Professional Water Studies Online Certificate: U.S Water Concerns

Issued by MSU Denver Innovative and Lifelong Learning

The earner of this credential has gained comprehensive knowledge in U.S. water management, including understanding water as a resource, addressing water scarcity, pollution, infrastructure, and climate change impacts. They are equipped to tackle water conflicts and conservation efforts, enhancing their employability in water resource management, environmental policy, and infrastructure engineering.

Type Learning
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

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Student must successfully complete this course with a passing mark to obtain this credential.
Upon completion of this course students will have a basic understanding of how population, climate, geology, and hydrology impact the supply of water resources.
Upon completion of this course the student will gain a basic understanding of how water resources and usage in the US compares with that in other countries.
Upon completion of this course the student will gain a basic understanding of water issues that can arise in “wet” and “dry” areas.
Upon completion of the course the student will gain a basic understanding of virtual water.
Upon completion of this course the student will gain a basic understanding agricultural use of water and how it impacts the shape of the land and economics.
Upon completion of the course the student will gain a basic understanding of types and sources of water pollutants.
Upon completion of the course the student will gain a basic understanding of condition of water infrastructure in the US and public health concerns.
Upon completion of the course students will gain a basic understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.
Upon completion of the course the student will gain a basic understanding of how hydrology models are used to predict flooding and methods of stormwater control.
Upon completion of the course the student will have a basic understanding of water conflicts between US and neighboring countries.
Upon completion of the course the student will have a basic understanding of water conservation initiatives and their relationship with water quality.