This course explores issues of water management from ancient to recent history. Tensions related to water supply and demand, agriculture and urbanization, health and sanitation, gender and household access to water resources, urban water and wastewater infrastructure, trans-boundary politics and water privatization debates are considered. We use readings and detailed assessments of national and international cases from Europe, Western Asia, and North America as a basis for in-class discussion and research projects. In comparison to the similarly titled ERS 265, this course requires an extensive field component. [Note: Estimated field trip fee: $400.00] Prereq: Level at least 2A Environment and Resource Studies. Antireq: ERS 265
