2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5315M Water Resource Management
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Mark Trigg
Email: m.trigg@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is mutually exclusive with
CIVE5316M | Water Resource Management |
Module replaces
CIVE5039M - Water Resources Management and SupplyThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
- To present the principles of IWRM- To present the system and practicalities of water resource management
- To develop outline water management plans for typical rural and urban basins
- To present principles of urban drainage and sustainable urban drainage
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will understand:
1. Principles of IWRM
2. Water resources management (WRM)
3. Principles of urban drainage systems
4. Typical approaches to sustainable urban drainage
Skills outcomes
Social and Cultural Sensitivity;
Team working
Syllabus
- Integrated water resources management (IWRM) Methods
- Tools and regulation for WRM
- Methods and approaches towards participation in WRM plans
- Principles of urban drainage systems
- Approaches to sustainable urban drainage systems
- Water Supply aspects of IWRM”
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Consultation | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
Group learning | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 114.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 36.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
The students will need to conduct independent reading both of given materials and materials that they will need to find themselves. This will support their learning and be an integral part of the project.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored during the module through the project and interaction in lectures. The project work will be assessed and feedback will be given both individually and collectively.Formative feedback will be provided as follows:
Feasibility report (in groups): students will receive feedback within four weeks after submission. Each submitted report will be assessed and comments will be made according to the specific learning outcomes expected for this coursework.
Design project (individual): students will receive feedback within four weeks after submission. The design project will be developed on a defined study-case type scenario and feedback will be provided on the use of design principles and criteria set for this particular case.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | Design Report | 50.00 |
Report | Feasibility Report | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Re-sit - 100% exam based on the material covered during the module.
Reading list
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