This course covers the learning outcomes of understanding water use as a resource and the economics of water, as well as the components and processes of the water cycle. Students will learn about the storage of water in the hydrosphere, precipitation, and the roles of interception, evaporation, and transpiration. The teaching method involves lectures and summaries of each section. This course is intended for individuals interested in gaining knowledge about water use and the water cycle.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Water use
- 1 Water use
- 1.1 Water as a resource
- 1.2 The economics of water
- 1.3 Summary of Section 1
- 2 The water cycle
- 2 The water cycle
- 2.1 Storage of water in the hydrosphere
- 2.2 Precipitation
- 2.3 Interception, evaporation and transpiration
- 2.4 Summary of Section 2
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- Acknowledgements
