ENVS6208 Hydrology for Natural Resource Management
| Offered By | School of Resources Environment & Society | |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework | |
| Course Subject | Environmental Science | |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2009 and Summer Session, 2010 | |
| Unit Value | 6 units | |
| Course Description |
An understanding of water is becoming increasingly important in natural resource management in relation to supply and demand, water quality in multi-use catchments, human health and ecosystem maintenance. The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the hydrologic processes important in using and managing the environment. The course examines water quantity and quality, in terms of both surface and groundwater systems, and the impacts of anthropogenic and natural factors on the value of the resource. Practicals and field work provide opportunities to develop skills in sampling, analysing and presenting hydrological data that relate to catchment characteristics and processes. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but are assessed separately. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. explain hydrological processes and the water balance, and their importance in environmental processes and management2. explain principles of, and demonstrate field skills in, hydrological measurement 3. describe practical examples of hydrology in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region 4. appreciate the relationship between raw data and the interpretation(s) that stem from them, and how limited or poor quality data influence natural resource management decisions 5. explain how the balance between water availability, supply and quality informs natural resource management. |
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| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload |
65 contact hours comprising 5 days of lectures and 5 days in the field. |
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| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. | |
| Areas of Interest | Resource Management and Environmental Science | |
| Eligibility |
Bachelor degree; general science knowledge. |
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| Requisite Statement | General science knowledge. | |
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| Prescribed Texts | Ward, R.C. and Robinson, M. 1990 Principles of Hydrology. McGraw-Hill | |
| Preliminary Reading |
Davie, T. 2008. Fundamentals of Hydrology. Routledge. Gordon et al. 2004. Stream hydrology: an introduction for ecologists. Wiley, Chichester, UK. |
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| Programs | Master of Environment | |
| Academic Contact | Dr Sara Beavis |
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