These problems have to be solved by a healthy coming together of the sciences and the humanities. It is imperative that our students are suitably trained in this regard. Investigate how these similarities and differences might relate to emerging problems of water resources development in California. Examine how Californians may adapt themselves so as to assure that water and natural resources development are compatible with the ideals of a democratic society. One mid-term examination to evaluate the student's grasp of the fundamentals of California's water history, natural setting of water and water development in California.
Final exam is a research paper.
The students have the flexibility to address issues from the humanities or the social sciences or physical sciences or, engineering perspective. The important requirement is that the students must connect the topic of their choice to culture and ethos. The trip enables the students to get a glimpse into the remarkable interactions between water as a natural phenomenon and its interactions with humans.