| School |
Natural Sciences |
Academic Unit
|
Geology Department |
Level of Studies
|
Undergraduate |
Course Code
|
GE0_818Ε |
| Εξάμηνο σπουδών |
8ο |
Course Title
|
Management and Protection of Water Resources |
Independent Teaching Activities
|
Lectures, seminar, laboratory work and field trip |
Weekly Teaching Hours
|
2 (L), 1 (LAB), 1 (SEM) |
| Credits |
5 |
Course Type
|
Field of Science and Skills Development |
Prerequisite Courses
|
Typically, there are not prerequisite course. |
Language of Instruction & Examinations
|
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case foreign students attend the course. |
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
|
Yes |
| Course Web-Page (URL) |
https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO362/ |
Learning Outcomes
|
The acquisition of skills related to the methodologies and techniques of sustainable management of water resources and their protection from environmental pollution.
By the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the concept of sustainable management of water resources
- Understand the uses of water and the natural ability of water resources
- Understand the European Water Framework Directive 2000/60 / EC about water resources management.
- Understand the concept of protection of water resources from pollution
- Prepare a water resources management study
- Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to management and protection of water resources
- Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to management and protection of water resources
|
General Competences
|
- Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
- Adaptation to new situations
- Decision making
- Autonomous (Independent) work
- Group work
- Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
- Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
- Respect to natural environment
- Work design and management
|
| Syllabus |
- Analysis of the European Water Framework Directive 2000/60 / EC
- Presentation of the institutional structure of Water Resources Management in Greece
- Systematic analysis of water resources. Simulation Models of water management.
- Planning and decision-making processes.
- Uses of water.
- Financial mechanisms for the management of water resources.
- Drought and water supply management.
- Reservoir operation and management
- Artificial Recharge of aquifers
- Protection of water resources.
|
| Delivery |
Lectures, laboratory work and seminar face to face. |
Use of Information & Communication Technology
|
Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. |
Teaching Methods
|
| Activity |
Semester workload |
| Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) |
2 Χ 13=26 |
| Laboratory work (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) |
1 Χ 13=13 |
| Seminars (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) |
1 Χ 13=13 |
| Field trip (10 hours per one day) |
10 |
| Homework in teams |
23 |
| Hours for private study of the student and preparation of the final project in teams |
50 |
| Total number of hours for the Course |
135 |
|
Student Performance Evaluation
|
- Written examination during the examination period and
- 2. Examination of the presentation and the report of the final team project.
|
Attached Bibliography
|
Suggested bibliography:
- Soulios, G. 2004, General Hydrogeology, Water Resources and management of water resources, Kyriakidi Publishers, Thesaaloniki
Related academic journals:
- Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer Publishers
- Water Policy, IWA Publishing
- Water Resources Management, Springer Publishers
- Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Springer Publishers
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