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College Catalog 2012-2013 
    
College Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

POLI 252 - Water and Power

Cross-Listed as GEOG 252  and ENVI 252 


This course develops an interdisciplinary approach to studying water resources development, drawing from geography, anthropology, history, politics, hydrology, and civil engineering. With a focus on large river basins, the course examines historical and emerging challenges to the equitable and sustainable use of transboundary waters. After first exploring the American water development model, the course will examine the promulgation of this model in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Dam development for irrigation, electricity, navigation, and flood protection will be discussed. Fall semester.

  Prerequisite(s): ENVI 120 , ENVI 133 , or ENVI 232  (4 Credits)