GEOG30370

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module the student should:
(1) be familiar with river management hazard and resource perspectives;
(2) demonstrate an understanding of the key challenges facing sustainable, integrated river catchment management in Ireland and abroad;
(3) be able to appraise the principal tools and techniques employed in river catchment management;
(4) demonstrate an understanding of the key policies and legislation governing catchment management (with emphasis on the European Union);
(6) demonstrate skills in critical thinking, reading, writing and oral presentations.

Indicative Module Content:

Flood risk management
River pollution
Channel change
Sediment management
River conservation and restoration
River amenity and ecosystem services
River catchment legislation (e.g. EU Water Framework Directive and EU Floods Directive)

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

This module adopts an earth systems approach to understanding river catchment management challenges and students would therefore greatly benefit from having some background in physical geography, earth science, aquatic biology/ecology or a related discipline.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided to individuals and class groups, post assessment