GEOL 303 - Water: Science and Society

Description:
An investigation of the importance of water to the existence of life on Earth. This course will provide a basic scientific background on water and examine the relationships between water and human activities. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe how scientific research and data is used to inform water policy
Effectively describe the two-way relationship between water resources and human society: how water availability and quality affect economic opportunities and human well-being, and how human activity affects water resources
Knowledgeably explain the distribution and dynamics of water at the surface and in the subsurface of Earth and how the distribution and characteristics are expected to change over the next 50 years
Identify appropriate data collection practices for a variety of hydrologic data, synthesize and analyze data from multiple sources, and interpret the results.
Develop strategies and best practices to decrease water stress and increase water quality
Thoughtfully evaluate information and policy statements regarding the current and future predicted state of water resources and communicate their evaluations in terms that can be understood by the general public

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/2/17