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Model Curriculum, Core Course #1:

Philosophy of Water Resources Planning


Learning Objectives:[edit | edit source]

  • To become familiar with the past theories, methods, and techniques of assessment and evaluation in the planning and management of the Nation’s water resources.
  • To develop an appreciation and insight into the complexity and conflicts in multi-objective water resources planning.
  • To become familiar with the classics in water resources planning and management literature.


Subject Areas[edit | edit source]

  • perspectives on resource use
  • population growth
  • overview of environmental policy and thought
  • planning and evaluation
  • methods for assessment and evaluation
  • demand forecasting
  • corps mission
  • future of water resources planning


Related Professional Courses[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  • Acknowledgment: The concept for this course and the original text for learning objectives here were taken from the model MS degree in water resources planning for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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