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Open To Any And All Students

POLS 396

Topics: Water Law Is The Course Name In Schedule Builder

1 CREDIT

Upper Division Class With No Prerequisites Required

6 SESSIONS

From March 30th To April 15th During Spring 2027 Semester

Water Law In A Nutshell

In partnership with the Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center, this course provides an introduction to the legal principles governing water rights and ditch rights in Colorado. Topics include the appropriation, adjudication, perfection, use, limitations, attributes, abandonment, and enforcement of various types of water rights. The course also examines special rules governing groundwater, public rights in appropriated water, interstate water compacts, and other foundational aspects of Colorado water law.

First Session
March 30th

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Second Session
April 1st

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Third Session
April 6th

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Fourth Session
April 8th

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Fifth Session
April 13th

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Sixth Session
April 15th

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Taught By Aarron Clay

Drawing on 26 years of experience as a water referee in Colorado’s Water Court, Aaron Clay brings extensive practical knowledge and insight to this comprehensive introduction to Colorado water law. His experience and expertise provide valuable perspective on the legal framework governing Colorado’s most important natural resource. He has taught courses on water law for several years across audiences of realtors, closers, attorneys, and more!

Follow These Steps To Register

Step 1

Open The Schedule Builder Tool

Check your registration date here! Different dates for:

  • Seniors
  • Juniors
  • Sophomores
  • Freshman
  • Non-Degree Seeking

You can click here to open the tool! This first screen should appear.

Schedule Builder Step One

Step 2

Click The "Sign In" Button In The Upper-Left Corner

Your name should replace "Guest."
Schedule Builder Step Two
Step 3

Click "Continue"

Schedule Builder Step Three
Step 4

Choose "Spring 2027"

Your registration date will be visible underneath the semester!
Schedule Builder Step Four
Step 5

Select "Main Campus" Under Campuses

The checkbox should turn blue!
Schedule Builder Step Five
Step 6

Click The "Select Course" Search Bar

Schedule Builder Step Six
Step 7

Type In "POLS 396"

You should see "Topics" under POLS 396! You will see "Topics: Water Law" in the course description.
Step 8

Click The "Continue To Registration" Button

You can use the calendar to see if this course will conflict with your other classes!
Schedule Builder Step Eight
Step 9

Click The "Submit Actions" Button