Course: Use and protection of water resources

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Course title Use and protection of water resources
Course code KKM/QOCHV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Moravcová Jana, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lecture: 1. Introduction to the basic concepts of conservation and management of water resources 2. Legislation relating to the protection and use of water resources 3. Physical properties of water 4. Characteristics of the basic elements in waters 5. Biogeochemical cycles of elements 6. Evaluation of water quality 7. Comparison of various water quality standards 8. Development of water quality in streams 9. Development of water quality in reservoirs 10. Mineral Water 11. Adjustment water into potable water, wastewater treatment 12. Protection of water resources, the design of protective zones of water sources

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
  • Preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 60 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to inform the audience about natural waters quality and about possibilities of their protection and bettering.
Ability to assess the quality of water according to the source of pollution and use of water, a brief introduction to the possibility of modeling the quantity and quality of water
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of chemistry, geography and GIS

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Credit requirements: Submission of seminar work Examination Requirements: Written test
Recommended literature
  • Bartram, J., Ballance, R. Water Quality Monitoring. Oxon: CRC Press, 2005. ISBN 978-0419223207.
  • Chapman, D. Water Quality Assessments. New York: Taylor and Francis, 2007. ISBN 978-0419216001.
  • Kvítek, T., Gergel, J., Váchal, J., Kvítková, G. Využití a ochrana vodních zdrojů. České Budějovice: Jihočeská univerzita, 2005. ISBN 80-7040-773-5.
  • Novotny, V. Water Quality. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2003. ISBN 0-471-39633-8.
  • Pitter, P. Hydrochemie. Praha: VŠCHT, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7080-701-9.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Ecology (2017) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Ecology (2017) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer