Management and Protection of Water Resources

School  Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GE0_818Ε
Εξάμηνο σπουδών  8ο
Course Title
 Management and Protection of Water Resources
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminar, laboratory work and field trip
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (L), 1 (LAB), 1 (SEM)
Credits  5
Course Type
 Field of Science  and Skills Development 
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case foreign students attend the course.
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL)  https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO362/
Learning Outcomes

The acquisition of skills related to the methodologies and techniques of sustainable management of water resources and their protection from environmental pollution. 

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of sustainable management of water resources
  • Understand the uses of water and the natural ability of water resources
  • Understand the European Water Framework Directive 2000/60 / EC about water resources management.
  • Understand the concept of protection of water resources from pollution 
  • Prepare a water resources management study
  • Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to management and protection of water resources
  • Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to management and protection of water resources
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
  • Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
  • Respect to natural environment
  • Work design and management
Syllabus
  • Analysis of the European Water Framework Directive 2000/60 / EC
  • Presentation of the institutional structure of Water Resources Management in Greece
  • Systematic analysis of water resources. Simulation Models of water management.
  • Planning and decision-making processes.
  • Uses of water.
  • Financial mechanisms for the management of water resources.
  • Drought and water supply management.
  • Reservoir operation and management
  • Artificial Recharge of aquifers
  • Protection of water resources.
Delivery  Lectures, laboratory work and seminar face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)     2 Χ 13=26 
Laboratory work (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  1 Χ 13=13
Seminars (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  1 Χ 13=13
Field trip (10 hours per one  day) 10
Homework in teams 23
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of the final project in teams  50
 Total number of hours for the Course 135 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Written examination during the examination period and
  2. 2. Examination of the presentation and the report of the final team project. 
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Soulios, G. 2004, General Hydrogeology, Water Resources and management of water resources, Kyriakidi Publishers, Thesaaloniki

Related academic journals:

  1. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer Publishers
  2. Water Policy, IWA Publishing
  3. Water Resources Management, Springer Publishers
  4. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Springer Publishers