| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Wetlands and Water Resources |
| Unit ID: | SCENV2400 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCENV1001 or SCSUS1500) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 019999 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This course covers knowledge and skills applicable to an understanding of the equitable distribution of water resources and the challenges of managing water for both human and environmental systems. Content includes: wetland form and function impacts of a changing climate monitoring water quality wetland ecology wetland chemistry managing water resources environmental flows social, cultural, political and legal dimensions to water resource management. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Investigate the hydrological cycle and the variable distribution of global water resources |
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| K2. | Identify the human demands on water resources and the impact of resource use on aquatic ecosystems |
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| K3. | Develop a broad understanding of the social, cultual, political and economic influences on water resource use |
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| K4. | Interpret the role of a changing climate on future water security |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Evaluate and interpret water quality data |
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| S2. | Demonstrate the ability to make assessments of water quality using physical, chemical and biological methods |
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| S3. | Interpretation and synthesis of literature on wetland condition |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Effectively communicate scientific concepts around water to a lay audience |
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| A2. | Demonstrate the ability to integrate literature and field material into a technical report in a group context |
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| A3. | Make recommendations on wetland rehabilitation through the development of a tender |
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| Unit Content: |
This course provides an in depth investigation of climate patterns, water catchments, and the variability of the nature of wetlands and the availability and quality of water resources over space and time. These fundamental principles will be employed to examine contemporary issues in water resources such as environmental and cultural flows, wetland reserves, water allocations and the impact of a changing climate, drawing on examples from Australia and elsewhere. The course will also include practical experience by field trips to a variety of wetlands which will form the focus of the major report.
•Wetland form and function
•Wetland ecology
•Wetland chemistry
•Water quality and bioassessment techniques
•Changes and impacts to water catchments |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S3, A1 | Catchment Presentation | Oral Presentation | 10-30% | | 2. | S1, S2 | Laboratory Report | Report | 10-30% | | 3. | K2, K3, K4, S3, A2, A3 | Wetland Tender | Report | 20-40% | | 4. | K1, K2, K3, K4 | Online Test | Test | 20-40% |
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