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Water Systems: Exploration

HWM10303

About this course

This course introduces the occurrence, movement and quality of water over the land surface of the earth, in particular as it affects and sustains life. The course takes a geographical, mostly descriptive approach towards introducing the global hydrological cycle and water budget, hydrological processes in river catchments and groundwater, and the aquatic ecosystem. An important focus of the course is on the interdependencies between water quantity and quality in space and time.

Learning outcomes

  • Describe the role of water in landscapes and society

  • Explain basic patterns and processes in aquatic ecosystems

  • Interpret basic concepts of water flow in surface water, groundwater and catchments

  • Estimate basic water flow in surface water, groundwater and catchments

  • Relate hydrological processes and water quality

  • Investigate how knowledge of water systems is implemented in water management

Assessment method

  • Assignment poster (0%)
  • Written test with open and closed questions (100%)

Prior knowledge

High school level of mathematics.

Resources

  • * Reader (buy at wurreadershop.proefschriftmaken.nl) * Knowledge clips (available through github.com/ClaudiaBrauer/Hydrology-Basics)

Additional information

course
3 ECTS
  • Level
    bachelor
  • Mode of instruction
    on campus
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Starting dates

  • 27 Oct 2025

    ends 21 Dec 2025

    LanguageDutch
    Term *P2
    Period 2 second half afternoon
    Register before 28 Sept, 23:59
  • 5 Jan 2026

    ends 1 Feb 2026

    LanguageDutch
    Term *P3
    Period 3 morning
    Register before 23 Nov, 23:59
These offerings are valid for students of TU Eindhoven