1 083 - Environmental Health Engineering and Biology

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Considers human health issues associated with environmental engineering for air, land, and water. Topics include the fundamental and applied aspects of biological and microbial processes in natural and engineered systems, including microbial metabolisms, water quality, ecological assessment, and wastewater treatment; the interaction between humans and chemicals in the environment including toxicology, exposure pathways, and risk assessment; treatment technologies; and the basis for environmental regulation of chemical exposure. Case studies illustrate concepts and issues. Concurrent enrollment in 1.080 and 1.107 recommended.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), 1.061

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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