Professional Water Studies Online Certificate: Water Law
The earner of this credential has gained comprehensive knowledge of water law, focusing on federal and Colorado-specific regulations. They understand Colorado's impact on national water systems, historical water doctrines, and key water management concepts. This prepares them for careers in water law, management, and policy advising, addressing challenges like scarcity and environmental regulations.
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Student must successfully complete this course with a passing mark to obtain this credential.
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Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic understanding of Colorado’s role as a headwaters state and influences on federal law and water management.
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Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic understanding of how population, climate, geology, and hydrology impact the supply of water resources in Colorado.
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Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic understanding of early water use and development in Colorado and how the prior appropriation doctrine (Colorado Doctrine) differs from riparian doctrine.
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Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic understanding of water terminology and concepts, such as diversion, beneficial use, rule of scarcity, surface and groundwater classifications, are more.
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Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic understanding of Colorado water law and policy about history, concepts, and application
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Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic understanding of how water is used in Colorado and the fundamentals of providing water to different users
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Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic understanding of interstate compacts and transbasin diversions.