Available in 2024
Course code

ENVS2009

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

The management of inland water resources requires a holistic understanding of the basic ecology of freshwater systems, factors that impact water quality and the balance between water use by humans and maintenance of healthy aquatic habitats. In this course, students will examine ways to assess water and aquatic habitat quality and management of water resources. The course will include local and regional case studies and examples.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Ourimbah

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the ecological principles underlying the management of freshwater systems.

2. Critically evaluate the current issues and challenges related to the management of freshwater resources.

3. Demonstrate practical skills in freshwater habitat and water quality assessment including data collection, analyses and interpretation.

4. Clearly report findings and make evidence-based recommendations about the condition of aquatic habitats and water quality.


Content

  • Hydrological cycle and Australia's water resources
  • Key physical and chemical processes in running and standing waters
  • Basic ecology of running and standing waters
  • Ecological impacts of water development and water pollution
  • Methods for assessing water quality for ecological health and human consumption
  • Source water treatment and supply
  • Wastewater treatment, disposal and recycling
  • Urban stormwater management and water sensitive urban design
  • Policies and legislation for water management

Requisite

This course replaces SRMT2030. If you have successfully completed SRMT2030 you cannot enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

ENVS1001 and BIOL1002 and BIOL1003 (or BIOL1070)


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Essays / Written Assignments

Online Open Book Formal Examination: Examination: Formal

Quiz: Online Quizzes

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Practical Exercises


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Field Study-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 6 hour(s) per term
  • Field study will include a full day field trip offered on two days. Students will chose one of those days.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 2

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Field Study-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 6 hour(s) per term
  • Field study will include a full day field trip offered on two days. Students will chose one of those days.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 2

Course outline