A survey of basic environmental issues for the nontechnologist, including physical dynamics of the natural environment, specific environmental problems, and quality control techniques. May not take both ENVR 51 and ENVR 101. A study of the principals and operation of the typical processes for domestic water and wastewater treatment. This course is not open to MSEE students. An introduction to biology, including principles of biochemistry, cell structure, classification, and ecology.
Laboratory emphasizes techniques utilized in measurement and control of environmental pollution.
This course is designed for environmental engineers and chemists who have had little preparation in biology. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. The project of current interest is the factors encouraging re-growth of bacteria in drinking water distribution systems. Conducted with F.A. DiGiano. A selection of representative publications authored or co-authored by Donald E. Francisco.