UNV 101: Section 04

Course Description:

This course examines the geoscience, recreational opportunities, and environmental conservation issues associated with great waterfalls around the world. It is an introduction to the hydrological science of waterfalls, and a geographical and visual orientation to some of the world’s most compelling natural features. In surveying them, we will broadly consider what makes a waterfall “great.” We will contrast historical notions of cascading streams with modern attempts to assess their value—recreational, spiritual, psychological, and environmental—versus competing utilitarian purposes.

Course by Major:

This course may be particularly interesting to you if you are interested in one of the following majors.

• Anthropology
• Applied Studies
• Arts and Humanities
• Biology
• Earth Science
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• History
• Humanities
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Pre-Engineering
• Public Administration

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