GEOS 443 - Global Water Resources

(4 S.H.)

An introduction to global water resources, focusing on the science, policy and management of fresh water resources. Topics include history of water resource issues, water quality, water treatment, water allocation law, water management agencies, water conflicts and solutions, water footprints, sustainability of global water resources, and the application of geospatial techniques/analysis to water resources management. Prerequisite: GEOS 309 - Watershed Science or GEOS 325 - Environmental Geoscience recommended. Offered alternate years.

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