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Water Planning & an Uncertain Future (ENEN90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Keirnan Fowler
email: fowler.k@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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It is widely recognised that we are now managing our water resources in a non-stationary world. Climate change is affecting the timing and volume of water supply and demands, but the scale of these impacts remains uncertain. How do we best manage our water resources given this uncertain future? This subject will provide an introduction to decision making theory under uncertainty. The subject will cover topics such as
- Decision making theory under uncertainty
- Understanding climate change
- Water supply management under climate change
- Climate change and water demands (discussing impact on agriculture, Environment, Urban, First Nations)
- Understanding climate change in the context of natural variability
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- ILO 1. Discover the latest relevant literature and relate literature to real life case studies
- ILO 2. Identify and characterise major sources of future uncertainty for decision makers
- ILO 3. Critique existing water policy with reference to current science, decision theory and future uncertainty
- ILO 4. Develop and articulate strategies to manage interests of different stakeholders
- ILO 5. Develop and articulate an appropriate approach to evaluate climate impacts on a water system
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems, design and operational performance
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-ENVSC Master of Environmental Science, MC-GEOG Master of Geography, Earth Observation specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENVENG Master of Environmental Engineering, Energy Systems specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENVENG Master of Environmental Engineering, Water Systems specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENVENG Master of Environmental Engineering, Business specialisation (formal) in the MC-CIVENG Master of Civil Engineering, Energy specialisation (formal) in the MC-CIVENG Master of Civil Engineering, Structural specialisation (formal) in the MC-CIVENG Master of Civil Engineering
Or completion of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENEN20002 | Earth Processes for Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Learning and understanding in this subject will be enhanced by the knowledge gained in the following subjects:
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Presentation of 5 minutes based on literature review . Adressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)s, 1,3 and 5
| From Week 2 to Week 4 | 10% |
Literature reviews and discussion: Written analysis of each week's literature (400 words) and contribution to tutorial discussion . ILO 1,2 and 4
| From Week 4 to Week 9 | 20% |
Major assignment part 1: Individual written report of 1500 words equivalent) . ILO's 2,3 and 4
| Week 10 | 30% |
Major assignment part 2: Individual written report of 2000 words equivalent. ILO's 2,4 and 5
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Keirnan Fowler Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 Total time commitment 162 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Keirnan Fowler
email: fowler.k@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
One 2 hour tutorial per week. Lectures and reading material (additional 30 hours) will be provided online for students to access in their own time. It is expected that they are studied prior to each tutorial.
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Water Systems Specialisation (formal) Environmental - 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.
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: 31 January 2024