Water touches nearly every aspect of life throughout the world. Colorado State University faculty are the foremost authorities on water resources in our state. Online courses and degree programs through Continuing Education address water use and policy are serve the needs of educators, developers, governmental officials, realtors, farmers, business people, environmentalists, students, scientists, recreationists and homeowners who interact with our water resources in a variety of ways.

Explore education on water’s impact on you and your lifestyle from the foremost authorities on water resources and management:

Courses

  • Colorado Water Law for Non-Lawyers (GSLL 1040 - Noncredit Course)
    An introduction to the laws and policies that govern the allocation and use of water in Colorado.
  • Issues in Agriculture (AGRI 500)
    Topics include genetic engineering, food safety, ethics in animal agriculture, leadership, minority influences in the West, and environmental issues such as endangered species and water.
  • Water Resources Planning and Management (CIVE 544)
    Management and planning of natural and constructed water systems. Integrated management and case studies of water use and environmental resources.
  • Management and Monitoring of Water Quality (CIVE 545)
    Physical, chemical, biological water quality parameters affecting land use; land management to maintain water quality; water quality standards, legislation.
  • Water Resource Systems Analysis (CIVE 546)
    Applications of systems analysis and optimization techniques in water resources planning and management.
  • Physical Hydrology (CIVE 520)
    Hydrologic, atmospheric processes in the water cycle; linear systems, hydrologic response; geomorphologic description of hydrologic processes, response.
  • Engineering Hydrology (CIVE 522)
    Hydrologic design under uncertainty; conventional and remote sensing; design flows and storms; river routing; reservoir design; watershed models.
  • Pipe System Engineering and Hydraulics (CIVE 571)
    Planning, design and management of water, wastewater, and industrial pipelines. Emphasis on flow and operation of water supply pipelines.

Free Online Lecture

Service and Career Opportunities in International Water
Dr. Peter McCornick, Duke University

Using his hands on experience of working on water in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Dr. McCornick reflects on issues facing water management in the developing world, considers key initiatives and organizations seeking to address challenges, and explores the needs ahead.

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Graduate Degrees

Water Resource Centers

Colorado Water Institute - Colorado Water Institute (CWI), an affiliate of Colorado State University, exists for the express purpose of focusing the water expertise of higher education on the evolving water concerns and problems being faced by Colorado citizens.

Extension - Extension provides free access to the research and knowledge base of Colorado State University.

Water Center - The Water Center is a centralized resource for interdisciplinary disciplines and areas to work together. The Water Center provides a means for Colorado State to translate its heritage and capabilities into programs of value to its students and other constituents.

Colorado Water Knowledge - Colorado Water Knowledge is a comprehensive site of state resources, facts, and information.