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Initial Publication Date: March 31, 2017

Goals and Objectives

Goals

  • Describe the two-way relationship between water resources and human society
  • Explain the distribution and dynamics of water at the surface and in the subsurface of the Earth
  • Synthesize data and information from multiple reliable sources
  • Interpret graphical representations of scientific data
  • Identify strategies and best practices to decrease water stress and increase water quality
  • Thoughtfully evaluate information and policy statements regarding water resources
  • Communicate scientific information in terms that can be understood by the general public

Learning Objectives

In completing this module, you will:

  • Calculate the concentration of contaminant in a reservoir
  • Apply government drinking water regulatory standards to identify contaminant levels that might be harmful to human health
  • Analyze concentration vs. time data for various dissolved components of river water and ground water
  • Infer the processes responsible for seasonal trends in compounds of natural and human origin
  • Propose and evaluate methods for mitigating human impacts on water quality
  • Evaluate the tradeoff between agricultural productivity and water quality as a result of fertilizer usage and runoff

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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