117 Floodplain Risk Management in NSW
6cp; block; availability: postgraduate students onlyRequisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Subject coordinator: Dr Jaya Kandasamy
This subject aims to teach students the main elements of floodplain risk management (FRM) as practised in NSW. The FRM process in NSW provides for informed decision making in the strategic management of flood risk through an appropriate:
- understanding of flood behaviour in the catchment in its current condition and in considering the long term development of the catchment
- understanding of the variation in hazard across the floodplain and its different sources and the associated consequences for existing and future development
- assessment of options to manage flood risk to existing development through mitigation measures from a broad perspective consistent with the NSW Flood Prone Land Policy (the Policy), and
- assessment of options to develop the floodplain in consideration of flood hazard and behaviour to ensure that development extents and conditions are consistent with the maintenance of flood behaviour, the residual flood hazard and the objectives of the Policy.
The subject is aimed at a wide body of students seeking a detailed knowledge and background in FRM and associated land use planning issues in NSW. The subject is supported by the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change and the Floodplain Management Authorities of NSW.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
