Water for Sustainable Futures (UNIB20012)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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In recent decades the importance of regulating water and its wider implications have been the subject of great debate. Water is no longer viewed solely in hydrological terms, where its supply and allocation are considered to be the only determinants important in understanding how it is regulated. Rather, of equal importance are the economic, environmental, political and social ramifications changing water allocation have on a catchment. In this subject the hydrological, economic, social, legal and environmental implications of controlling water in a catchment are evaluated in order to identify the trade-off between these factors and to suggest improvements that can be made in the understanding and management of this vital resource.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be expected to understand the:
- Role of water as a resource, including any future implications of climate change, within a catchment context
- Impacts of catchment management and the role of water in ecosystems
- Economic value of water and the role of water markets and other management structures
- Socio-political impact of water on communities past, present and future
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Think critically and organise knowledge across a range of disciplines
- Derive, interpret and analyse information from primary and secondary sources
- Participate in a discussion group and develop a logical argument to support a particular position
- Plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects
- Demonstrate awareness of and ability to use appropriate communication technology
- Demonstrate both written and oral communication skills
- Participate effectively as a member of a team
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- In-class test (750 words) due approximately Week 3 (15%)
- In-class test (750 words) due approximately Week 6 (15%)
- In-class test (750 words) test due approximately Week 9 (15%)
- A 2-hour written examination held during the examination period (55%)
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Brian Davidson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact Hours: 36 hours: Lectures (1hr) 2 x weekly; Tutorials (1hr) 1 x weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Agricultural Economics Major Sustainable Production Breadth Track Climate and Water - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 9 April 2025