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    Overview

    Physical and human processes affecting water quality of rivers, groundwater and wetlands.

    This paper will develop basic mathematical skills as related to hydrology, and competence dealing with hydrological datasets. There is a focus on global and national issues on freshwater resources, as well as the key environmental issues surrounding water allocation.

    About this paper

    Paper title Freshwater Resources: Monitoring and Management
    Subject Geography
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
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    Prerequisite
    GEOG 101
    Restriction
    GEOG 399
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music, Science
    Eligibility
    No prior experience is required, however, a 100-level background introductory paper to earth science is beneficial.
    Contact
    geography@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff
    Course Coordinator: Dr Sarah Mager
    Paper Structure

    This paper is comprised of two modules: the first module is an introduction to the core concepts of physical hydrology; and the second module covers contemporary issues in freshwater resources including the impacts of land use change and over allocation on river systems.

    Laboratories: Students will work each week in a small group as part of the laboratory programme, and develop communication and time management skills in the preparation of written work.

    Assessment is 55% internal (on-going during the semester) and 45% external (final examination).

    Teaching Arrangements

    2 lectures and 1 x 3 hour laboratory session per week.

    Textbooks

    No set textbook is required but there will be a recommended reading list, and readings identified for each lecture.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Communication, Environmental literacy.
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    Learning Outcomes
    Familiarisation with the global environmental issues surrounding freshwater resources; develop practical skills collecting hydrological data and its analysis.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    L1 Thursday 10:00-10:50 9-13, 15, 18-22
    Friday 10:00-10:50 9-12, 15, 17-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    P1 Thursday 14:00-16:50 11, 15, 19, 21
    P2 Friday 14:00-16:50 11, 15, 19, 21
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