GEOL 464 - Water Sustainability & Climate

Institution:

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Subject:

Geology

Description:

A survey of regional and global water challenges from a geochemical perspective related to surface and groundwater contamination and sustainability, and how ancient civilizations and current human activities have affected water quality in different environmental settings and what kind of techniques and strategies can be applied to water protection, remediation, and sustaining clean water for future generations. The influence of global warming and human impact on water quality and sustainability will be discussed using case studies from Appalachia, American Southwest, and coastal aquifers.Recommended Background: Two courses in geology and environmental studies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tennessee.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 974-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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