Water and Land Use Planning

The course is structured around case studies focused on the Gironde and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. It explores, in turn, the role of water in land-use planning—including drinking water, sanitation, flooding, and aquatic environments, such as wetlands. It also explores the roles of various stakeholders in the water and urban planning sectors, while introducing students to careers related to these two fields. The course features extensive discussion and interaction between the instructor and students, with the aim of fostering their critical thinking skills through practical, real-world professional case studies.

To enable students to gain an understanding of water in all its diversity and its role in all aspects of land-use planning.

Knowledge currently being acquired in the field of water by students majoring in the social sciences.

A 3-hour assessment, which includes a reflective section based on a video and a section summarizing the course with reasoned responses; the entire assessment is followed by a thorough and personalized review.

The course is structured around case studies focused on the Gironde and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. It explores, in turn, the role of water in land-use planning—including drinking water, sanitation, flooding, and aquatic environments, such as wetlands. It also explores the roles of various stakeholders in the water and urban planning sectors, while introducing students to careers related to these two fields. The course features extensive discussion and interaction between the instructor and students, with the aim of fostering their critical thinking skills through practical, real-world professional case studies.

Knowing how to convey knowledge (the case of the Gironde) regarding: water legislation, irrigation engineering, the evaluation and performance of water management systems, the economic evaluation of public policies, management tools for economic regulation, the financial management of development projects, water governance systems, methods for conducting environmental impact studies, and groundwater management

Expertise:
Providing practical insights and conveying the perspective of a local government engineer through case studies to carry out, on the topic of water: a territorial analysis and outlook; regional planning initiatives (project execution with a thorough understanding of procedures, coordination—particularly budgetary matters—and oversight (including relations with elected officials) of regional and urban projects); and the coordination of regional and urban projects (human resources management).

Professional Skills:
Learn how to develop projects while respecting the heritage value of water, and gain an understanding of the roles of a local government engineer, who may hold the following positions: research officer, project manager, advisor, environmental engineer, watershed coordinator, or program coordinator for SAGE, regional parks, or national parks.