Students will learn how the availability of clean water relates to nutrition, poverty, life expectancy, education, employment, and income of the local community. Students will discern the nature of the problem regarding clean water availability on a local, national, and global level; and wrestle with potential solutions to this pervasive and complex problem. Students will discuss the role of clean water in promoting equity, and access to clean water as a basic human right. Students will integrate various disciplines together to propose sustainable solutions that are culturally appropriate. Travel costs will be paid for through a grant to the Clean Water Institute of 茄子视频. This course meets CCEQ (Contemporary Challenges and Enduring Questions) core criteria.
Credits: 4
Course: PUBH 385C
Basic Information
Location
Kenya
Dates
Next offered: 3/7/2026 - 3/14/2026
Cost
Course Info
PUBH 385C
Core fulfillment: Contemporary Challenges and Enduring Questions
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