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Sprung ins Wasser

Willkommen im Kurs Wasser in der Schweiz! Genau um dieses Thema wird es in Kapitel 1.1 gehen. Sie bekommen eine Einführung in den Inhalt, und die Ziele und Konzepte dieses Kurses. In Kapitel 1.2 wird über die Bedeutung von Wasser geredet. Es wird Ihnen auch eine Übersicht gegeben, wieviel Wasser in der Schweiz für welche Zwecke genutzt wird. Erste hydrologische Bezeichnungen und Konzepte lernen Sie in Kapitel 1.3 kennen. Dabei werden Wasserkreislauf, Einzugsgebiete und die Wasserbilanz behandelt. Um das Modul erfolgreich abzuschliessen, ist es nötig das Examen am Ende zu bestehen.

Vom Regen in die Traufe

Was ist Niederschlag? Wie wird er gemessen? Um diese zwei Fragen wird sich das Kapitel 2.1 drehen. Dabei werden die Entstehung, die verschiedenen Arten und die räumliche Verteilung von Niederschlag angeschaut. Im zweiten Teil dieses Kapitels wird gezeigt, wie der Niederschlag gemessen werden kann. In Kapitel 2.2 beschäftigt uns unterirdisches Wasser. Dieses wird unterschieden in Bodenwasser und Grundwasser. Es wird jeweils aufgezeigt, was Hydrologen unter Boden- und Grundwasser verstehen und wie diese zwei wichtigen Komponenten des Wasserkreislaufs gemessen werden können.

In Strömen fliessen

Im dritten Modul steht der Abfluss im Zentrum. Zuerst wird in Kapitel 3.1 gezeigt, wie und warum der Abfluss über Raum und Zeit variiert. Um den Abfluss auch quantifizieren zu können, werden Einheiten vorgestellt, in denen Abfluss gemessen wird. Wie der Abfluss dann tatsächlich gemessen werden kann, wird in praxisnahen Feldvideos genauer erklärt. Im Kapitel 3.2 wird dann vom Abfluss an einer Stelle auf das ganze Einzugsgebiet herausgezoomt. Es werden verschiedene Einzugsgebiete charakterisiert und Messnetze diskutiert.

Wenn das Wasser bis zum Hals steht

Hochwasser sind eine bekannte Naturgefahr. Wie oft kommen Hochwasser vor? Wie schützt man sich heute vor Hochwassern? Diese Fragen werden in 4.1 und 4.2 behandelt. In diesem Zuge wird auch näher vorgestellt, was ein hydrologisches Modell ist und wie der Hochwasserschutz solche Modelle anwendet. In 4.3 wird es dann etwas trockener: Nicht nur Hochwasser, sondern auch Dürren stellen eine Bedrohung dar. Es wird gezeigt, was für einen Einfluss trockene Perioden auf die Wasserresourcen und das Wassermanagement haben.

Kein Wässerchen trüben

Wie sieht es aus mit der Wasserqualität in der Schweiz? In Kapitel 5.1 lernen Sie Grundlagen der Wasserqualität sowie Verschmutzungsquellen näher kennen. Im Anschluss werden mit einer Bierbrauerei und einem Thermalbad zwei Industriezweige gezeigt, für welche die Wasserqualität eine wichtige Rolle spielt. In Kapitel 5.2 wird dann die Wasserqualität von Schweizer Gewässern anhand zweier Beispiele näher betrachtet. Darüber hinaus wird angeschaut, welche Auswirkung auf die Biodiversität in Gewässern die Wasserqualität hat.

Nah am Wasser gebaut

Dieses Modul beschäftigt sich mit verschiedensten Infrastrukturen, welche im Rahmen des Wassermanagements gebaut werden. In 6.1 werden Trinkwasserversorgung und Abwasserreinigung vorgestellt. Danach schweift der Fokus auf Wasserkraftwerke. Dort gibt es einen Überblick von der Vergangenheit über die Gegenwart bis in die Zukunft. Zudem wird mit einem Dokumentarfilm gezeigt, wie ein Speicherkraftwerk tatsächlich funktioniert. Zum Schluss wird in 6.3 angeschaut, wie Städte mit Wasserflüssen umgehen und was für eine Rolle Kanäle in der Schweiz spielen.

Mit allen Wassern gewaschen

In diesem letzten Modul geht es um die Interaktion zwischen Wasser und Mensch. Nicht nur in Ortsnamen und Legenden spielt Wasser eine Rolle, sondern auch in der Malerei ist Wasser ein beliebtes Sujet. Wasserfälle faszinieren Menschen seit Jahrhunderten und sind nach wie vor beliebte Ausflugsziele. Selber Wasser beobachten ist spannend. Noch interessanter wird es, wenn man mit seinen Beobachtungen direkt zu einem Citizen Science Projekt beitragen kann. Ja, und dann ist es leider schon an der Zeit, Auf Wiedersehen zu sagen. Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Teilnahme am Kurs!

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Introduces basic hydrology, covering topics like the water cycle, water balance, and hydrographs for learners new to the subject

Taught by experts in the field of hydrology, ensuring learners are receiving the most up-to-date information

Emphasizes the importance of water in Switzerland, making it highly relevant to locals and those interested

Teaches concepts and skills that are applicable not only in a Swiss context, but also in other regions

Provides a comprehensive overview of water management, covering topics like flood protection, water quality, and hydropower

Will require learners to have some basic understanding of scientific concepts and terminology

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Concise review of 'wasser in der schweiz'

Wasser in der Schweiz is a course that provides a comprehensive understanding of water in Switzerland. It is suitable for beginners, but some basic mathematics knowledge is helpful. The teaching material is high quality, and the lessons are inspiring, with hands-on activities like building a rain gauge and measuring river flow. Students who have taken the course have praised its comprehensiveness, relevance to real-world issues, and positive learning experience. However, some students have expressed concerns about the responsiveness of instructors and delays in peer-review assignments.

Suitable for learners new to the subject.

"The lessons are suitable for beginners but some basic-mathematics are useful..."

"Even if you miss mathematics (like me) you can do the course without any problem."

Informative course covering various water-related topics.

"This course was very informative and gave a great overview of many different aspects of water in Switzerland."

"The course is very comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics related to water in Switzerland, from the water cycle to water quality to water management."

Real-world applications and hands-on activities.

"The course is very relevant to real-world issues surrounding water."

"... with little field tasks such as building a rain gauge and a river flow measurement."

Well-structured lessons with engaging activities.

"The teaching material is high quality, the lessons very inspiring with little field tasks such as building a rain gauge and a river flow measurement."

Limited instructor engagement or delayed feedback.

"... the instructors aren't very responsive and it can take quite some time until your peer review assignments actually get reviewed."

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Review basics of hydrology

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Review key concepts in hydrology to strengthen your foundation for this course.

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Read through a textbook chapter on the water cycle.
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Learners who complete Wasser in der Schweiz will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Hydrologist

Hydrologists study the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth. This course would be highly useful for a Hydrologist because it goes into detail about the hydrologic conditions in Switzerland. The course covers topics such as the water cycle, precipitation, runoff, and water quality, all of which are essential knowledge for a Hydrologist.

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Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources Engineers design and manage water systems, such as dams, reservoirs, and canals. This course would be very useful for a Water Resources Engineer as it provides a comprehensive understanding of water resources management, including topics such as water quality, flood control, and water supply.

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Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineers develop solutions to environmental problems, such as water pollution and climate change. This course would be somewhat useful for an Environmental Engineer because it covers topics such as water quality and water pollution. However, it does not cover other important topics such as air pollution and waste management.

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Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers design and build infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and buildings. This course may be somewhat useful for a Civil Engineer because it covers topics such as water resources management and flood control. However, it does not cover other important topics such as structural engineering and transportation engineering.

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Geologist

Geologists study the Earth's physical structure and history. This course may be somewhat useful for a Geologist because it covers topics such as the water cycle and groundwater. However, it does not cover other important topics such as mineralogy and petrology.

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Meteorologist

Meteorologists study the Earth's atmosphere and weather. This course may be somewhat useful for a Meteorologist because it covers topics such as precipitation and runoff. However, it does not cover other important topics such as weather forecasting and climate modeling.

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Oceanographer

Oceanographers study the Earth's oceans. This course may be somewhat useful for an Oceanographer because it covers topics such as the water cycle and ocean currents. However, it does not cover other important topics such as marine biology and oceanography.

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Science Teacher

Science Teachers teach science to students at all levels. This course would likely be somewhat useful for a Science Teacher because it provides a broad overview of water resources management. However, it may not be as useful as other courses that focus specifically on science education.

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Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientists study the environment and its interactions with humans. This course may be somewhat useful for an Environmental Scientist because it covers topics such as water quality and water pollution. However, it does not cover other important topics such as air pollution and waste management.

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Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologists study groundwater and its interactions with the environment. This course would likely be somewhat useful for a Hydrogeologist because it covers topics such as groundwater and water quality. However, it does not cover other important topics such as groundwater modeling and groundwater remediation.

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Water Quality Analyst

Water Quality Analysts monitor and analyze water quality. This course would be somewhat useful for a Water Quality Analyst because it covers topics such as water quality and water pollution. However, it does not cover other important topics such as water treatment and water microbiology.

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Water Treatment Plant Operator

Water Treatment Plant Operators operate and maintain water treatment plants. This course may be somewhat useful for a Water Treatment Plant Operator because it covers topics such as water treatment and water quality. However, it does not cover other important topics such as water plant design and water distribution.

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Water Conservation Specialist

Water Conservation Specialists develop and implement programs to promote water conservation. This course might be somewhat useful for a Water Conservation Specialist because it covers topics such as water use and water management. However, it does not cover other important topics such as water conservation strategies and water audits.

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Water Policy Analyst

Water Policy Analysts develop and analyze policies related to water resources management. This course might be somewhat useful for a Water Policy Analyst because it covers topics such as water use and water management. However, it does not cover other important topics such as water law and water economics.

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Water Resources Manager

Water Resources Managers plan and manage water resources. This course might be somewhat useful for a Water Resources Manager because it covers topics such as water use and water management. However, it does not cover other important topics such as water resources planning and water resources economics.

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