MG6011 – Hydrology and Erosion Management
Module code
MG6011
Module title
Hydrology and Erosion Management
Prescription
To enable students to learn about catchment runoff, erosion, water balances and sustainable land use.
Programmes
- EN1801
- SC1001
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Appraise the factors and inter-relationships which affect catchment processes and sustainable management.
2. Appraise causes of stream erosion and the range of procedures available for flood routing and reduction of peak flows and velocities.
3. Appraise sustainable land use and appropriate remedial measures for both rural and town construction sites.
4. Evaluate techniques for mitigating coastal erosion. - Content
- - Catchment processes and sustainable management.
- Stream erosion and control.
- Sustainable land use.
- Coastal erosion and control
