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Module Handbook

Transnational ecosystem-based Water

Management (TWM)

Version 1.

March 2017

Contents

• TABLE OF MODULES AND COURSES
  • BASICS WATER ECOLOGY
    • Hydroclimatology and Sustainable Water Management
    • Hydrogeology and Application
    • Water Quality Modelling
  • APPLIED WATER ECOLOGY..........................................................................................................
    • Ecology and Protection of Freshwater Ecosystems and Aquatic Organisms
    • Hydrobiological Field Trips
    • Water-borne Diseases...........................................................................................................
  • WATER ENGINEERING
    • Basics of Hydraulic Planning and Facility Design
    • Waste Water Treatment
    • Flood Management
    • Water Governance and Spatial Planning
  • WATER BASIN MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................
    • River Basin Management
    • Orientation in Biology and Environmental Science
    • Integrated Water Management
    • Environmental and Ecological Modelling
    • Management of Ecosystems
  • SUSTAINABILITY/WETLAND MANAGEMENT
    • Ecological and Environmental Concepts
    • Biodiversity and Ecological Assessment
  • SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
    • Environmental Economics for Water Management
    • Social Aspects of Water Management
    • Philosophy of Water Management
  • PROJECT WATER MANAGEMENT
    • Practical Course / Project
  • OPTIONAL COURSES
  • MASTER THESIS
• IMPRESSUM
• ABBREVIATIONS

Module 7: Project Water Management (compulsory) Name of Course Place Semester Credits

M7.1 Practical Course / Project

RU/UDE External 3 16 or 2 1 Sum 16 or 2 1 Module 8: Optional Courses (elective-compulsory) Name of Course Place Semester Credits

M8.xx

Varying Courses on Ecology, Languages, Economics, Microbiology, Modelling, Sustainable Development, Socio- economics, Water Treatment, Statistics (specified in the module handbook) RU/UDE 3 From this to be selected 14 or 9 Module 9: Master-Thesis (compulsory) Name of Course Place Semester Credits

Master-Thesis

RU/ UDE External 4 30 Sum 30 Total year 2 Semester^ Credits 3 und 4 60

Module Abbreviation Module

Basics Water Ecology TWM-MA- 1

Course (^) Abbreviation Course

Hydroclimatology and Sustainable Water Management 1.

Teacher (name, email, phone) Subject Division

Prof. Wilhelm Kuttler, (wiku[at]uni-due.de, ) TWM, IWM Faculty of Biology/ UDE

Semester Frequency Language

2 annually English

SWS

(Lecturing hours)

presence (h) preparation, self tutoring, preparation for exam (h)

Workload (h) ECTS-Credits

Education Methodology

Lectures with seminar character, students will have to solve arithmetic problems concerning the field of hydroclimatology, short presentations on pre-defined topics including a plenary discussion at the end of the lecture about the target of the modul.

Learning targets

The student:

• Gains a basic understanding of the physical basis of meteorology
• Gains knowledge on general and special climatology
• Gains knowledge on energy transfer to and from the atmosphere
• Is able to transfer the background to special problems of water management
• Is able to gain and filter information of hydroclimatological problems
• Is able to analyse the transmission of energy via the different states of water in the climate system

Contents

 The climate system, general climatology, global hydrologic cycle  The realm of hydroclimatology  Measuring hydroclimatic atmospheric and terrestrial components  Precipitation, runoff processes and streamflow  Hydroclimate spatial and temporal variations  Floods and droughts, irrigation of land  Sources of irrigation water, geographical distribution of irrigation demand  Types and efficiency of irrigation, problems of irrigation

Examinations

Written exam

Recommended preparation and reading

Students not familiar with basics in general natural science, applied mathematics and applied physics, please consult the following book chapters/manuscripts before joining the course: Shelton, M. L. (2009): Hydroclimatology. Cambridge University Press, New York, 440 pp.

Literature used within the course

2. Barry, R. and Chorley, R. (2003): Atmosphere, Weather and Climate. Routledge; 8. Edition, 536 pp.
3. Hupfer, P. und W. Kuttler (2006): Witterung und Klima. Eine Einführung in die Meteorologie und Klimatologie. Teubner Verlag, Wiesbaden. 554 pp.
4. Kuttler, W. (2009): Klimatologie. Schöningh Verlag. UTB 3099. 260 pp.
5. Laycock, A., 2007: Irrigation Systems: Design, Planning and Construction. Cabi Publishing, 320 pp.
6. Shelton, M. L. (2009): Hydroclimatology. Cambridge University Press, New York, 440 pp.
7. Zmarsly, E., W. Kuttler und H. Pethe (2007): Meteorologisch-klimatologisches Grundwissen. Ulmer Verlag. UTB 2281. 182 pp.

Further Information on the course will be made available on the moodle course: https://moodle.uni-due.de/course/view.php?id=

Contents

• Introduction to hydrogeology, position and importance of hydrogeology for water supply
• Hydrologic cycle: (main focus: groundwater system), aquifer properties, groundwater movement (recharge, flow, discharge) in porous medium, aquifer-types (confined, unconfined), construction of piezometric surface, data interpretation of chemical and other characteristic parameters (e.g., temperature, electrical conductivity, permeability)
• Practical course: sampling methods (e.g., groundwater, unconsolidated sediments and soil), chemical analysis
• Interpretation of hydro-geological data on the basis of current questions in planning, construction environmental science

Examinations

a) Oral presentation (duration 15-20 min) values 5% and written examination values 95%

Recommended

Students not familiar with basics in geology, please consult the following book chapters/manuscripts before joining the course: A: PRESS, F. & SIEVER, R. (2003): Understanding Earth.- W.H. Freeman & Company

Literature used in the course

BELL F.G. (1999): Environmental Geology – Principles and Practice.- Blackwell Science BRASSINGTON, R. (1998): Field Hydrogeology.- John Wiley & Sons FETTER, C.W. (1999): Contaminant Hydrogeology.- Prentice Hall FETTER, C.W. (1999): Applied Hydrogeology.- Prentice Hall HUDAK, P.F. (2005): Principles of Hydrogeology.- CRC Press MONTGOMERY C.W. (2003): Environmental Geology.- McGraw-Hill NONNER, J.C. (2002): Introduction to Hydrogeology (The Delft Lecture Note Series) (Enke). WEIGHT, W.D., SONDEREGGER, J.L. (2001): Manual of Applied Field Hydrogeology, McGraw- Hill Professional Publishing. 007069639X.

Further Information on the course (e.g. contact days, …..)

Numerous literature (pdf files) will be available on the internet; also course materials will be made available prior to the courses on Moodle (education and file-sharing system of the University of Duisburg-Essen) at https://moodle.uni-due.de/course/view.php?id=

Module Abbreviation Module

Basics Water Ecology (^) TWM-MA-

Course Abbreviation Course

Water Quality Modelling 1. 3

Teacher (name, email, phone) Subject Division

Dr.-Ing. Dipl. Ekkehard Christoffels

ekkehard.christoffels@erftverband.de

Civil Engineering TWM

Erftverband

Semester Frequency Language Prerequisites

2 annually English none

SWS

(Lecturing hours)

presence (h) preparation, self tutoring, preparation for exam (h)

Workload (h) ECTS-Credits

Education Methodology

a) Lecture b) Practical exercises, in-class exercises

Learning targets

The students

• Can discuss the usage of water quality models in the field of water resources management
• Have a basic background on water quality modeling
• Are introduced in the modules of the DWA Water Quality Model
• Have first experiences with the software of the DWA Water Quality

Contents

Introduction to Water Quality Modelling Basics about the DWA Water Quality Model DWA Water Quality Model – Modules of the Model Several Hands-on Exercises: Water Quality Modelling

Examinations

Written examination (Duration will be announced at the beginning of the lecture. It is between 45 and 180 min)

Recommended prerequisites

Module Module Abbreviation

Applied Water Ecology (^) TWM-MA- 2

Responsible for the module Faculty

Prof. Dr. Daniel Hering, UDE Faculty of Biology/UDE

Relevance for other study programmes Water Science, EnviTox, MTW

Academic year Duration Relevance within Curriculum

1 one year Compulsory

Prerequisites according to examination regulations Recommended prerequisites

None Basic chemistry

No. Course hours per week (SWS) Workload (h) Credits (ECTS)

2.1 Ecology and Protection of Freshw Ecosystems and Aquatic Organismsater/UDE 4 150 5

2.2 Hydrobiological Field Trips/UDE 2 60 2

2. 3 Water-borne Diseases/UDE 2 60 2

Sum 8 270 9

1

Learning Targets of this module

The students have the ability

• to select and apply suitable assessment systems to analyse the status of aquatic ecosystems and to understand their output,
• to develop and to apply concepts for ecosystem regeneration.
• to analyse and assess waterbodies and put those results into a broader ecological and/or technical context
• to address and evaluate ethical questions relevant to society and give new impulses, especially to topics related to „diversity“, „sustainability” and “resource protection”.

Module examinations to gain grades

Examinations will be performed as specified in the course sheets. From the average of grades for course examinations the module grades will be deduced.

Module grade proportion of final grade 9/

Module Abbreviation Module

Applied Water Ecology TWM-MA- 2

Course (^) Abbreviation Course

Ecology and Protection of Freshwater Ecosystems and Aquatic Organisms

Teacher (name, email, phone) Subject Division

Dr. Christian K. Feld, (christian.feld[at]uni- due.de, +49 201 183 - 4390), Prof. Dr. Daniel Hering, Dr. Armin W. Lorenz

TWM, IWM, EnviTox, Water Science, MTW

Faculty of Biology/ UDE

Semester Frequency Language Prerequisites

2 annually English Basics in freshwater ecology and biology

SWS

(Lecturing hours)

presence (h) preparation, self tutoring, preparation for exam (h)

Workload (h) ECTS-Credits

Education Methodology ( M2.1a: Ecology )

Combination of lectures and exercise: general lectures introduce to the topic, the student partly prepares a topic based on background materials; presentations by students, common discussions. Several practical exercises during the second half of the course, teamwork.

Learning targets

The student:

• Gains knowledge of different freshwater ecosystem and its classifications
• Gains knowledge of related environmental stressors and ecological impacts
• Is able to obtain and structure water-related problems
• Gains knowledge of and practice with freshwater ecological assessment and monitoring
• Gains a basic understanding of applied water management
• Gains knowledge of basic multivariate tools to analyse ecological data
• Is able to transfer freshwater ecology into actual policies (e.g. the Water Framework Directive)
• Is able to derive management options to protect freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity

Contents

A-priori and a-posteriori typology of freshwater ecosystems (rivers, lakes), impacts of different perturbations (pollution, eutrophication, acidification, pesticides, hydromorphological alteration, waterpower) on aquatic ecosystems, river and lake assessment according to national and international regulations, the organism groups addressed by the Water Framework Directive and how to use them in biomonitoring, transferring monitoring results into restoration measures, lake and river restoration, ecosystem services. Practical assignments on the development of monitoring, management and restoration schemes according to the WFD.

Examinations

Written examination with M2.2 (Duration of the exam will be announced at the beginning of the term. Min 45, max 180 min)

Recommended preparation and reading

Recommended preparation and reading

Students not familiar with aquatic organisms are recommended to read the introductory chapters of the following textbooks before joining the course:

Lockwood, A. and Murray, P. (Hrsg.) 1976. Effects of pollutants on aquatic organisms: lecture pres. at a seminar held Apr. 11, 1975, at Liverpool Univ. Society for Experimental Biology 2, Cambridge, University Press, 193 pp. Nilsson, A.N. (Hrsg.) 1996: Aquatic insects of North Europe : a taxonomic handbook. Stenstrup, Apollo books.

Literature used in the course

Identification keys and background information is compiled for each lecture. An overview of useful identification keys is subject to frequent updates and will be provided during the course. Downloadable versions will be placed on Moodle.

Further Information on the course (e.g. contact days, …..)

Regular attendance is obligatory

Module Abbreviation Module

Applied Water Ecology (^) TWM-MA-

Course (^) Abbreviation Course

Hydrobiological Field Trips M2.

Teacher (name, email, phone) Subject Division

Various lecturers (christian.feld[at]uni- due.de; +49 201 183-4390)

TWM Faculty of Biology and Geography/ UDE

Semester Frequency Language Prerequisites

2 annually English

SWS

(Lecturing hours)

presence (h) (^) preparation, self tutoring, preparation for exam (h)

Workload (h) ECTS-Credits

Education Methodology

Field trips; open discussion with water managers, practical field exercises, demonstration of facilities and techniques in water management.

Learning targets

The students

• are able to recognize different types of aquatic and semi-aquatic ecosystems and know about their special properties and reactions regarding the biotic and abiotic features
• know in which way water works influence aquatic systems and what kind of measures may be applied to reduce the impact
• apply field methods to analyse the status of an ecosystem
• get an overview of stressors on urban landscapes and of mitigation measures to reduce the impact of stressors
• are introduced to river basin and flood management in practice
• learn about climatic impacts in practice

Contents

One ecosystem type or restoration measure/field trip. Examples:

• Typology and classification of rivers
• Hydromorphology and community composition of near natural and degraded lowland streams
• Hydromorphology and community composition of near natural and degraded mountain streams
• Stressors on large rivers (Rhine, Ruhr): flood protection, water power generation, reservoirs
• Fish migration devices
• Flood management and flood protection measures
• Waste water treatment and stormwater retention facilities
• Measuring evapotranspiration with a lysimeter
• Water Board Ruhrverband

Examinations

Individual protocols of field trips (5–10 pages)

Recommended preparation and reading

The field trips will refer to specific topics of previous lectures. No further preparation will be required

Module Abbreviation Module

Applied Water Ecology TWM-MA-

Course Abbreviation Course

Water-borne Diseases M2. 3

Teacher (name, email, phone) Subject Division

Dr. Milen Nachev (milen.nachev[at]uni- due.de)

Dr. Daniel Grabner (daniel.grabner[at]uni- due.de)

Prof. Bernd Sures, (bernd.sures[at]uni- due.de, +49 201 183-2617)

TWM, IWM Faculty of Biology/ UDE

Semester Frequency Language Prerequisites

2 annually English Basics in freshwater ecology and biology

SWS

(Lecturing hours)

presence (h) preparation, self tutoring, preparation for exam (h)

Workload (h) ECTS-Credits

Education Methodology

Seminar, presentations to be prepared by students on pre-defined topics, plenary discussion.

Learning targets

The student:

• Gains a basic understanding on the variety of water-borne parasitic diseases occurring in tropical and temperate regions
• Gains knowledge on the biology and life cycles of important groups of protozoan and metazoan parasites
• Gains knowledge on the variety and the biology of vector species
• Is able to transfer the biological background of relevant water-borne dieases into parasite control programs and habitat management plans
• Is able to gain and filter information to understand and explain water-related health problems
• Is able to analyse the transmission risk of parasites in freshwater ecosystems

Contents

Bacterial and viral infections, protozoan infections, infection with “worms”, aquatic insects as vectors for parasites, diarrhoeal diseases, chemical water pollution, water-based diseases, water- related diseases, ecological consequences of parasite treatment, freshwater habitat management and the occurrence of parasites, prevention of water-borne diseases, impact of global climate change on parasite distribution, effects of lake and river restoration on the occurrence of parasites

Examinations

Oral presentation (Duration: appr. 15-20 min), homework

Recommended preparation and reading

Students not familiar with basics in parasitology, please consult the following books before joining the course: Parasitism. The diversity and ecology of animal parasites Albert O. Bush, Jacqueline C. Fernan- dez, Gerald W. Esch and Richard Seed (Eds.). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2001; 566 pp. Encyclopedic reference of parasitology. Mehlhorn, H., (ed), Springer, Heidelberg 2001

Literature used in the course

Parasitism. The diversity and ecology of animal parasites Albert O. Bush, Jacqueline C. Fernan- dez, Gerald W. Esch and Richard Seed (Eds.). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2001; 566 pp. Encyclopedic reference of parasitology. Mehlhorn, H., (ed), Springer, Heidelberg 2001 Waterborne zoonosis: Identification, Causes, and Control. J.A. Cotruvo, A. Dufour, G. Rees, J. Bartram, R. Carr, D.O. Cliver, G.F. Craun, R. Fayer, V.P.J. Gannon. World Health Organisation,

UNICEF Handbook on Water Quality. UNICEF, New York, 2008. Mara, D.D., Feachem R.G.A. (1999) Water- and excreta-related diseases: unitary environmental classification. Journal of Environmental Engineering 125, 334 - 339. Web sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) available on: www.cdc.gov World Health Organization (WHO) available on: www.who.int

Further Information on the course (e.g. contact days, …..)

Course material can be found in the moodle course:

https://moodle.uni-due.de/course/view.php?id=