In-depth interdisciplinary study of the public health issues related to water use for global food production.
Terms Offered
Fall 2023
Fall 2024
Course Details
In-depth interdisciplinary study of the public health issues related to water use for global food production. Topics will include accessibility and availability of safe water for agriculture worldwide, potential microbiological and chemical hazards in agricultural water, alternative water sources such as reclaimed wastewater and return flows, food safety approaches to managing agricultural water, and agricultural influences on surface and groundwater quality. Political, social, and economic factors relating to agricultural water will be addressed, with special focus on regions that are leaders in innovative water management and regions where access to clean water for agriculture is a major challenge.
Number of credits: 3
Cross-listed with: ENSP360
How You Will Learn and Work
This is a Global Classrooms Connections Course. This course will include a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Cultural Connection
World-wide
General Education Credits
None
School/College
School of Public Health
Prerequisites & Restrictions
ENSP101 or MIEH300; or permission of department.
Faculty Highlight
Leena Malayil
Leena Malayil, PhD, is an Assistant Research Professor in the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health. She is the Program Manager of CONSERVE Center of Excellence, funded by USDA-NIFA which investigates transformative on‐farm treatment solutions that enable the safe use of nontraditional irrigation water. She is also part of the DAWN Educational Team, supported by USDA- NIFA and will be managing the Summer Internship Program and co-teaching one of the undergraduate courses through the DAWN project.
Tuition & Scholarship
Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.
Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.
Cancellation and Refunds
Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies.
Questions & Contact Info
Questions and Contact Info
For more course information contact Dr. Leena Malayil at lmalayil@umd.edu.
For general questions, please contact the Global Classrooms team at globalclassrooms@umd.edu.