ES 435 - Water Resources

4 credits
Explores the historical context of simple-to-complex water resource issues; the natural processes of water by focusing on the hydrosphere; what constitutes water quality (from the scale of ecosystems to human health); the impact of water project construction and management; the roles that water agencies play in water resource management; the environmental impact issues of water quality, water quantity, and water resource management issues; and issues in water conflict resolution. Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Prerequisite(s): ES 101.