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Water for Sustainable Futures (UNIB20012)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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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: 12 February 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: 12 February 2025
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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In-class test due approximately Week 3
| Week 3 | 15% |
In-class test due approximately Week 6
| Week 6 | 15% |
In-class test due approximately Week 9
| Week 9 | 15% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 55% |
Last updated: 12 February 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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 12 February 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is not part of a sequence but rather part of the Food, Water & Wine cluster.
- 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 Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 12 February 2025