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EARTH 109 - Water and Society
Fall 2023, Section 002
Instruction Mode: Section 002 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences (EARTH)
Department: LSA Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Details

Credits:
1
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, NS
Other:
Minicourse
Credit Exclusions:
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 206 or EARTH 206 or ENVIRON 206.
Waitlist Capacity:
99
BS:
This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Munson,Jenna
Start/End Date:
Partial Term 10/18/23 - 12/6/23 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
For information on drop/add deadlines, see the Office of the Registrar and search Registration Deadlines.

Description

This class presents an overview of problems encountered through the unwise use of water resources and the resulting impact on society. We will analyze a number of case studies, focusing on the Great Lakes, California, and the American southwest. An introduction to the hydrological cycle and the movement of surface water and groundwater will be covered as well.

Course Requirements:

Quizzes and a final exam will be taken remotely and are open note and will be given through Canvas. The final grade will be based on quizzes (50%) and the final exam (50%).

Intended Audience:

Undergraduate students who are interested in water resources.

Class Format:

This is a minicourse that meets for one hour, twice weekly, for half the term. Lectures are available on Lecture Capture and in-person attendance is not required.

Schedule

EARTH 109 - Water and Society
Schedule Listing
002 (LEC)
 In Person
26529
Open
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TuTh 10:00AM - 11:00AM1040 DANA
Partial Term 10/18/23 - 12/6/23
Note: Half-term minicourse. Meets Oct 24 thru Dec 9. Final Exam on Dec 8 unless otherwise arranged. Drop/add deadline is Nov 2.

Textbooks/Other Materials

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Syllabi

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