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UCOR 3800-07 Global Water Supply

Course Type:

UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Faculty:

Thompson, Phillip

Term:

Winter

Year:

2025

Module:

Module III

Course Description

This course explores the impact of human population growth on the quantity and quality of water resources. It includes the fundamental aspects of the hydrologic cycle, human water demand, and water conservation. Water pumping and storage systems are introduced. The course also examines the technologies used for drinking water and wastewater treatment with a particular focus on those appropriate for the developing world.