Undergraduate Course: Catchment Water Resources (GEGR10023)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Geography |
Other subject area | Environmental Courses |
| Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/geography/Honours/U00371/ |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The 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. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 26 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Catchment Water Resources | 2:00 | |
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 (1,500 words).
Overall mark for the course (ie degree coursework and examinations) of at least 40.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | GEGR10023 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Neil Stuart
Tel: (0131 6)50 2549
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Course secretary | Miss Beth Muir
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
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