Description
This course addresses the science and policy of maintaining a healthy and adequate water
supply in the US and other countries. We will consider the watershed connections, the
geologic setting, and the impacts of development on the physical, chemical and biological
aspects of surface water and groundwater bodies. We will also learn the field tools and
techniques used to sample surface water and analyze its chemistry. Pre-requisite: ES104 or BI218 or
permission of the instructor.