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AE2706 Integrated Water Resources Management 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE2706 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course gives insights in the theoretical and methodological elements underlying the notion of ‘integrated water resources management’ (IWRM), with focus on concepts and tools for sustainable planning and management of water resources.

Syllabus

  • History of water management
  • Concepts and theoretical perspectives on IWRM
  • Principles, methodologies & tools for practising IWRM
  • Cross-cutting global issues in IWRM, e.g., stakeholder participation, gender, public-private debate
  • EU WFD as an example of IWRM in practice,including transboundary management aspects
  • Small individual research project with focus on the implementation of the WFD.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the  participants should be able to:·    Explain the concept and principles of IWRM·    Describe the methodologies and tools for practicing IWRM·    Analyze the EU WFD as an example of IWRM in practice·    Work with integrated water management projects and get a fair insight in in the EU WFD

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

180 credits academic studies including basic knowledge in Environmental Planning and Hydrology or equivalent. Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

See homepage before start of course.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Written examination, compulsory attendance in workshops, at least 80 % participation in lectures, and approved assignments.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Supplementary information

This is a course within the international masters programme Water System Technology.