Water Planning and Economics (WATR7300)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Chemical Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Prerequisite
WATR7001 and WATR7002 and WATR7003 and WATR7004
Recommended companion
WATR7100 and WATR7200 and WATR7400
Restricted
MIWM or GDipIWM
Assessment methods
Assignment, practical skills, group-based project work
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Course description
This course (WATR7300) explores a range of institutions involved in water management and both theoretical and practical approaches to water planning and economics. Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of a various water management stakeholder groups, be introduced to practical tools for effective water planning and learn the principles and frameworks governing water economics and finance. Topics include: planning and resource management instruments; water allocation; internal and external organisational governance arrangements; coordinating water and land use planning; water resources assessment; cost-benefit analysis; multi-criteria decision making; frameworks for stakeholder participation; pro-poor water governance and human rights to water; dispute resolution frameworks; multi-stakeholder privatisation contracts; trade in water services; bulk water exports. A parallel Integrated Water Management project will run through the semester which will develop skills that complement the content delivered in the 4 co-requisite courses. (WATR7200 & WATR7300 will be offered to part-time domestic students for the first time in Semester 2, 2010).