Available in 2024
Course code

ENVS3009

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

Under the pressures of global population growth and climate change, sustainable management of resources for public water supply is one of modern societies most critical and complex challenges. Central to the problem is the issue of water quality and the safety, operational and environmental implications of increasing contamination of natural water resources and aquatic systems. Building on foundation knowledge acquired in ENVS2009, ENVS3009 explores the key concepts, issues and latest science associated with modern management of water supply resources, including integrated supply strategies, key regulatory issues, emerging contaminants, advanced analytical techniques and key interrelationships between ecosystem function and water quality.Via simulated exercises based on real world scenarios designed to develop technical and systems knowledge, students will perform authentic tasks and experience the challenges faced by water managers and researchers. Comprising coordinated lectures, field visit, practical activities, and workshops led by water industry professionals, this capstone water management course will equip students with the necessary skills for entry into water focused research and industry careers.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Integrate assessment of water quality risks and supply process knowledge to design an effective monitoring program;

2. Connect practical skills and theoretical knowledge to generate, analyse and interpret results of advanced water quality analyses;

3. Explain key relationships between ecosystem function, water quality and treatment implications in water storage systems;

4. Apply systems thinking to key catchment management challenges and develop an action plan;

5. Apply their skill set and present ideas in simulated professional workplace scenarios.


Content

The topics to be covered include:

  1. Integrated supply strategies for sustainable water supply.
  2. Key regulatory issues for water resource managers.
  3. Modern approaches to catchment management.
  4. Emerging water quality issues and monitoring design.
  5. Advanced monitoring, analytical and water treatment technologies.
  6. 'Ecosystem/water quality' interrelationships in water storages.

Assumed knowledge

ENVS2009 Catchment and Water Resource ManagementStudents must have successfully completed at least 120 units to enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Project: Emerging contaminants and monitoring process design

Participation: Workshop Participation

Report: Lab Report

Formal Examination: Exam


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Field Study-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 5 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 8
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per fortnight for 2 fortnight(s) starting in week 9
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Workshop-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 2
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Workshop-3
  • Face to Face On Campus 6 hour(s) per day for 2 day(s)
  • This is a 12hr intensive (Thurs/Fri) in the mid semester break.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Workshop-4
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Workshop-5
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per fortnight for 2 fortnight(s) starting in week 3
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.

Course outline