NONC 1001 - U.S. Water Concerns

In this class, water is examined as a natural and societal resource, water infrastructure challenges, industry-related water pollution, and future changes due to climate change.

Upon completion of this course, you will gain a basic understanding of:

How population, climate, geology, and hydrology impact the supply of water resources
How water resources and usage in the US compares with that in other countries
Water issues that can arise in “wet” and “dry” areas
Virtual water
Agricultural use of water and how it impacts the shape of the land and economics
Types and sources of water pollutants
Condition of water infrastructure in the US and public health concerns
Water and wastewater treatment processes
How hydrology models are used to predict flooding and methods of stormwater control
Water conflicts between US and neighboring countries
Water conservation initiatives and their relationship with water quality