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3.00 credits
22.5 h + 15.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Bielders Charles; Vanclooster Marnik (coordinator);
Language
French
Main themes
Seminar
1 ECTS: Seminars given by professionals from the soil and water sector. Both experts from the public and private sector present seminars.
1 ECTS: Seminars given by students on a subject related to soil and water management, encompassing the environmental, economic , social and legal aspects of soil and/or water management. Suggested topics : European legislation on integrated water management. Integrated water management in Europe and in developing countries. Soil remerdiation. Framework directives on water and soil protection . Managing multi-purpose dams. Water and public health in the tropics. Etc ...
1 ECTS: Seminars given by professionals from the soil and water sector. Both experts from the public and private sector present seminars.
1 ECTS: Seminars given by students on a subject related to soil and water management, encompassing the environmental, economic , social and legal aspects of soil and/or water management. Suggested topics : European legislation on integrated water management. Integrated water management in Europe and in developing countries. Soil remerdiation. Framework directives on water and soil protection . Managing multi-purpose dams. Water and public health in the tropics. Etc ...
Content
The overall objective of the course is
During the first 8 weeks, external professionals present seminars during 2 hours. Then, students present topical seminars. Topical seminars are presented in groups of 2 to 4 persons.
- to expose students to current issues in the field of water and soil resources and environmental technologies via experts in the field and student seminars;
- to provide an overview of the professions related to these fields so that students can better project themselves in their future careers.
During the first 8 weeks, external professionals present seminars during 2 hours. Then, students present topical seminars. Topical seminars are presented in groups of 2 to 4 persons.
Teaching methods
Presentations by professionals: A specific soil and/or water engineering or management problem is presented by the professional expert.
Presentations by students in student group: A specific soil and/or water engineering or management problem is presented, based on a literature review.
Due to lecture room capacity limitations related to the COVID crisis, some part of the course can be organised at distance.
Presentations by students in student group: A specific soil and/or water engineering or management problem is presented, based on a literature review.
Due to lecture room capacity limitations related to the COVID crisis, some part of the course can be organised at distance.
Evaluation methods
Professional seminar. SWOT sheet: For each expert seminar, the student makes a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats)of a solution presented by the expert.
Student Seminar. Multi-criteria evaluation. Scientific, technical and formal quality of the presentation, quality of responses. Evaluation by teachers and fellow students
Student Seminar. Multi-criteria evaluation. Scientific, technical and formal quality of the presentation, quality of responses. Evaluation by teachers and fellow students
Other information
This course can be given in English.
Online resources
- A course vademecum, describing the details of the programme, is available on Moodle.
- For the seminar, a copy of the slides is available on Moodle.
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