GEC 302 - The Power of Water

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. IN 130 OR FA 110, HUM 150, PSY 101, SSC 101, SC 118, and SC 120; Developing a Global Perspective Level 2; Effective Citizenship Level 2 - This course focuses on the political and economic dimensions of water as a local and global source of power, sustenance, and renewal. The student begins by studying the history of water usage in the United States and by looking at how the U.S. political process works on water issues. As the semester progresses, she broadens her focus to look at other regions and their water issues. She practices media awareness by keeping a "water log" of global water stories in the news. Topics covered mirror those that students may choose to research (e.g., scarcity, pollution, water-borne illnesses, irrigation, religious significance, sanitation, dam construction, privatization, geopolitical water issues). The student ultimately makes a presentation to her peers on one of these issues, on a region or country, and on a nongovernmental organization that works on the issue in the region or country.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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