Program Overview

Data Handling, Assessment & Presentation for Freshwater Quality Monitoring

Course Fact File

• Code: EV6014
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• Fees: €400 (€800 for Non-EU applicants)
• Closing Date: Closed for applications
• Course Delivery Method: Online
• Credits: 5
• Start Date: Closed for applications

Outline

This module focuses on how to ensure that effective use is made of data from water quality monitoring programmes. Statistical techniques are demonstrated using freely available software. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are introduced for data storage, analysis and presentation. Statistical analyses and the associated presentation of the results are illustrated with worked examples. Key elements of a water quality assessment are presented.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

• Evaluate and recommend different data handling and storage options for water quality data
• Use freely available data storage and analysis software
• Select examples of scenarios where GIS software is appropriate to store and analyse geographically referenced water quality data
• Select and demonstrate appropriate methods for presenting water quality data from a range of water bodies

Additional Teaching Mode Information

• 36hr(s) Directed Study (Online self-directed learning)
• 12hr(s) Directed Study (Online moderated activities)
• 12 x 1hr(s) Directed Study (Reading)

Practicalities

• Total Marks: 100
• Continuous Assessment: 100 marks (5 x online tests, 20 marks each)

Requirements

• A BSc in Environmental Science or similar subject
• A relevant professional qualification
• A portfolio of work and experience in the area of water quality monitoring
• Candidates who do not hold a BSc will be judged on a case-by-case basis as to their suitability for the programme, subject to the approval of the college of Science, Engineering and Food Science
• Candidates, for whom English is not their primary language, should possess an IELTS of 6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent) with no less than 6.0 in each individual category

Fees and Costs

• The fee for this module is €400
• Applicants from low income countries that are part of the GEMS/Water programme should contact for information about fee concessions

How to Apply

• Closed for Applications

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Updated

• 18 Jun 2025