Description

Enjoy the the cultural center of the west of Ireland. This will give you a practical sense of the commonalities and differences between a very warm and arid region of the United States (California) and the mild but wetter climate found in Ireland.

Improve your understanding of how human activities affect the water cycle and acquire the scientific under­pinnings to become proficient in environmental engineering practice. You will be able to study the scientific principles that can guide sustainable development of coastal regions and inland watersheds. The class is also open to science majors with an interest in quantitative aspects of water quality management and public health. Students will analyze the causes of the large Cryptosporidiosis outbreak in 2007, which was traced to a breakdown in treatment of the public water supply.

ECI 148A (4 units)
Water Quality Management
Basic concepts of water quality. Fundamentals of water and wastewater treatment processes. Analysis of water quality management alternatives. Prerequisite: Engineering 103 or consent of instructor. Technical elective credit. GE credit: None

ECI 198 (4 units)
Directed Group Study
Analysis of water management problems. Hands-on GIS instruction.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.) Can be petitioned for Technical Elective credit.

Highlights

* Galway Wastewater Treatment Plant (located on an island in Galway Bay)
Terryland Waterworks
* New Galway Water Treatment facility providing safe drinking water
* Visits to wastewater treatment pilot plants operated by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
* Visits to bioreactors
* Guided tours through Burren National Park and Connemara National Park
* Optional independent activities for students

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Engineering
• Engineering (civil)
• Environmental Studies
• Irish Studies

Cost in US$:

TBA (fees are posted to UC Davis Summer Abroad website in Dec/Jan)

Program Fees Include:

Fees for UC Davis Summer Abroad include:
- Program Fee (USD 750)
- Course Unit Fee (approx. USD 287 per unit * 8 units)
- Accommodations & Activities Fee (varies by program, USD 950 - 4250)
- Summer Campus Fee (USD 290)

Fees subject to change; please visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad program webpage or contact UC Davis Summer Abroad for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs. Programs start around USD 5,000.

Experience Required

yes

To be eligible to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must: -be 18 years or older -have completed 15 accredited college units -be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher -be in good disciplinary standing with your academic institution

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available

UC Davis Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD 15,000 in travel awards to participants in UC Davis Summer Abroad 2012 programs. All students enrolled in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD 500 - 1,500. Application deadline: March 6, 2012. Visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-5 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement

UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.