WRM-11303 Orientation on International Land and Water Management

Course

Credits 3.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Lectures12
Practical extensively supervised12
Problem-based learning12
Course coordinator(s)ir. B Bruins
Lecturer(s)ir. B Bruins
dr. ir. CA Kessler
ir. CF Heijmans
drs. FL Roschar
Examiner(s)ir. B Bruins

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Continuation courses:

BIL-courses.

Contents:

In this course students are introduced to the domain of international land and water management. The specific focus of the BIL-program on the domain will be explained. Students will discuss their expectations and enhance their competencies to communicate in an international learning environment.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course students should (be able to):
- explain what the study of international land and water management entails;
- explain why they consider international land and water management an important and interesting study;
- explain the relevance of the study program in relation to the domain;
- understand the relevance of the different courses in realising the learning outcomes of the study program;
- verbally articulate their views in a clear and culturally sensitive manner.

Activities:

- group work;
- self-study and practical.

Examination:

- exam (40%);
- application Letter (20%);
- reflection report and presentation Skills (40%).
All marks should be > 5.5.

Literature:

Reading material will be distributed at the start of and during the course.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Compulsory for: BILInternational Land and Water ManagementBSc1MO