Water management in the context of climate change Field of study: Environmental Protection
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023

Module name: Water management in the context of climate change
Module code: 1OS_23_55
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the lectures, the student learns sources of hydrological and statistical information on water management, water quality, basic principles and tasks of water management. tasks of water management, issues related to extreme phenomena (droughts, floods), the organisational system of water management in Poland, current and projected problems of water management in the context of climate change. In the laboratory, the student acquires knowledge and skills: allowing for correct analysis of natural, legal, social and economic conditions and principles of current and future functioning of water management; various forms of laboratory classes are used to acquire knowledge, The various forms of laboratory classes serve to acquire knowledge, skills and social competencies, identified with understanding the relevant water management problems: water supply, wastewater disposal, and stormwater management. Water supply, wastewater disposal, water management during floods and droughts, regulation of rivers and streams and hydraulic engineering, and water resources management. Through lectures and laboratories, the student acquires the ability to prepare analyses for hydrological and resource documentation and water-economy balances and conduct expert activities.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
can complement and improve the knowledge and skills acquired in using available data to assess the impacts of climate change climate change on water management [K_01]
 1OS_W08 [4/5] 1OS_K01 [3/5] 1OS_K02 [2/5] 1OS_K04 [3/5]
uses specialist GIS software in understanding the impacts of climate change on water management, is able to identify the impacts of climate change on water management using available data, improve their analytical skills using modern techniques, thereby increasing their employability. [U_01]
 1OS_W08 [3/5] 1OS_U02 [3/5] 1OS_U04 [3/5] 1OS_U07 [3/5]
knows the basic definitions of water management, critically evaluates the risks to water management posed by climate change [W_01]
 1OS_W01 [3/5] 1OS_W04 [3/5] 1OS_W05 [3/5] 1OS_W11 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work U_01 W_01
laboratory classes [02] 25 Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Simulation [e07]  		course work K_01 U_01 W_01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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