EGGS 218 - Global Water Issues

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Environ, Geog, & Geol Sciences

Description:

Introduces students to fundamentals of water issues around the world, and how they affect the development, design, evolution and sustainability of societies and economic viability. Includes discussion of case studies where conflicts over water allocations, drought limitations, water quality problems and catastrophic floods are damaging societies and international relations. Students will be exposed to and discuss current and developing methods for reducing such problems in support of more sustainable societies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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