Description
This course introduces the fundamentals of water resources management and society’s use. Students examine key trade-offs in water governance and explore strategies for sustainable water management in a changing environment. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary analysis, active learning through case studies, and field- or laboratory-based projects, as well as on the effective communication of sustainable solutions to contemporary and future water challenges. Through hands-on activities, students investigate topics in surface water hydrology, surface water quality, and the emergence of novel contaminants. The course also explores the connections between water resources and economic development, as well as possible solutions for dressing
these challenges. Meets General Education categories III.D and VI (pre-2025) Environmental Awareness and Global Awareness; Focus Areas Environmental Connections and Global Studies (2025+).