Basic Principles of Water Management

Introduction to the basic elements of the natural and social environment and the ways in which they influence water systems. The course also familiarizes students with the water management system and the principles of its functioning.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
-Understand the water management system and identify the role and significance of their professional work within that system;
-Recognize possible water management frameworks, mechanisms, and governance instruments, and be prepared to participate in their development, implementation, or monitoring.

I. Introduction to the Course and Overview of Learning Objectives and Outcomes
II. Status and Importance of Water as a Natural Resource
III. Economic and Social Frameworks for Water Management
IV. Natural Frameworks
V. Objectives of Water Management
VI. Water Management Instruments
VII. Sustainable and Adaptive Water Management
VIII. Water System
IX. Specific Functions and Activities
X. The Role of Global, Regional, and Local Institutions and Mechanisms
XI. Global Trends
XII. Climate Change and Water
XIII. Water Monitoring
XIV. European Union Water-Related Directives
XV. The Situation in Our Country
XVI. Final Examination
XVII. Semester Verification and Grade Registration
XVIII–XXI. Additional Consultations/Classes and Resit Examination Period

1. Vladisavljević, Ž. (1969). On Water Resources Management. Građevinska knjiga, Belgrade.

2. Jaroslav Černi Water Institute (2013). Water Management Master Plan of the Republic of Serbia. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Republic of Serbia.

3. Đorđević, B. (1990). Water Management Systems. Građevinska knjiga, Belgrade

4. Vučijak, B., Ćerić, A., Silajdžić, I., Midžić Kurtagić, S. (2011). Water for Life: Fundamentals of Integrated Water Resources Management. Institute for Hydraulic Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Sarajevo, Inc., Sarajevo.

Class Attendance: 5 points
Class Participation: 5 points
Seminar Paper 10 points
Midterm Examinations I and II: 15 + 15 points
Final Examination: 50 points
Total: 100 points

Teaching is delivered through lectures and classroom exercises. During lectures, the theoretical part of the course material is presented, while practical exercises involve solving problems and working through practical examples from specific subject areas that complement the lectures. In addition to lectures and exercises, regular consultation sessions are also held.
Seminar papers are prepared in groups designated by the course instructor, while the presentation and defense of seminar papers take place during scheduled exercise sessions. Midterm examinations consist of both theoretical and computational components and may be taken in written form during the semester in which the course is offered.