Local to Global Water Vulnerability and Resilience
Many different environmental and societal problems are directly related to water resources.
An important part of this course is problem oriented, with case study analyses of water resources and water quality. Such analyses are needed in several professions, since water-related issues are on the global agenda, e.g., in international conflict management, environmental management by governmental agencies, environmental policy, and industrial and agricultural impact assessments.
The course considers water resources and water quality, pollution spreading through surface, ground and coastal water systems, effects of water scarcity on plants and agricultural systems, as well as vulnerability and resilience of water resources. Regional analyses are also related to global water resource vulnerability and resilience.
The course is part of Master's Programme in Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources but can also be read as a separate course.
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Course structure
Modules
- Theory, 1 credits
- Seminars and computer exercises, 1 credits
- Case study 1, 7 credits
- Case study 2, 6 credits
Teaching format
Instruction consists of lectures, exercises, (computer) exercises, seminars and project work.
Assessment
For details see syllabus.
Examiner
Safano Manzoni
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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More information
After the course
After the course, you are expected to:
- relate and estimate relations between upstream water abstraction, pollutions and measures and downstream effects on water availability and water quality
- identify, extract and combine relevant information and data for analysis and estimation of water quantity and water quality issues on local, regional and global scale
- relate physical, chemical and geographical relations between upstream and downstream water bodies to national and international policies and management of water resources (including dialog and conflict-avoiding strategies).
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Meet us
Meet our teachers
Course responsible Stefano Manzoni
Fernando Jaramillo
Zahra Kalantari
John Livsey
Imenne ÅhlénMeet our researchers
We investigate natural processes and anthropogenic effects and their variability and change in water, land and permafrost environments.
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Contact
Registration is normally done at the beginning of each semester.
Student office
Kerstin Hörnby
E-mail: kerstin.hornby@natgeo.su.seStudy counsellor
Maria Damberg
E-mail: maria.damberg@natgeo.su.seCourse responsible
Safano Manzoni
E-mail: stefano.manzoni@natgeo.su.se
