GGY 235 - Water: Science and Society

Consideration of global water resources and hazards through the lens of the global water cycle. Covers the three main components of terrestrial hydrology: (1) atmospheric water and surface-atmosphere interactions, (2) groundwater and aquifers; and (3) surface waters, watersheds, floods. Discussion of the societal importance of water quality and availability issues.

Credit Hours: 3

University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors, Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World
Crosslisting: No
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.