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WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisites: BIOL 100, 101 or high school biology. Intended for science majors and non-majors, this course introduces students to the principles of aquatic resources management. Topics covered include: physical, biological, and chemical properties of water. We will be covering the watershed concept in management decisions. Students will learn about the major available freshwater resources in the United States, both surface and groundwater. A section of the course will review marine resources and the history of fisheries management. Course content will cover the management and uses of water in the U.S. for industrial, agricultural and drinking water supplies and the U.S. legislation that govern these uses. Students will delve into case studies of watershed management.

INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS COURSE?

There are several ways to register for this course, depending on the type of student you are. If you wish to attend Cayuga as a first-time student seeking a degree, you can review the Admissions process to get started. If you are a returning Cayuga student from the previous semester, you can log into your myCayuga account and self-register. If you are interested in taking this individual course for transfer credit, view our Non-Degree Student page for information on how to register.

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