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EPS 3 - The Water Planet

Earth and Planetary ScienceUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

EPS

Course Number

3

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

The Water Planet

Course Description

An overview of the processes that control water supply to natural ecosystems and human civilization. Hydrologic cycle, floods, droughts, groundwater. Patterns of water use, threats to water quality, effects of global climate change on future water supplies. Water issues facing California.

Minimum

3

Maximum

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Breadth

Physical Science

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Minimum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

6

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

8

Minimum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

6

Minimum Hours

13

Maximum Hours

13