This unit introduces students to some of the fundamental science which underpins the understanding of the whole of catchment water cycle, including ecosystem functioning and the water quality and quantity requirements of various user groups (e.g. domestic, agriculture, industry, mining). Throughout the unit there is an emphasis on the whole-of-water cycle. The unit also addresses the human uses of water and highlights the dynamic relationship between human and natural aquatic systems. Topics covered in this unit include; Basic properties of water Principles of aquatic ecology, including ecological structure and function, the finite nature of the resource base and significance of water... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Dirk Roux, Dr Peter Ashton (CSIR, SA), Dr Jeanne Nel (CSIR, SA)
