ENVS 430 - Watersheds of the World

Institution:

Western Colorado University

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Description:

This field course is designed to provide students with an introduction to important science and policy issues in selected watersheds throughout the world. Students receive an overview of place-based natural history, current ecological research, and current environmental issues and policy facing the region. Examples include the local and global effects of resource extraction, tourism, air and water pollution, land use changes, and global climate change. This is an expedition course (approximately 3 weeks) and is experiential in nature. Prerequisites: ENVS 100 and instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.western.edu

Phone Number:

(970) 943-0120

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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