I1OPUV - Basic Principles of Water Management

Course specification
Type of study	Bachelor academic studies
Study programme	Environmental Protection Engineering
Course title	Basic Principles of Water Management
Acronym	Status	Semester	Number of classes	ECTS
I1OPUV	mandatory	5	2L + 2E	5.0
Lecturers
Lecturer	prof. dr Draženko Bjelić prof. dr Dragoljub Bajić
Lecturer/Associate (practicals)	prof. dr Draženko Bjelić prof. dr Dragoljub Bajić
Prerequisite				Form of prerequisites
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Learning objectives
Introduction to the basic elements of the natural and social environment and the ways in which they influence water systems. The course also familiarizes students with the water management system and the principles of its functioning.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: -Understand the water management system and identify the role and significance of their professional work within that system; -Recognize possible water management frameworks, mechanisms, and governance instruments, and be prepared to participate in their development, implementation, or monitoring.
Content
I. Introduction to the Course and Overview of Learning Objectives and Outcomes II. Status and Importance of Water as a Natural Resource III. Economic and Social Frameworks for Water Management IV. Natural Frameworks V. Objectives of Water Management VI. Water Management Instruments VII. Sustainable and Adaptive Water Management VIII. Water System IX. Specific Functions and Activities X. The Role of Global, Regional, and Local Institutions and Mechanisms XI. Global Trends XII. Climate Change and Water XIII. Water Monitoring XIV. European Union Water-Related Directives XV. The Situation in Our Country XVI. Final Examination XVII. Semester Verification and Grade Registration XVIII–XXI. Additional Consultations/Classes and Resit Examination Period
Teaching Methods
Teaching is delivered through lectures and classroom exercises. During lectures, the theoretical part of the course material is presented, while practical exercises involve solving problems and working through practical examples from specific subject areas that complement the lectures. In addition to lectures and exercises, regular consultation sessions are also held. Seminar papers are prepared in groups designated by the course instructor, while the presentation and defense of seminar papers take place during scheduled exercise sessions. Midterm examinations consist of both theoretical and computational components and may be taken in written form during the semester in which the course is offered.
Literature
Vladisavljević, Ž. (1969). On Water Resources Management. Građevinska knjiga, Belgrade. Jaroslav Černi Water Institute (2013). Water Management Master Plan of the Republic of Serbia. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Republic of Serbia. Đorđević, B. (1990). Water Management Systems. Građevinska knjiga, Belgrade Vučijak, B., Ćerić, A., Silajdžić, I., Midžić Kurtagić, S. (2011). Water for Life: Fundamentals of Integrated Water Resources Management. Institute for Hydraulic Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Sarajevo, Inc., Sarajevo.
Evaluation and grading
Class Attendance: 5 points Class Participation: 5 points Seminar Paper 10 points Midterm Examinations I and II: 15 + 15 points Final Examination: 50 points Total: 100 points
Specific remarks
Students are required to attend classes, complete practical exercises, and pass the midterm examinations as well as the final examination.