Water Resources and Spatial Planning

Code:

MRCOT027

Acronym:

RHOT

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geography
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in Hazards, Cities and Spatial Planning

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MRCOT	10	MRCOT - Study Plan	1	-	6	-
MSIGOT	4	MSIGOT - Study Plan	1	-	6	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

- To know the peculiar characteristics of water and its importance to life;
- Understand the operation of the hydrological cycle and its role in water and heat distribution in globe surface;
- Identify problems related to water resources at various scales of analysis;
- Characterize the extreme hydrological events and their implications for spatial planning;
- Analyze the problem of water governance, particularly the economic, environmental, legal and social issues.
- Evaluate the consequences of climate change on water resources.

Learning outcomes and competences

- Know the main uses and needs of the water and its socio-economic impact and planning instruments for the management of water resources.
- Know and be able to interpret the main EU and nacional legislation on water regulation.
- Acquire an integrated understanding of the issue of water management.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1) Characteristics and importance of water to life on Earth.
2) Water as a limiting factor for the development of ecosystems.
3) Hydrological Extremes: causes, consequences and possible mitigation.
4) Problems of water resources at different scales of analysis.
5) Water Governance
6) The Water Future: Impacts of climate change on water resources.

Mandatory literature

BETÂMIO DE ALMEIDA, A.; Gestão da Água. Incertezas e Riscos, Esfera do Caos, 2011. ISBN: 978-989-680-044-4
CALDER, I. R.; Blue Revolution. Integrated Land and Water Research Management, 2ª ed., Earthscan, London, 2005
CUNHA, L. V.; “Perspectivas da Gestão da Água para o Século XXI: Desafios e Oportunidades”, Recursos Hídricos, APRH, Vol. 23, nº 2, Lisboa, 2002
PEIXOTO, J. P.; A Água no Ambiente, Secretaria de Estado do Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais, Lisboa, Gabinete de Estudos e Planeamento da Administração do Território, 1989
SANTOS F. D. e MIRANDA, P.; Alterações Climáticas em Portugal. Cenários, Impactos e Medidas de Adaptação, Projecto SIAM II, , SANTOS F. D. e MIRANDA, P., (editores), Lisboa, 2006
SOROMENHO MARQUES, V.; O Desafio da Água no Século XXI. Entre o Conflito e a Cooperação, Editorial Notícias, Lisboa, 2003
SERENO, AMPARO; O Direito português da água do século XXI. Catorze anos de diretiva quadro da água., E-Pública Revista Electrónica de Direito Público, 2014. ISBN: ISSN 2183-184x

Complementary Bibliography

BARLOW, MAUDE; Água Pacto Azul. A crise global da água e a batalha pelo controle da água potável no Mundo., M.Books do Brasil Editora Ltda, 2009. ISBN: 978-85-7680-068-2
TUNDISI, JOSÉ GALIZIA; Água no século XXI. Enfrentando a escassez., RiMa Editora / Instituto Internacional de Ecologia, 2003. ISBN: 85-86552-51-8
GRIGG, N.; Governance and Management for Sustainable Water Systems, IWA Publishing, 2010
MAIDMENT, D. R.; Handbook of Hydrology., McGraw-Hill, 2006. ISBN: ISBN 0-07-039732-5
GRAFFON, R. Q., HUSSEY, K.; Water Resources Planning and Management. , Cambridge University Press, 2011. ISBN: ISBN 9780521762588

Comments from the literature

Additional bibliography will be advised during the classes.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Diversified methods will be used in order to enable the seizure and enforcement of the powers referred to above.

Software

Word; Exel; Power point

keywords

Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Water policy
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Water-climate interactions
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Water distribution
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Urban water management
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Hydrology (Water science)
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Catchment scale water management

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	75,00
Participação presencial	25,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Final examination: 75%

Practical Assignment - Attendance: 25%