IDR3121: Watershed Management

Welcome message 

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle the pressing challenges of water resource management in today's world. Through engaging lectures, group discussions, and hands-on projects, you will explore key concepts such as sustainable water practices, conservation strategies, and the impact of climate change on our water systems. The module consists of three key units: principles of land management, water harvesting techniques and  design of water storage structures.

Aim of the module

Learning outcomes 

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

1. To learn about watershed degradation, land management, water harvesting methods, the design of water storage structures, and the planning, execution, and selection of these methods in this module.

2. To construct water storage structures, choose appropriate water harvesting methods, and create a strategy for managing a watershed. They will also be able to show these skills to farmers.

3. To communicate effectively, show that they are interested in managing watersheds, demonstrate that they are proficient in water harvesting, offer solutions, and present instances analytically.

4. To define and map watersheds, create land development reports, counsel stakeholders on development plans, and demonstrate field water harvesting methods after finishing the program.

Learning   and Teaching Strategies 

Development of the learning outcomes is promoted through the following teaching and learning methods:

1. Lectures are used throughout the program in order to impart essential knowledge relating to the above aims and outcomes.

2.  A student-centred approach is taken whereby most of the activities will be done by the students, facilitated by lecturers.

3. Independent study is necessary to both assimilate and further clarify material obtained from lectures, preparation for seminars, preparation for written assessments, and the broader development of knowledge of the field of study.

4 . Some exercises will be conducted to ensure group work. Group work is an important part of some modules in the program, and it provides an opportunity for teamwork participation, the development of interpersonal skills, and the reconciliation of different points of view.

5. Practical work to enhance the student’s programming productivity and skill development

Indicative Resources

Waterharvest Techniques, Principles of land Management, Groundwater water storage, storage Structures

Teaching Team

Mr. Valens Nkundabashaka , Email: v.nkundabashaka@ur.ac.rw, Tel: +250787843694

Mrs. Uwanyirigira Jeanine, Email: kanyirigira@gmail.com, ,Tel: +250788900817

Mrs. Ave Marie Therese, ,avemarietherese@gmail.com, Tel: +250784377071