 May 23
– June 6, 1999
An initiative of IIHR
The University of Iowa College of Engineering, Iowa City USA
in collaboration with
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Hiroshima University and Kyoto University, Japan
Ministry of Construction and City of Osaka, Japan
Purpose
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. The 1999 program takes place in Taiwan and Japan.
Academic Program
The course will start with preparatory lectures by experts on the
history, culture, and water resources projects of the countries to be
visited. The lectures will be held on The University of Iowa campus
during April and May 1999, but video taped for viewing by off-campus
participants. The course finishes with post-visit written reports by
participants. During the visit abroad, participants will interact with
local students and attend seminars by local experts, which will
emphasize the planning, socio-economic and environmental impacts,
rehabilitation programs and problems, legal, cultural and
institutional aspects of water resources projects. Participants will
visit technical, historical, and cultural sites.
Specific Activities Tentatively Planned
Workshops and seminars will be held at governmental offices and
universities in both Taiwan and Japan. Many opportunities are planned
to encourage interaction of course participants with Taiwanese and
Japanese students. In Taiwan, the technical focus will include field
trips to the Feitsuei Reservoir, the Taipei Flood-Control Project, and
the Chi-Chi Diversion Project. In Japan, participants will visit the
Nukui Dam construction site, tour Tama River in Tokyo, and visit the
Hiroshima Peace Park. The Japan part of the course also will include a
cruise in Osaka Bay to Osaka and Kobe and to Akashi, to see modern
harbor facilities, famous sea vortices in Naruto Channel, and the
world’s largest suspension bridge. Participants will have
opportunity for sightseeing in Taipei, Taichung, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and
Tokyo.
Tentative Schedules
Credit and Instructors
Each participant can earn 0-3 semester hours of credit depending on
agreement with the instructors regarding assignments and methods of
evaluating student’s work. The course will be conducted by Drs. A.
Jacob Odgaard (Taiwan) and Tatsuaki Nakato (Japan), staff members of
IIHR, both with academic appointment
in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The
University of Iowa.
Cost
The estimated 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 of up to $1,200.
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 all professionals working in these fields. The course 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 University of Iowa’s Office for Study Abroad
by February 28, 1999. The complete application includes the
application form, available from The University of Iowa Office for
Study Abroad, the most current transcript of grades, a letter of
recommendation and the $50 application fee. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.
Previous Course
Some student reactions to the previous course in India are as
follow:
"It has made me a better person...The lectures gave us an
entirely new outlook on the issues related to water resources in
India..."
"Meeting with students was an invaluable experience, one of
the most important parts of the trip..."
"This experience will be invaluable to me in my professional
career...altogether a worthwhile investment of time and money."
"I hope this class will continue...I thoroughly enjoyed the
trip and recommend the course to anyone."
For Further Information, Please
Contact
Office for Study Abroad
28 International Center
The University of Iowa
Iowa City IA 52242
Phone: (319) 335-0353; Fax: (319) 335-2021
e-mail: study-abroad@uiowa.edu
http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiabroad/
Also
Visit IIHR at its Web site:
http://www.iihr.uiowa.edu
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