Master of Engineering Science (Water Resource Management)

Course 352-WR (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Year and Campus: 2009
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Coordinator

Assoc.Professor Hector Malano
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Tel: +61 3 83446645
Email: hectormm@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Course Coordinator:
Assoc. Professor H M Malano E: hectormm@unimelb.edu.au

School of Engineering:
Rebecca Randall E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:

The Graduate Program in Water Resources Management is designed to meet the theoretical and practical needs of professionals working in water resources authorities, consultancy, education and related fields.

The program provides participants with a broad understanding of the issues involved in water resources management and development. Participants are able to focus on various areas of water resources management by tailoring their programs to their specific needs and interests.

Participants are able to choose from a wide range of elective subjects and focus their program on various areas including water science and engineering, management or institutional aspects of water resources.

Themes covered include: irrigation and drainage design and management, surface hydrology, groundwater hydrology, surface and groundwater quality management, water resources allocation and competition, water resources policy, water resources institutions, water resources economics, and institutional, legal and political framework.
Objectives: That a graduate of the program should:
  • acquire skills in the planning, developing and managing of water resource systems in a sustainable manner;
  • gain experience of research in a chosen area of water resources management, development and use;
  • gain advanced knowledge of principles and implementation of integrated water resources management.
Subject Options: CourseStream
Core Subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.500
Semester 1, Semester 2
50.000
Restricted Elective Subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2009
12.500
Semester 1
12.500
Elective Subjects
37.5 points of subjects chosen from Electives Table or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator (not more than 25 points research)
See the Engineering Postgraduate handbook for electives.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Notes: The final intake for this course will be Semester 2, 2009.

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