Aridity and drought: water resources availability. Water resources management as an integrated process. Groundwater as a water resource. Wells. Groundwater quality and protection. Surface water: main concepts of hydrology. Surface water quality and protection
List of references and additional reading at the end of each unit
Learning Objectives
to enhance learner skills on water resources evaluation and management in water scarce countries
Prerequisites
acquired skills in hydraulics and hydrology
Teaching Methods
lectures, exercises, discussion groups
Type of Assessment
written exam
Course program
Aridity and drought: water resources availability. Water resources management as an integrated process. Groundwater as a water resource. Wells. Groundwater quality and protection. Surface water: main concepts of hydrology of ephymeral rivers. Methods for improving groundwater recharge. Flood based farming systems