The chemical, physical, and biological components of the natural environment as resources and their utilization and interaction in environmental control technologies. Also offered as HEAL 201 . Fundamental principles of water quality, water and wastewater treatment, and solid waste treatment.
Emphasis is placed on design and operation of treatment systems.
Legal techniques used by societies to plan and regulate the use of environmental resources. Introductory principles necessary for understanding air quality and the sources and control of air pollution. Open to environmental science and engineering majors with permission of department chair. Written thesis required. Study of groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, well mechanics, and hydraulics.