The physical and chemical nature of soil, water, and air in a variety of geologic settings is the background for applying practical methods of site characterization. Topics include pollution sources and the fate of pollutants in the environment. Emphasis is placed on technologies for sampling environmental media, handling hazardous materials, pollution prevention and cleanup, and occupational health safety. Concepts are explored from the perspective of the environmental manager. Field methods and the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), as tools used by environmental scientists, will be integrated into the course. There are three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
General Ed Category
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)
Semester Offered
Offered upon sufficient demand