Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides an introduction to water resource management with an emphasis on water issues in California. It explores current and projected water issues in California and introduces students to fundamental aspects of Hydrology and Hydrogeology. The course investigates surface water and groundwater systems, with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of sustainable water resource management that balances urban, agricultural, industrial, and environmental water needs. It considers the implications of water rights and key water policies in evaluating how water is used and exploited. The course also explores concepts and practices of water budgeting for agriculture and domestic use. 