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NRES 400 - International Issues for Water Development

(3 units) CO11, CO13
Evaluates the integration of science, technology, culture, policy, and economics in international issues of water use and development. (GEOG 400 and NRES 400 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to apply (in writing) the appropriate metrics and language as well as evaluate the context of several different water-related situations common throughout the world.
2. Students will be able to compare (through discussion) how water use and management around the world are influenced by cultural dynamics, economic systems, political organization, technological changes, and scientific understandings.
3. Students will be able to synthesize materials and construct a persuasive argument (in writing, through discussion, and in an oral conference-style presentation) about a contemporary water issue of international importance.
4. Students will be able to explain (in writing and through discussion), the history, parties, uncertainties, strategies, mechanisms, and future prospects for a current international water treaty.
5. Students will be able to examine and assess information (in writing) about how social equity, cultural norms, security considerations, and/or the time scale of problem evolution influence decision-making about water in various parts of the world.


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