ESS 332 - Water Resource Issues

3 hours
This course is a study of Earth’s water resources from scientific and social perspectives, including the water cycle, surface and groundwater flow, contaminants, water supply and demand, water quality, management, and conservation in the U.S. and around the world. This course surveys environmental, economic, social, and cultural aspects of floods, droughts, and water usage, including emphasis on clean water access in the developing world. Prerequisite(s): Prior completion of a lab science course is required. UG