Water quality in the landscape: processes, management, and policy

About this programme

Water is one of our most important natural resources, yet human activities change both the quantity and quality of this limited resource. The focus of this course is on eutrophication of inland and coastal waters and water pollution resulting from human activities such as agriculture, forestry and urbanization. Specifically, the course provides lectures and practical sessions led by scientists, policy representatives and watershed practitioners expanding students’ understanding of water quality drivers and patterns across different scales together with policies and watershed management and strategies to reduce eutrophication and water pollution. The combination of technical knowledge of land-human-water interactions and practical skills in watershed management planning will enable students to tackle water-related challenges in their future careers. Knowledge equivalent to - 120 credits in natural science or in technology, or a combination of these, and - a level of English equivalent to upper-secondary-school English (Engelska 6). MX0176, Water quality in the landscape: processes, management, and policy, 7.5 Hp Print syllabus The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to - 120 credits in natural science or in technology, or a combination of these, and - a level of English equivalent to upper-secondary-school English (Engelska 6). The course provides an overview of watershed processes and human activities controlling water quality in sp