Water is a critical issue for societies and the environment in Australia, in our region, and in many other parts of the world. This issue will continue to be one of the highest priorities for governments in the future due to the pressures exerted by population growth and climate and environmental change. The minor in Water Science and Policy provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge central to the understanding and management of water resources, and to develop expertise and undertake research relevant to water within the biophysical sciences and from a policy perspective.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand water resources in Australia, the region and the world, in the context of the complex interplay between climate, land, water, people and economic development.
- Integrate information across a range of disciplines into a comprehensive analysis of water issues.
- Appreciate the relationships between raw data and their interpretation(s), and how lack of knowledge or uncertain knowledge influence decision making relevant to water.
- Critically analyse quantitative and qualitative data relevant to water quality, use and management; and manipulate quantitative data and develop conceptual models of complex systems.
- Develop, apply and integrate scientific and policy knowledge in a professional context.
Other Information
What courses should you take in first year?
This minor does not require any specific 1000-level courses however some later year (2000-3000 level) courses might have prerequisites. Please check individual course entries for details.
Academic or enrolment advice:
Students can seek further advice from the academic contact for this minor (details above), or the College of Science Student Services Team (students.cos@anu.edu.au).
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, of which:
18 units must come from completion of the following courses:
ENVS3005 Water Management (6 units)
ENVS2020 Water Science (6 units)
EMSC3023 Marine Biogeochemistry (6 units)
EMSC3025 Remote Sensing of Water Resources(6 units)
6 units must come from completion of a course from the following list:
ENVS2025 Indigenous Cultural and Natural Resource Management (6 units)
ENVS3028 Environmental Policy (6 units)
ENVS3033 International Environmental Policy (6 units)
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