Aridity and drought: water resources availability. Water resources management as an integrated process. Groundwater as a water resource. Wells. Groundwater quality and protection. Surface water: main concepts of hydrology. Surface water quality and protection
List of references and additional reading at the end of each unit
Obiettivi Formativi
to enhance learner skills on water resources evaluation and management in water scarce countries
Prerequisiti
acquired skills in hydraulics and hydrology
Metodi Didattici
lectures, exercises, discussion groups
Modalità di verifica apprendimento
written exam
Programma del corso
Aridity and drought: water resources availability. Water resources management as an integrated process. Groundwater as a water resource. Wells. Groundwater quality and protection. Surface water: main concepts of hydrology of ephymeral rivers. Methods for improving groundwater recharge. Flood based farming systems