Global water resources under change (2026/2027: Periode 3)

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Cursusdoel

Please note: the information in the course manual is binding.
Course goals

Global Water Resources under Change provides the theory, principles and state-of-the-art approaches in assessing changes in global water resources availability, quality and use in a changing world including the complex interaction and trade-offs between different water nexus actors (i.e. agriculture, domestic, energy, industry and ecosystems). You will learn how to quantify changes in both the demand and supply of water resources, both in terms of its quantity and quality, and how to analyze this in a holistic manner. You will acquire knowledge and skills to use tools and models to study water scarcity and other water-related risks for humans and ecosystems under global change.

Once successfully completed, the student:
  1. Has obtained expertise to evaluate impacts of climate change and socio-economic developments on the availability and quality of water resources at the large scale;
  2. Is able to assess the skill and value of water resources and water quality modelling to study global change impacts on water-related risks.
  3. Has obtained the ability to critically evaluate interlinkages and feedbacks between changes in water resources (quantity and quality) and main water users (e.g. energy, food systems) and ecosystems;
  4. Demonstrate skills towards designing indicators to estimate water scarcity or other water-related risks, accounting for both water quantity and water quality in relation to sectoral uses (agriculture, energy, drinking water, industry) and ecosystems.

Vakinhoudelijk

New MSc course in 2025-2026.

Course content

The course covers the following topics:
  • Climate change impacts on the water cycle;
  • Drivers and changes in sectoral water demands;
  • Snow and glaciers under climate change;
  • Surface water and groundwater resources under global change;
  • Water quality under climate change and socio-economic developments;
  • Indicators for quantifying water scarcity and water-related risks;
  • Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems nexus and adaptation options.

Werkvormen

3 Groepsonderwijs
Toelichting

A group work assignment is intended to design and apply within small groups of students a new indicator to estimate water scarcity or other water-related risks for a region/river basin of interest, that accounts for both water quantity and water quality in relation to sectoral uses (agriculture, energy, drinking water, industry) or ecosystems. Group work assignment will be evaluated based on a written paper and presentation delivered by the group. Students will also be evaluated based on written peer review of group work papers.

1 Hoorcolleges
Toelichting

The first lecture is compulsory as this will provide an overview of the full course and organization setup. Lectures are used to offer and present theoretical background on the different topics covered in this course and to provide an overview of various recent applications, from both a practical and scientific perspective, in direct interaction with students.

Voorbereiding

In the course guide a detailed schedule with the material to be studied or prepared in advance to each lecture session will be provided.

2 Computerpractica
Toelichting

Computer exercises are designed to offer students hands-on experience with quantitative analysis of modelled hydrological and water quality modelling data and estimate water-related risks at cross-regional to global levels. Computer exercises serve to deepen student’s understanding of the topics offered during the lectures and obtain direct feedback and further explanation from the teaching staff. In addition, they provide an important basis for the students to improve their skills to complete the group work assignment.

Toetsing

Eindresultaat

Verplicht | Weging 1% | ECTS 7,5

Assessment includes: 1) Final exam focusing on the theory (all literature and lectures) (50% individual assessment); 2) Group work: design and application of a water risk indicator presented in a written paper (25%; group assessment) and presentation (15%; group assessment); and 3) Peer-review of group work papers (10%; individual assessment)

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Je moet inschreven staan voor een van de volgende opleidingen:

  • Earth Surface and Water
  • Water Management for Climate Adaptation

Je kunt deze cursus niet volgen als je één van de volgende cursussen hebt afgerond:

Voorkennis

Assumed previous knowledge This course expects knowledge of hydrology on a level at (or demonstrably similar to) BSc course “Watercyclus en Stroming – GEO2-1234”, or MSc course “Advanced Physical Hydrology – GEO4-4441”.

Voorkennis kan worden opgedaan met

Previous knowledge on hydrology can be gained by the handbooks of Hendrik (2010) or Dingman (2014); * Hendriks, M.R. (2010). Introduction to Physical Hydrology. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-929684-2: http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/produc; * Dingman, S. (2014) Physical Hydrology, 3rd Edition. Waveland Press, ISBN: 978-1-4786-1118-9, http://www.waveland.com/Titles/Dingman.htm

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

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Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

  • ARTIKELEN
    Links to scientific literature used as study material will be provided via Brightspace; Additional lecture notes are available via Brightspace; Handouts of the lectures are available as PDFs after each lecture via Brightspace.

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Coördinator

prof. dr. M.T.H. van Vliet m.t.h.vanvliet@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. L.P.H. van Beek R.vanBeek@uu.nl
prof. dr. ir. M.F.P. Bierkens M.F.P.Bierkens@uu.nl
prof. dr. W.W. Immerzeel W.W.Immerzeel@uu.nl
prof. dr. M.T.H. van Vliet m.t.h.vanvliet@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

Inschrijving
Van maandag 2 november 2026 tot en met vrijdag 20 november 2026

Na-inschrijving
Van maandag 18 januari 2027 tot en met dinsdag 19 januari 2027

Inschrijving niet geopend
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