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Undergraduate Course: Catchment Water Resources (GEGR10023)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaGeography Other subject areaEnvironmental Courses
Course website http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/geography/Honours/U00371/ Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe successful management of the quantity and quality of water resources requires an understanding of both hydrological processes and the techniques for making relevant information available for decision-making. The course reviews traditional methods of collecting hydrological data from experimental catchment studies, moving on to explore how simulation modelling may allow this data to be explored, generalised and used for predictions by catchment managers. The linkages between catchment land uses and river conditions are explored by studying contemporary issues such as runoff control, sustainable drainage systems and channel restoration.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Environmental Sensitivity and Change (GEGR08001) AND Geomorphology (GEGR08002)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Land Use and Water Resources (ECSC10012)
Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  25
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50
First Class Week 1, Thursday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre 2.13, Geography, Drummond Street
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Catchment Water Resources2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To critically review the basic hydrological and geomorphological processes relevant for river catchment management
To have a comprehensive understanding of the processes by which the use of land for agriculture, mining and urbanisation may affect river flows and water quality.
To understand and be able to construct simple simulation models in hydrology and interpret, use and evaluate the graphical data produced
To consolidate data from a variety of sustainable drainage structures and make informed judgements about the performance of these structures and devices
To formally present this data to informed audiences
To understand the principles and structures for sustainable urban drainage
To appreciate the application of these ideas for river restoration and flood control projects
To have a detailed knowledge of how to apply understanding of physical processes and contemporary management practises in the context of current legislative frameworks
To be aware of contemporary developments affecting the management of water resources through the attendance of additional lectures given by professional hydrologists and river managers.
In the degree examination students are expected to apply their knowledge to evaluate complex, professional level problems associated with the suitability of different contemporary techniques and management practices in water resource management
Assessment Information
Degree: One two-hour examination (2 questions) AND One report on hydrological modelling project (2,000 words).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsGEGR10023
Contacts
Course organiserDr Neil Stuart
Tel: (0131 6)50 2549
Email: N.Stuart@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk
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