Course - Topics in Urban Water Systems - VM8206
Topics in Urban Water Systems
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About the course
Course content
The course is meant to give a thorough theoretical understanding of the various topics in the field of urban water systems, including water transportation systems, natur based solutions and green infrastructure for stormwater management, urban flood modelling and management, hydroinformatics for advanced systems performance assessment. The effect of urbanisation and climate change as external pressures on the urban water systems are important overarching topics. The course has a strong focus on socially and environmentally sustainable solutions. An emphasis will be made on in depth understanding of the selected topics in relevance to research in environmental engineering.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate should have knowledge of assessment of sustainability for water and wastewater systems and forecasting performance and reliability of water and wastewater services. The candidate should be able to consider the application of various analytical methods in the field. Further she or he should contribute to the development of new theories and methods in the field. Skills: The candidate should master selection of methods and tools to analyse sustainability, and be able to make use of modeling tools. The candidate should be able to use these skills to perform research at a high international level. The candidate should be able to assess the work of others on the same level. General competence: The candidate should be able to use knowledge from the discipline for scientific assignments and projects, and to publish research and development results in recognized national and international channels.
Learning methods and activities
Guided self study, workshops, developments of a paper based on selected topic. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
Master degree, preferably in water and wastewater technology.
Required previous knowledge
The course will be run if at least 3 students with relevant background wish to attend. If you wish to attend, please contact the course coordinator. Students not admitted to the PhD programme in engineering may be approved by the course coordinator.
Course materials
Books, articles, plus reports from recent Norwegian and international research programs.
Subject areas
- Water Supply and Wastewater Systems
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
- Cynthia Hallé
- Franz Tscheikner-Gratl
- Marius Møller Rokstad
- Stein Wold Østerhus
- Thomas Meyn
- Tone Merete Muthanna