Integrated Management of River Basins

Year
2

Academic year
2022-2023

Code
02043749

Subject Area
Ecology

Language of Instruction
English

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Elective

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Lectures, excursion and seminar.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify adverse affects in river basins and establish a sustainable river basin concept which provides a balance between the existing natural functions of the river system and the developed aspects of the system (considering industrial use, recreation, nature management and agricultural purposes).

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

The principles of integrated water resource management (IWRM) are conveyed. Tools to identify potential threats and ti assess the effectivity of improving measures are introduced. Case studies for the application of IWRM are presented, and developed by the students in exercises.

Head Lecturer(s)

José Paulo Filipe Afonso de Sousa

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Report of a seminar or field trip: 100.0%

Bibliography

Online lecture notes: OLAT

Ward, A.D., & Trimble, S.W: 2004: Environmental Hydrology. Lewis Publishers.