About this Course

CPD Points: 2

Are you interested in making a positive impact on the world's water resources! Do you want to learn how to design and plan sustainable water resource systems? If so, Water Resources Planning is the course for you. This course is designed to equip engineering students with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan and design water resource systems that are efficient, effective, and sustainable.

Throughout the course, you will learn about the principles of water resources planning, including water demand management, supply augmentation, and water allocation. You will also be introduced to the latest technologies and methods used in water resources planning, including computer modeling and simulation.

Additionally, the course will cover the challenges associated with water resources planning and management, including climate change, population growth, and environmental degradation. You will learn how to develop sustainable and equitable water resource plans that take into account social, economic, and environmental considerations.

By the end of this course, you will be able to apply the principles and methods of water resources planning to real-world problems, making you a valuable asset in the field of water resources engineering. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the world's water resources - enroll in "Water Resources Planning" today!

Course curriculum

    1. A message from the instructor

    2. Before we begin...

    1. The importance of water resources planning

    2. Key concepts and principles of water resources planning

    3. The role of engineers in water resources planning

    4. Test your learning

    1. Determining water demand for different sectors

    2. Techniques for reducing water demand

    3. Planning for future water demand

    4. Test your learning

    1. Types of water supply augmentation

    2. Evaluating and selecting water supply augmentation options

    3. Implementing water supply augmentation projects

    4. Test your learning

    1. Water rights and allocation frameworks

    2. Methods for allocating water among competing uses

    3. Balancing water allocation with environmental needs

    4. Test your learning

    1. Considering environmental, social, and economic factors in water resources planning

    2. Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies

    3. Best practices for sustainable water resources planning

    4. Test your learning

About this course

  • 25 lessons