ENS2120 Water Management 1
Intermediate · 1 credit · NAT - Natural Resources
- Description
- Students will examine water as a vital resource and the need to manage it. Areas of investigation include the uses of and stresses on this resource as well as ways in which water is managed.
- Prerequisite
- ENS1115: Resource Management
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe the hydrologic cycle
1.1 define hydrologic cycle
1.2 describe the roles of evaporation, precipitation, run-off and infiltration in the hydrologic cycle
1.3 explain physical, chemical and biological changes in water as it cycles in the natural environment
2 identify and explain factors that stress water resources, including: • population growth • increased affluence • expansion of business activity • rapid urbanization • climate change • depletion of aquifers • pollution
3 identify and explain the major components of a water management plan
3.1 identify and illustrate elements of water management, including:
3.1.1 conservation
3.1.2 preservation
3.1.3 monitoring
3.1.4 treatment
3.2 research forms of water ownership and legal aspects of water control, including:
3.2.1 public, private and deeded ownership
3.2.2 government controls on pollution
3.3 explain how water management programs and policies are developed through political, social, economic and scientific decisions
3.4 identify and describe basic steps involved in developing a water management plan; e.g., state goals and objectives, collect data and conduct research, gather government and nongovernment input, consider alternatives, consequences and potential conflicts, select a course of action, implement the action plan, monitor and evaluate outcomes, make recommendations and revisions
4 identify industrial, personal and environmental water management legislation and policies in Alberta
4.1 identify government agencies and community groups that are involved with water management in the province; e.g., Alberta Environment
4.2 research the policies that guide water management in Alberta; e.g., Land-use Framework, pioneer water ownership, First Nation water rights, navigation water rights
4.3 identify current water challenges experienced in Alberta; e.g., Athabasca River Basin, Bow River, Milk River
5 analyze current issues involving water resource management considering alternatives and consequences
5.1 describe a variety of issues affecting water resource management; e.g., preservation versus conservation, problems with an “ecosystem management” approach, political boundaries and the water systems and people involved, legislation versus no legislation, public perception of water management, the value of water, environmental impact assessment plans and legislation
5.2 explain how philosophies and goals of different water management practices are sometimes incompatible with each other, and how conflicts and compromises may develop
6 demonstrate basic competencies
6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
6.1.1 communicate
6.1.2 manage information
6.1.3 use numbers
6.1.4 think and solve problems
6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
6.2.2 be responsible
6.2.3 be adaptable
6.2.4 learn continuously
6.2.5 work safely
6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
6.3.1 work with others
6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
7.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
7.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.