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Coordinator: Dr Jane Tanner (Institute for Water Research)
Coordinator: Dr Jane Tanner (Institute for Water Research)
Format:
Format:
3-4 formal meetings per week; 3-4 hours per meeting, including seminars and tutorials; half-day field trip.
Duration:
Duration:
5 Weeks: 23 March - 24 April
Introduction:
Introduction:
The course provides an understanding of both surface and groundwater, with a primary focus on water quantity and also addressing water quality. The course will foster a deeper understanding of the concept of “One resource”, which refers to the interconnectedness of surface water and groundwater, and the implications of this interconnectedness on water allocation decisions. You will learn about human influences on the hydrological system, and understand the philosophy behind the selection and use of different hydrological models, which are used for analysis, allocation and planning in water resources management. Finally, you will learn about the growing field of socio-hydrology, that is, the explicit coupling of society and hydrology in hydrological research and hydrological tools. It is required to have completed a GIS course, as hydrological applications within GIS will be covered.
Outcomes
Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate ability to communicate in the field of hydrology;
Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant literature, and discuss contemporary research questions in hydrology;
Identify and analyse sources of data, information and communication technology within a hydrological context;
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of different types of hydrological models and how they differ in their offerings (and what the current academic debates are in regard to the “best” models);
Demonstrate a clearer understanding of how anthropogenic activities impact the hydrological cycle and the changing landscape in representing this impact in our research (socio-hydrology).
Assessment
Assessment
Coursework (60%):
Coursework (60%):
Class seminars, reading discussions and tutorials.
Examination (40%):
Examination (40%):
3 hours, short and long essay questions with choice on a date to be decided, soon after the completioin of the module.
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