Environmental Studies 321GW - Conference Courses in Environmental Studies: 'Water Is Life: The Science of Human Health, Disease, and the Environment'

Water is essential for life. Human health, both morbidity and mortality, is directly impacted by the accessibility of safe drinking water and the scarcity of water. Amidst a changing climate, population pressures on finite water supplies continue to increase. This course will focus on the human health implications and challenges of water access, scarcity, and quality in different parts of the world. We will cover threats to water quality including water-borne diseases, inorganic contaminants, and emerging contaminants of concern. We will also discuss the disproportionate burden of water-related diseases on children, which impacts their long-term physical and cognitive development.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors; Prereq: 8 credits in ENVST or science courses.