Water Course

California Water Course

Science, Management and Policy

Course Description

Objective: Provide relevant and applied education of water science, management and water policy to residents, businesses, community water advocates, and entry level professionals in California.

Audience: People working in the water sector (entry level) or people interested in water in California

Minimum requirements: Course enrollees should have basic knowledge of arithmetic and algebra.

Student learning objectives: At the end of the course, the student will be able to

●       identify the natural and human-made components of their water system and recognize how they are connected

●       evaluate the current water management in their region of interest,

●       distinguish the water policies that apply in their region of interest and

●       critique and propose alternative water management alternatives for their region of interest

be able to understand the scientific and policy context of Water in California

Length: 16 hours self-guided content + 24 hours in person