ENVI 301E - That Dam Field Study

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Description:

The Colorado River, the dams that span it, and the reservoirs created by those dams lie at the heart of water issues in the American West. This field study will look at 2 of the iconic dams on the Colorado, The Glen Canyon Dam, and the Hoover Dam. Prior to the field portion of the trip, we will examine the history of the dams, the symbolism and controversies that have surrounded them, and the ecological and cultural legacies. During the field portion of this class we will visit the two dams and meet with people involved in the operation of the dams and the political debates surrounding them. Following classroom preparation, research, and reading, students will be required to participate in a three-day field session, March 24-26.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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