Water Science and Security

(4 Credits)

This course confronts the present and future challenge of sharing water resources that are abundant for some and scarce for others. We will start with the science of water, what it provides for us and how it constrains us. We will examine perceptions of scarcity through film and field trips. We will consider the way we use water and the tools we have for sharing it and valuing it. Finally, we’ll draw on games and role play to draw out the challenges of managing water conflict and achieving equitable, efficient use of water resources.