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118-0111-00L 3 Credits MSC , NDS D-GESS , D-BAUG
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Sustainability and Water Resources

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Paolo Burlando, Dr. Darcy Molnar
Number of participants limited to 16. Suitable for MSc and PhD students. Automatic admittance is given to students of MAS Sustainable Water Resources. All other registrations accepted until capacity is reached.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:45

Abstract

The block course on Sustainability and Water Resources features invited experts from a range of disciplines, who present their experiences working with sustainability issues related to water resources. The students are exposed to many different perspectives, and learn how to critically evaluate sustainability issues with respect to water resources management.

Objective

The course provides the students with background information on sustainability in relation to water resources within an international and multidisciplinary framework. The lectures challenge the students to consider sustainability and the importance of water availability and water scarcity in a changing world, at the same time preparing them to face the challenges of the future, e.g. climate and land use change, increased water use and population growth.

Content

The course offers the students the opportunity to learn about sustainability and water resources in a multi-disciplinary fashion, with a focus on case studies from around the world. Selected topics include: Sustainability Issues in Water Resources, the EU Water Framework Directive, Mining in Latin America, Environmental Flows, and Water Quality Issues. Group exercises, which encourage debate and discussion, are an important component of the course. For more information, please visit Link

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
16
Signup End
01.06.2020
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 31.01.2020 only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Sustainability and Water Resources
Permission from lecturers required for all students. 1 week block course 8.6.-12.06.2020
  • 08.06. - 12.06 Date 08:45-16:30 (HIT F 31.2)
30 h semesterly

Offered In

  • MAS in Sustainable Water Resources (The Master of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Water Resources is a 12 month full time postgraduate diploma programme. The focus of the programme is on issues of sustainability and water resources in Latin America, with special attention given to the impacts of development and climate change on water resources. The programme combines multidisciplinary coursework with high level research. Sample research topics include: water quality, water quantity, water for agriculture, water for the environment, adaptation to climate change, and integrated water resource management. Language: English. Credit hours: 66 ECTS. For further information please visit: )
  • Science, Technology, and Policy Master