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Sustainability in water supply. water use and management of aquatic ecosystems
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:19
Abstract
An integrated view of the water environment encompasses the continuum from relatively unperturbed aquatic ecosystems to fully engineered water and wastewater treatment systems. These systems will be examined from the perspective of sustainability with a focus on water quality. Knowledge gained in the specialized courses will be applied the problem of the sustainable use and management of water r
Objective
During this course, students will learn about the range of sustainable approaches to water resource management and analyze their implications for water quality.
Content
Possible topics include: integrated regional water use planning, “smart” systems for monitoring and controlling water quality and use, resource recovery in water management, and decentralization in water and wastewater treatment. Specific topics will be investigated in detail by the students. The results of this research will then be presented to the class and participating faculty and discussed in detail by the entire group.
Resources
Lecture Notes
None
Literature
Will be identified based on the chosen topic.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Sustainability in water supply. water use and management of aquatic ecosystems |
|
2 h weekly |