Course Info: NS-0357
| Course | NS-0357 Water in the Built Environment |
| Long Title | Water Resources in the Built Environment |
| Term | 2025F |
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Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Cole Science Center 333 on M,W from 1:00-2:20 |
| Faculty | Christina Cianfrani |
| Capacity | 23 |
| Available | 2 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
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| Additional Info | Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time |
| Description | Where do we get clean water? Where does water go when it rains?
This course explores these topics using a systems thinking
approach to gain an understanding of how our water resources are
tied to the surrounding ecosystem and human populations. Topics
include the water cycle, hydrologic budgets, urban impacts and
low impact development/green design. Students will read primary
literature, complete problems sets, compute water budgets, and
complete a group design project designed to address a water
use/treatment challenge. At the 100-level no previous experience
is needed. At the 300-level, students will be expected to lead
project groups and complete more advanced assignments. Students
will work collaboratively on project and in-class activities
throughout most of the semester. We will use the Hampshire
College campus as a living laboratory with occasional field
trips. This class is designed with a commitment to accessibility
and to providing access to students of all backgrounds and
abilities. Keywords:Hydrology, environmental science, water resources |