What's in Your Water? (Engineering Abroad Program!)

  Ireland

• Other Cities in Ireland: 
Galway

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 26 - July 24

Description:
This program is based in Galway, the cultural center of the west of Ireland, and provides students with 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. Students will study the scientific principles that can guide sustainable development of coastal regions and inland watersheds. The course is aimed at engineering students who wish to improve their understanding of how human activities affect the water cycle and acquire the scientific under­pinnings to become proficient in environmental engineering practice. 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

Cost in US$: Approx. 5,500

The Accommodation and Activities Fee includes:
-lodging
-select meals
-select field trips

The program fee covers group health insurance and printed matter. Air fare is not included. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs.

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available. Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD15,000 in travel awards to participants in Summer Abroad 2010 programs. All students enrolled in a Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD500 - USD1,000. Application deadline: March 1, 2010. Contact us using the link at the top of the page for details.

Application Process Involves:

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

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship 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.