Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student ...

  • Understands factors leading to hydrological extremes in surface waters [knowledge].
  • Is able to estimate flood and drought extremes using historical data [skill].
  • Is able to quantify lake water balance components and assess regulation impacts on river flow [skills].
  • Understands how predicted climate change impacts on water balance components [knowledge].
  • Is able to apply multicriteria decision analysis in water resources planning [skills].
  • Is able to Identify different aspects of integrated water resources management [knowledge/identity].
  • Is aware of the EU Water Framework Directive and its implementation [knowledge]
  • Is aware of surface water resources and their distribution [knowledge/identity].

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.02.2019 - 05.04.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Harri Koivusalo

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Harri Koivusalo

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Frequency analysis in hydrology; Lake water balance and estimation of its components; Regulation of lakes and rivers; Climate variability and hydrology; Decision support in water resources management; Integrated water resources management; Management of surface waters under the EU Water Framework Directive.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, case study work and reviews. Assessment of the course is based on the exercises and the case study report.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Study material is announced in the first lecture and in the course home page in MyCourses.

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    A limited number of students will be accepted to the course, with preference given to students in the Master s Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering. Other students may be selected based on Motivation Letter and/or other criteria.

    The course may not be organized if fewer than 5 students register to the course.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    There is a limit of 24 participants in the course.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Course components are valid until the next time the course is given or as arranged separately.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    There is a limit of 24 participants in the course.