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University of Iowa Study Abroad Programs International Perspectives in Water Resources PlanningAn initiative of IIHR |
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The University of Iowa International Perspectives in Water Resources Planning study abroad program focuses each year on a country or a world region for an intensive and in-depth exposure to historical, cultural, social, economic, ethical, environmental, and political conditions that impact water resources projects in order better to prepare students for careers that are becoming increasingly global in nature. |
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Academic Program and Credit The course starts with preparatory lectures on The University of Iowa campus. The trip abroad is conducted during a semester break, and the course finishes with post-visit written reports by participants to be completed during the following semester. During the visit abroad, students attend seminars by local experts, with special emphasis on planning, socio-economic and environmental impacts, rehabilitation programs and problems, legal, cultural and institutional aspects of water resources projects. Students visit specific operational and planned water resources projects to gain first-hand appreciation of issues related to them. Each participant can earn 0-3 semester hours of credit depending on agreement on assignments and methods of evaluating student’s work with the instructor. The course will be conducted by a staff member of IIHR with academic appointment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The University of Iowa. Cost The typical cost for the program is $2,800, including fees, round-trip air fare, lodging, meals and travel expenses abroad, and all educational and administrative costs. Financial aid may be applied toward program costs. Students currently receiving federal, state or institutional aid will remain eligible for most forms of support while participating in this program. In addition, selected students may qualify for financial assistance. Eligibility The course is designed for seniors and graduate students who wish to become engineers, economists, planners, legal and management specialists, and environmental, social and political scientists but is open to professionals working in these fields. It provides preparation for the increasingly international scope of practices and services in the field of water resources planning and management. Application Procedure and Deadline Completed applications, including a non-refundable application fee of $50, must reach the Office for Study Abroad by a date designated for each course. Previous Courses For Further Information, Please Contact
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Countries Abroad in which Alumni of IIHR Reside