Water Management, Policy and Planning
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain comprehensive knowledge in water resource topics to manage and resolve issues in freshwater management, both nationally and internationally.
NZ$1,699
inc GST
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NZ$1,699
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Understand freshwater vulnerability
Describe and explain why freshwater resources are vulnerable to change, and the consequences of this change.
Evaluate water resource management
Identify how water resources are currently managed, nationally and internationally.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides an in-depth understanding of freshwater resources, the causes and consequences of their vulnerability to change, strategies for effective management, conflict resolution in resource use, the significance of interdisciplinary skills, quantitative assessments, and effective communication regarding water resource issues. It is intended for students seeking to become effective water resource managers in diverse contexts.
Course Content
- Vulnerability and change in freshwater resources
- National and international water management approaches
- Resource use conflict analysis and resolution
- Interdisciplinary skills in freshwater resource management
- Quantitative measurement of resource quality
- Constructive and effective communication of water concepts
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