Course Description
World geography of freshwater resources. Ethics and international principles of human water rights. Uses and abuses of accessible freshwater stocks and wastewater. Case studies of ground water, lakes and rivers (focus: Great Lakes; international watersheds), dams and diversions, water reclamation and reuse. Issues of water quality and quantity for health, and for food production.
Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Lecture hours: 24
Exclusion: GGR334H1
Prerequisite: 4.0 credits
Core Skills Developed
- knowledge of global freshwater issues, including water supply and availability, human impacts on water supply and quality, socio-economic issues and sustainability
- understanding of where to place freshwater issues within a broader context of society and economy
- ability to analyze the importance of freshwater to human development
- critical analysis and interpretation of data