Status
O
Activity
LEC
Title (text only)
GLOBAL WATER ISSUES
Term session
0
Term
2013A
Subject area
ENVS
Section number only
660
Section ID
ENVS637660
Meeting times
M 0530PM-0810PM
Meeting location
TOWNE BUILDING 321
Instructors
LASKOWSKI, STANLEY
Description
Water- related illnesses are estimated by some to kill up to 5000 people per day worldwide and many of these casualties are children. This course will explore the causes of this global crisis and what is being done to address the issue. It will provide an overview of international agreements, wastewater and water supply issues, technological advances, political/financial/cultural and other barriers to success, and what students can do to become involved in resolving the issues. Guest lecturers and case studies will provide insights to problems in problem areas around the world. Students will be asked to evaluate specific problems and suggest improved approaches to improving access to clean water.
Course number only
637
Cross listings
Use local description
No