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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of solid and hazardous waste management topics including waste definition, related U.S. legislation, waste characterization methods, risk assessment, generation rates, storage options, transportation, treatment and disposal. Emphasis is placed on management strategies that minimize waste production, while maximizing resource and energy recovery as well as human and environmental protection.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces molecular methods (recombinant DNA techniques, immunochemistry, and 16S rRNA technology) for the identification, enumeration, and quantitative monitoring of microbial, fungal and viral populations in natural and engineered systems.
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3.00 Credits
The students will learn the fundamentals of atmospheric chemistry through known air pollution problems, such as the regional ozone problem, the stratosphere ozone depletion, acid deposition and the global warming and cooling effects. The monitoring of important atmospheric species will also be discussed. Topics included: 1. Introduction (1 session) 2. Organic chemistry overview (3 sessions) 3. Atmospheric photochemical reactions in the troposphere The chemical Kinetics (2 sessions) The basic ozone formation reactions (PSSA) (3 sessions) The nonmethane organic compounds (ROO radicals) (2 sessions) The biogenic hydrocarbons (2 sessions) The photochemistry of other species (1 session) 4. Chemistry of the stratosphere (CFCs) (9 sessions) 5. Aqueous-phase atmospheric chemistry (SOx, NOx) (3 sessions) 6. The climate change (carbon balance) (1 session) 7. Green engineering design and sustainability (1 session) 8. Introduction to MOPAC for chemical structure analysis (1 session) Midterm Exam (1 session), final exam in the exam period
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3.00 Credits
Development and use of mathematical model of complex environmental systems for analysis, control, and design. Advanced optimization techniques for parameter estimation, experimental design, and system design using simulation models. Illustrations of modeling techniques for a variety of environmental/hydrologic systems.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental mathematical concepts and numerical algorithms that are important for developing and solving mathematical models of environmental systems. Use of these fundamental concepts and algorithms as building blocks for simulating and studying environmental processes and systems. Computer use. Linear algebra; ordinary differential equations recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Hydrology applies fundamental principles (conservation of mass, energy, momentum) to solve engineering problems of surface water control and management. Topics include: Hydrologic cycle, energy balance, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, baseflow, runoff, unit hydrograph, flood routing, frequency analysis, design scale, design storms, design flows, reservoir sizing, stormwater management.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the principles of environmentally conscious engineering. Overview of fates of environmental contaminants, pollution prevention concepts, materials selection, design for disassembly, economic analysis, and sustainability concepts.
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4.00 Credits
Basic principles of microbiological processes and biochemistry with an emphasis on energetics, chemical cycling, interactions within biological populations, and the influence of environmental factors on the growth and distribution of microorganisms in different environments. Cellular architecture, energetics, and growth; Genetic engineering and gene flow; population and community dynamics; water and soil microbiology; biogeochemical cycling; and microorganisms in biodeterioration and bioremediation will be addressed.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to Aquatic Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium, Acid-base Chemistry, Chemistry of the Carbonate System, Metal-ligand Chemistry, Precipitation and Dissolution, and Redox Chemistry.
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3.00 Credits
The course will cover the following topics: 1. Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). 2. LCA software. 3. Goal and system definition. 4. Life Cycle Inventory 5. Recycling Allocation. 6. Life Cycle Impact Assessment 7. Interpretation of Results. 8. Sensitivity and Uncertainity. 9. Comparative impacts - Human Health. 10. Comparative Impacts _ Ecosystems. 11. Case Studies
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