NR 425
Water Quality and Health
Section: 001

Course Description

The water we drink is intricately linked to our wellbeing. This course provides an introduction to contaminants in drinking water supplies and disparities in safe water access, globally and nationally. We will review how contaminants enter water systems, their effects on health and methods for their detection and removal. We will cover case studies of local, domestic and international water safety crises (e.g., lead, PFAS) and waterborne disease epidemics (e.g., cholera).

Spring 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 6, 2025
Classes End:
April 22, 2025
Location:
00158 D S Weaver Labs
Class Days:
W F
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: Junior Standing