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University of Colorado, Boulder Geography 205Summer Semester 2011 11-12:35 M-FInstructor: Dr. Paul Lander Email: [email protected]: 303. 717-5268 Meetings by appointment Course DescriptionWater is a fundamental resource that is, and has been, a key factor in the political and social development of the western U.S. The unique distribution, timing, quantity, and quality of western water all have combined to create a dynamic tension in the management of this resource so critical to the future sustainability of the region. The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the concepts, issues and problems of western water resources and management so that students can understand the issues and institutions of western water. Topics to be addressed include: 1. The physical attributes of water resources, including: quality, quantity, timing, and distribution 2. The social attributes of water management: values, law & policy, scales of control, science, economicsMaterial for the course will be presented through lectures, multi-media, and guest speakers and analyzed through group interaction, book reviews, and student presentations. Students are encouraged to participate actively during discussion periods.Readings: 1) Norlin EResources and 2) weblink readingsAdditional readings may be placed on reserve during the semester.GradingExaminations: there will be a midterm and a cumulative final, both of which will be a combination of multiple choice and short essay questions.Resource summary: there will be one resource summary assignment, to be completed by each student. The purpose of this project is to analyze one particular resource’s presentation of a western water issue: book; scientific article of at least 10 pages; video of 30 min or more; Each report is to include: * Main message(s) * Primary audience. * Author/director’s perspective/background/experience on the issue. * 50% of content: What YOU THINK the work contributes to the understanding of western water resources. * Your report is to be a minimum of 1000 words and a maximum of 1100 words, including at least three citations/quotes from the book/article/video.Geography 4501/5501-11 Water Resources & Mgmnt in the U.S. WestPresentations: Each student will participate in a group presentation of a water issue from one western state. Each 20-minute, team presentation will include: * The state: geography and water resources * The current water issue you’re addressing * Background information (scope of issue, history, stakeholders, etc.) * 50% of content: Your group’s suggestion of how to best address the issue. * 5-page paper summarizing the project and findings. ALL MEMBERS are to participate in both elements of the project.Grading scheme• Midterm exam 30% • Final exam 35%• Presentation 25%• Resource report 10%GRAD Students: 1 additional 10 page paperAcademic Dishonesty: It is my policy to penalize anyone who engages in "academic dishonesty" with course failure. Academic dishonesty includes, among other offenses, plagiarism of the writing of others, cheating on exams, falsification and fabrication of data, and submitting the assignments or papers of others as your own.Religious ObservancesIf conflicts arise between class meetings, assignment deadlines, or examinations and holidays or celebrations observed by your religion, please notify me during the first week of the class so that suitable schedule accommodations can be made.Disabilities AssistanceAny student eligible for and needing academic adjustments or accommodations because of a disability is requested to speak to me no later than the end of the second full week of classes. The College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students should notify the Counselor for Students with Disabilities, Disability Services Office, located in Willard 322 (phone 303-492-8671) and their instructors of any special needs.Geography 4501/5501-11 Water Resources & Mgmnt in the U.S.


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