Water Management, Policy and Planning
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
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.
Analyse conflicts and resolutions
Analyse how conflicts arise in resource use and how resolutions and agreement can be sought.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Water Resource Management
Environmental Planning
Future employment opportunities might be
Water Resource Manager
Environmental Planner
Policy Analyst (Water/Environment)