BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

BFC 32002 HYDROLOGY

SEMESTER 1 2022/2023

GROUP PROJECT INSTRUCTION

Due Date: 22 Dec 2022

Instructions:

1. Work in a group consisting of 4 to 5 members (Week 3).

2. Visit the Department of Irrigation and Drainage website at the

https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my/?lang=en . From the given link, obtain the necessary data as
mentioned in item no. 6 for this project. Click on ‘MAP’ to study the chosen location (you can use
different options to view your map on this website suited for this project preference) (Week 3 –
Week 4).

3. The study location chosen by your group MUST BE DIFFERENT from one another.
(Recommended at common location for flood issues in Malaysia) with ANY ONE (1) Negeri, ONE
(1) Daerah, ANY THREE (3) nearest rainfall stations; and at least ONE (1) water level station of
related/nearest river of your chosen location. Based on the PublicInfobanjir map, you can enlarge
the map to see the contour, and location of station areas. Make sure your group have different
rainfall and water level station for the selected station and river although same location of ‘Negeri
& Daerah’ are selected by another group. Explain your reason why you choose these stations and
provide brief information of this location. Attach the map of the proposed catchment boundary of
these stations in your report. Explain on how you develop this catchment boundary. (Week 3 –
Week 4)

4. Rainfall and water level data of the stations should be continuously available for ONE (1) year. This
can be done by clicking the latest rainfall and water level data menu from the website, and the
hyetograph and hydrograph of the stations will be displayed. Click ‘show options’, and you can
choose any date for ONE (1) year data. From this annual data, choose any FIVE (5) months that
contained 5 highest rainfall events. Save all the FIVE (5) months data (date, all rainfall data (3
stations) and water level of streamflow (1 station), manually into the excel spreadsheet for 1 hour
interval. (Week 4 – Week 6).

5. Using Google Earth Pro (you need to download this apps), gather the necessary information of
these stations (the common flood area at your selected location) such as geographical
characteristics: 1) the terrain profiles and gradient slopes between stations – click here >>
shorturl.at/pqtNP; 2) Any 3 (THREE) cross sections of the river near to the chosen water level
station – click here >> shorturl.at/mFJLS. (Week 5 – Week 6)

6. Analyse all the data obtained, generate related (simple) map (if related) with its boundary catchment
and the flow movement, plot related graphs using suitable software/technology (i.e excel
spreadsheet. (Week 6 – Week – 9). To be more specific, your output analysis should consist of: -

a. Rainfall data – Using three methods of areal rainfall calculation, compare the results
obtained from your proposed catchment area of topographic map for each station. You
may use 7 consecutive days of rainfall data for your calculation.
b. Streamflow/ Water level data – Generate your own hydrographs (minimum of 3 graphs
(from the 3 highest rainfall events) from your data collection). Choose any ONE (1)
method to separate natural hydrograph into 2 components. Determine and plot the Unit
Hydrograph of your proposed catchment.
c. Google Earth information & MSMA 2nd edtion – Calculate the peak flow using; 1)
Rational method of your proposed catchment boundary/ location 2) cross section profile
of the river at the maximum water level. Compare both discharge values and explain
the findings based on your understanding.
7. Elaborate & explain all your findings in your presentation and report (Week 9 – Week 10).

8. Prepare to present your information, methods and findings using video presentation (not more than
8 minutes presentation), hence you need to document all the process using videos, pictures and
compiled it in one creative videos (Week 6 – Week 10).

9. Submit your report in Week 10 (22 Dec 2022). The report must be type-written in English and
should contain the following sections:

a. Introduction
b. Methodology
c. Data Presentation
d. Analysis & Result
e. Discussion & Conclusion
f. References

10. At the end of your report, it is COMPULSORY to attach minutes of your meetings and list down
CONTRIBUTION by each member. Use the templates given in Appendices 1 and 2 respectively.

11. Produce a video presentation for your project (Week 6 – Week 10). The video:

a. should be not more than 8 minutes.

b. must be in English.
c. must involve ALL members.
d. should be creative and entertaining.
e. must be uploaded on YouTube / Dailymotion / Vimeo and the link must be shared in your report

Assessment:
Cognitive Skills: 5%
Psychomotor Skills: 7.5%
Affective Skills: 7.5%
Total: 20%

Refer to the Project Assessment Rubric (Appendix 4).

Appendix 1: Template for minutes of meeting (Fill for each meeting and attach in report)

MINUTES OF MEETING

Meeting No.: Date: Time:

Method of Meeting:

1.

2.

3.
Attendance:

Meeting Agenda

No. Details Person in Charge

1.

2.

3.

Prepared by Verified by

* Meetings could be conducted through video conferencing, phone chat, e-mail, or others. Please
provide evidence such as screen captures.
Appendix 2: Template for member’s list of contributions (Fill and attach in report)

LIST OF INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Name of Member:

1.

2.

Contributions: 3.

Name of Member:

1.

2.

Contributions: 3.

Name of Member:

1.

2.

Contributions: 3.

Name of Member:

1.

2.

Contributions: 3.

Name of Member:

1.

2.

Contributions: 3.
Appendix 3: Project Assessment Rubric

PROJECT ASSESSMENT RUBRIC (COGNITIVE: 5%)

CLO1 Design hydrologic and hydraulic systems to the solution of a variety of problems in hydrology engineering (C4, LOD 3, PLO 3)
Performance Criteria
CLO- CPS Attribute Score
Task & Assessment Performance Criteria Indicator Weightage Marks
PLO (WP-WK) Given
Tool
Task: To perform WP1: In depth Student able to understand and elaborate the given problem with in-depth engineering
comprehensive knowledge knowledge related to hydrology and hydraulic fundamentals.
explanation and 14
measurements of related WP 2: Range of Student able to develop a well-designed method that is underpinned with fundamental theory
instructions and data conflicting understanding and select appropriate concept and methodology.
collection using requirements
CLO 1 1 2 3 4 5
appropriate techniques
PLO 3
Weak Acceptable Acceptable Good Excellent
(K)
Assessment tool: Knowledge Profile understanding understanding understanding understanding understanding
Project Report WK5 (Engineering and analysis and analysis, and analysis with and analysis and analysis,
Design) with no clear justification with clear and improve the
justification justification understanding
on the subject
matter
Task: To verify the WP 6 - Extent of The students are able to analyse the hydrological data using standard engineering practice in
chosen methods of stakeholder accordance with local guidelines. They should exhibit depth of analysis (WP3) using 6
measurements or involvement and specialist knowledge (WK4) and engineering practice (WK6)
equations with related level of conflicting
1 2 3 4 5
CLO 1 agencies requirements
PLO 3 Assessment tool: WK 5- Engineering Measurements Measurements Measurements Measurements Measurements
(K) Project Report Design with significant with 50% with only with fair with outstanding
errors and no errors and acceptable acceptance and acceptance and
engineering poor engineering engineering engineering
design engineering design but not design. design.
design outstanding.

Total

PROJECT ASSESSMENT RUBRIC (PSYCHOMOTOR: 7.5%)

CLO2: Produce solutions for water related problems in the society (P3, LOD 5, LOD 9, PLO 5)
Performance Criteria
CLO- Psychomotor Score
Task & Assessment Performance Criteria Indicator Weightage Marks
PLO Level & WK Given
Tool
Task: To identify the Student able to display a good understanding on the types of data required and methodology
appropriate data and WP 1 - for data collection
CLO 2 methodology for the Depth of
PLO 5 analyses knowledge Student able to develop a well-designed method that is underpinned with fundamental theory 16
(MTU) understanding and select appropriate concept and methodology.
WP 2 -
1 2 3 4 5
 Range of
conflicting
requirements
Wrong data 50% of the 30% of the data The data and The data and
Assessment tool: and data and and methodology methodology methodology
Report, Video, WK 6- Engineering methodology methodology used contained used contained used were
Presentation Practice were used used errors only one error correct
contained
errors
Task: To refer to related The students were able to conform to the procedures and specifications prescribed by the
WP 6 - Extent of
stakeholders i.e MSMA & local standard
stakeholder
Hydrological Procedures
involvement and
provided by DID of the
level of conflicting 1 2 3 4 5
related issues &
requirements
measurement
CLO 2 Did not use Used the local Used the local Used the local Used the local
PLO 5 the correct standard but standard but did standard and for standard and 4
(MTU) local standard only for a not entirely the most part totally
Assessment tool: small part conform to the conformed to conformed to the
WK 6- Engineering
Report, Video, conformed to procedures and the procedures procedures and
Practice
Presentation the specifications and specifications
procedures specifications
and
specifications

Total

PROJECT ASSESSMENT RUBRIC (AFFECTIVE: 7.5%)

CLO3: Display effective communication skills within group in solving the given problems (A3, LOD 6, LOD 7, LOD 11, PLO 9)
Performance Criteria
CLO- Score
Task & Assessment Affective Level Performance Criteria Indicator Weightage Marks
PLO Given
Tool
Task I: To analyse As a member and as a leader in the team, the student is able to clearly report appropriate
content and references content and the calculations are ensured correct.

TASK II: To provide Student able to effectively communicate the solution to the given problem.
appropriate data and
CLO 3 methodology for the 1 2 3 4 5
analyses Valuing
PLO 9 10
A3 Project report Project report Project report is Project report is Project report is
(TW)
Assessment tool: is unclear, is clear. But it clear and clear and excellent and
Report, Video calculations is not systematic. But it systematic. It systematic. It
presentation are not verified systematic, lacks appeared appeared
and not and not professional professional. professional.
systematic professional touch.
 Task: To convey As a member and as a leader in the team, the student is able to display high qualities of
information and spoken teamwork in solving given problems
in group
1 2 3 4 5
Assessment tool: Video Not able to
presentation demonstrate Able to Fairly Excellently able
CLO 3 the importance demonstrate the demonstrate the to demonstrate
Valuing Presentation is of documented importance of importance of the importance
PLO 9 10
A3 not organised information. documented documented of documented
(TW)
and shows no Presentation is information. information. information.
contribution fairly Presentation is Presentation is Presentation is
from all organised and fairly organised quite organised well organised
members shows and shows and shows and shows
contribution contribution from contribution from contribution from
from all all members. all members. all members.
members.
Total