This field-based course exposes students to the societal needs for water, such as potable urban use, agriculture and industry, as well as the need to sustain the biological functions of the river systems using the Colorado River system as a case study. Part of the field experience is a four-day raft trip on the river studying the geology, biology and historical artifacts. There is an additional fee for this course; please see course schedule for details. Participants in this course receive a grade of incomplete at the end of the spring semester. Final course grades are posted upon returning from the field component after the spring term has ended. Students should consider this as it may delay official graduation of seniors until the final grade is submitted.
- Completion of three Liberal Education Core Areas.