Academic Catalog

SEES503 SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES

Course Code:	3900503
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Sustainable Environment And Energy Systems
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Masters
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. ALÝ MUHTAROÐLU
Offered Semester:	Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Introduction to Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, and stream flow; Extreme events: Floods and droughts; Water uses and quantities; Water characteristics and quality; Fresh water and sea water pollution; Groundwater use and contamination; Sewage and wastewater treatment and reuse; Effects of climate change on water resources; hydroelectric power; Sustainable water resources development: Environmental, economic and social sectors.