Water Resources
Explore the origin, nature, distribution, movement, exploitation, and conservation of surface and subsurface waters as well as the problems associated with the development of water resources in Wisconsin and the U.S.
Study One of Earth's Most Vital Resources
Administered by the Geology and Environmental Science Department, the water resources certificate is intended for students who plan to enroll in a master’s degree program in water resource management, students interested in careers in environmental policy or environmental law, or any STEM or geography majors interested in broadening their understanding of water-related topics.
A portion of the water resources certificate is made up of courses chosen by you, allowing you to focus on the aspects of water resources that are most relevant to your chosen career path. Study topics like hydrogeology, wastewater, climatology, ecology, environmental ethics, global environmental change, or whatever else interests you.
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While completing the water resources certificate at UW-Eau Claire, you will be challenged to think critically about one of the most vital resources on Earth and its many forms and ecologies. Better understand Earth processes; use mathematics and computational methods to analyze scientific and geological data; and learn how to read, write and critically evaluate geological papers. Coursework will challenge you to use field data, maps, and GIS data to construct geological maps as well as evaluate critical environmental problems.
Here are a few courses in Water Resources at UW-Eau Claire.
GEOL 308
Water Resources
Origin, nature, distribution, movement, exploitation, and conservation of surface and subsurface waters; problems associated with development of water resources in Wisconsin and the U.S.
GEOL 304
Global Environmental Change
The composition, structure, and dynamics of the solid earth, oceans, and atmosphere are explored to understand the global geochemical and biochemical cycles that govern the natural response to environmental change on global scales.
GEOL 106
Earth Science
Introduction to basic earth science concepts. Includes study of earth interior and surface processes, earth materials, earth history, earth resources, atmospheric composition and processes, and aspects of the solar system.
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