Water Management
Want to work on sustainable water solutions?
Do you wonder how climate change, land use and Sustainable Development Goals influence water management? In this exchange programme you will get a deeper understanding of water-related issues and their physics. You will work on possible solutions with external clients and experts. Topics include drought and flood management, nature-based solutions, and advanced hydrological modelling. Through hands-on assignments, you will learn to integrate theory and practice, gaining skills relevant for sustainable water management.
Want to know more about sustainable engineering? Combine this programme with the Future Cities (15 ECTS) programme.
What's Water Management like?
You work on a water management project and translate complex challenges into a professional advisory or design report. You apply hydrological and geohydrological principles in modeling and analyzing water flows. You develop and implement hydraulic models for water management and integrate them into future-proof strategies. Additionally, you apply Nature-Based Solutions and adaptive design methods to create sustainable and resilient water management solutions. You reflect on your professional development and contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary water management approaches.
Programme:
This programme runs from November to January. Each week includes one project day, multiple course sessions, and excursions to relevant sites. Activities are designed to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
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Multidisciplinary project (15 ECTS credits)
The course contains a multidisciplinary project where you work in an international team of students. Individual and group tasks are combined in the following topics:
Water Management Project and Professional Development
This topic provides an overview of key water management challenges, including climate change, land use, and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Students work in teams on complex international projects addressing drought and/or flooding issues. Deliverables include a report and presentation, emphasizing collaboration and professional communication.
Physical Hydrology and Modelling
This topic consists of two components. Geohydrology & hydrology introduces the principles of physical hydrology, covering atmospheric, surface, soil, and groundwater dynamics. Students engage in numerous practical exercises, applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Advanced water management (modelling) focuses on computational modelling for surface- and groundwater systems. Participants learn 1D-flow modelling and basin runoff analysis, effectively integrating soil and surface water data for comprehensive assessments.
Future proof Water Management
This topic emphasizes sustainable and adaptive strategies for water management. Nature-based Solutions explores engineering approaches inspired by natural processes, addressing challenges like flood prevention, drought mitigation, and water quality improvement, while highlighting sustainability and ecosystem benefits. Scenarios and adaptive design focuses on designing flexible strategies for uncertain future conditions, teaching students to account for climate change and evolving societal needs in their solutions.
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Elective modules (5 ECTS credits per module)
Complete your exchange semester or year by taking one or two cross-departmental modules. You will receive 5 ECTS credits when you complete a module successfully.
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Requirements and application
Basic understanding of fluid dynamics is necessary, along with a minimum of two years of education in civil engineering, water management, or a related field, and English B2 level.
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