GEOL 303 - Water Wars

Description:
Water, a necessity for life, has been at the heart of intense conflicts throughout human history. This course explores political and environmental conflicts over water resources, using examples from around the world.

Credits: (5)

General Education Program Component
K4- Global Dynamics

General Education Pathways: P2 Health & Well-being, P4 Social Justice, P5 Sustainability

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

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
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
Demonstrate an understanding of the social consequences of water availability and how inequities lead to global conflicts over water.
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:
11/20/2020

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Online