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4.00 Credits
Analysis of environmental time-series and other data sets. Topics include discrete sampling issues, data rejection and interpolation, coordinate rotations and principal axes, curve fits, regression, error and propagation of uncertainty, bootstrapping, filtering, spectral analysis, harmonic analysis, EOFs, wavelets. Lectures, workshops and homework assignments will apply these methods to environmental data sets. Each student will complete a final project, applying methods covered in class to data sets they choose, as part of or related to their research. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Hench
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4.00 Credits
Methods of measuring and monitoring the earth's physical environment with emphasis on water and air resources. Characteristics and uses of contemporary sensors, measurement and data acquisition systems. Methods of obtaining and processing computer compatible data records. Includes laboratory. Offered on demand. Instructor: Knoerr
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3.00 Credits
The mix of human ecology, tropical diversity, disturbed habitats and invasive species in Singapore. How Singapore maintains and enhances the quality of life of its citizens while radically modifying its environment. Research on politics, management or biology. Travel to Singapore required. Final oral presentation. Taught in Beaufort. Instructor consent required. Instructor: Rittschof/Orbach
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to Bayesian hierarchical and Bayesian networks models and their applications in water quality modeling and assessment. Offered in Spring. Instructor: Reckhow
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3.00 Credits
Philosophy of safety; etiology, infectivity, and transmissibility of disease; immunity and resistance; occupational and nosocomial infections; aerobiology; biotechnology; disinfection and sterilization; biocontainment and facility design; and safety management. Prerequisite: general microbiology or consent of instructor. Instructor: Tulis
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4.00 Credits
Fundamentals of disinfection, sterilization, and biocidal materials methodology, inactivation kinetics and dosimetry; medical waste management; mutagenicity, pyrogenicity, and PCR testing; laminar flow cabinet certification; microbiologic surface and air sampling; respirator assessment; laboratory audits, and regulatory compliance. Prerequisite: Environment 340 or consent of instructor. Instructor: Staff
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2.00 Credits
Principles of aerobiology; sick-building syndrome and building-related illness; ventilation, filtration, and humidification systems; chemical and biological pollutants; health effects; sampling and assessment of bioaerosols; remediation measures; handling indoor air quality perceptions. Consent of instructor required. Instructors: Thomann and Tulis
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3.00 Credits
Economics and ecology; survey of federal and state laws; legal basis for regulation; enforcement, including inspections and audits, permits and licensing, and citations, injunctions, and penalties; management accountability; ethics in science and medicine; risk assessment and management; policy development and implementation. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Warren
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4.00 Credits
Course is designed to provide field and analytical measurement skills expected of professionals working in forest ecosystem management. Additional emphasis on habitat assessment and forest vegetation and wildlife identification. Extensive field work required. Instructor: Richter
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1.00 Credits
A weekly research seminar throughout the year is required of participants in the Toxicology Program. Students, faculty, and invited speakers present their findings. Instructor: Levin
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