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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Sustainable River Basin Management certification course links engineering, social, and economic sciences. It covers sustainability concepts, climate change impacts, and water governance challenges. Emphasizing holistic approaches, it explores strategies for water resource protection and equity promotion. Practical tools and evaluation techniques equip students to tackle real-world water management challenges effectively.

With the Sustainable River Basin Management certification by NPTEL, students gain insight into sustainability indicators, planetary boundaries, and the Anthropocene era's impacts on water resources. They explore pollution, economic instruments, and climate-induced hydrological changes, learning to evaluate sustainability criteria. The course provides the skills to address complex river basin management issues.

The Highlights

Online Course
8 Weeks Duration
Offered by IIT Madras

Programme Offerings

Certificate of completion
Practical Learning
Hands-on Experience

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Madras

The Sustainable River Basin Management certification fees is free. However, if you want a certificate, you must register and take the proctored exam at designated centres, which is optional and comes with a fee of Rs 1000.

Sustainable River Basin Management Certification Fee Structure

Particulars	Total Fees
Sustainable River Basin Management (exam)	Rs 1000/-

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

You need to understand the water cycle, water budget, hydrological parameters, and instrumentation basics before taking the Sustainable River Basin Management certification course.

Certification Qualifying Details

To receive the Sustainable River Basin Management certification by NPTEL, you need a minimum average assignment score of 10/25 and an exam score of 30/75

What you will learn

After completing the Sustainable River Basin Management certification syllabus, you will grasp the fundamental concepts of sustainability, including indicators and planetary boundaries, and understand how human activities impact natural water resources in the Anthropocene era.

Upon completion of the Sustainable River Basin Management training, you will explore climate change effects, water governance challenges, and pollution issues. You will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities facing river basin management.

Who it is for

Water engineerEnvironmental EngineerEnvironmental ScientistWater Manager

The Sustainable River Basin Management online course is suitable for individuals interested in understanding the complexities of river basin management and sustainability. This course is particularly relevant for:

Admission Details

Follow these steps to join the Sustainable River Basin Management classes:

Step 1: Browse the URL below:

https://swayam.gov.in/NPTEL

Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in/ Register” button

Step 3: Log in using a Google account-enabled email address

Step 4: Select your preferred course. Review the course details and fill out the required fields

Step 5: Click on the "Join" button

The Syllabus

Sustainability indicators,resources depletion, growth models
Planetary System Boundaries, footprints, prosperity
Globalization, inter-connected world
Stakeholders in sustainability

Natural water resource
Climate change, climate variability
Hydrological cycle, water balance, catchment terminology, River basin management
Water availability, surplus, deficit
Water scarcity, water crisis
Stream morphology and land use
Nutrient cycles

Water and society, poverty, demography
Water governance, integrity, accountability
Pollution, water related diseases, source water protection
Water and land use, wetlands, desertification
Dams, diversions, artificial rainfall
Economic and financial instruments in water management
Hydrological change due to climate change

Protecting water resources / improving water quality
Living standards, equity, education and technology transfer
Water conservation and efficiency
Improving monitoring and data management, decision support systems
Improving management and justice
Improving administrative (transnational) structures
Improving prediction and risk assessment

Sustainability criteria (ecological, economic, institutional, social)
Multi-criteria decision support

Evaluation process

The Sustainable River Basin Management certification offers an optional exam. Your final score is determined by averaging the best 8 out of 12 assignments (25%) and your proctored exam score (75%).

IIT Madras Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What background knowledge do I need to take the Sustainable River Basin Management online course?

You should have a basic understanding of the water cycle, water budget, hydrological parameters, and instrumentation.

2: Is the Sustainable River Basin Management training suitable for beginners in environmental science or engineering?

Yes, this course is designed to accommodate learners at various levels, from beginners to more experienced individuals.

3: What kind of practical skills will I gain from the Sustainable River Basin Management online course?

You will learn practical strategies for sustainable river basin management, including techniques for protecting water resources, evaluating sustainability criteria, and implementing river restoration projects.

4: How will the Sustainable River Basin Management certification benefit my career in environmental science or engineering?

This course will provide you with interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills essential for careers in water resource management, environmental engineering, sustainability consulting, and related fields.

5: Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in this course?

While there are no formal prerequisites, having a basic understanding of environmental science or engineering principles would be beneficial. Additionally, familiarity with related concepts would be helpful.