This course examines the role of marine environments and fresh waters from the perspective of international security, conflict and cooperation, international law, economics, and environmental safety and culture. Topics include water scarcity, access to sanitation and health, water and gender, capacity-building, financing, valuation, integrated water resources management, trans-boundary water issues, environment and biodiversity, and disaster prevention.

Code
PO3035
Name
WATERS OF THE GLOBE
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 OR PO1012 OR PO1011CCR
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
PO (Politics)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3040
Last update with CAMS
recognize the main features of physical and human geography of the type of environment studied
free themselves from clichés and misconceptions (perception of indigenous peoples as “backward” and isolated from world affairs, misinformed ecological preconceptions such as the inhospitability of all Polar regions, etc.)
when traveling to or working in the areas or types of environment studies, be able to recognize and understand, without unfounded preconceptions, the environmental, social and economic features having shaped local human activities, mentalities and geography
recognize differences or resemblances of human geographies in similar types of environments (lakes, river banks, coastal areas) in different parts of the world.
identify which powers/actors seek to gain which geopolitical prizes (natural or human resources, markets, military strategic advantages, etc.) by exploiting water itself or in marine or freshwater environments
understand how this geopolitical competition affects international relations in general and the interior affairs of the countries involved in the affairs of the region
assess the chances for political stability or the risks of conflict over water (as a resource), or strategic waterways
assess the chances for economic development (particularly sustainable development) in freshwater and marine habitats; identify the potential beneficiaries of such growth and whether this development will be equally beneficial to all social strata among riparians
recognize the relevance of such knowledge for students’ future professional lives (as investors, diplomats, journalists, educators, political, humanitarian, military decision-makers, ,etc.)
Term Code Name
Fall 2021 PO3035 WATERS OF THE GLOBE