The course will explore the natural aquatic environment and how aquatic organisms are effected by this environment. The course will then explore way to modify aquatic environments, especially in recirculating systems, and will exlpore ways to increase production of fish with less water usage. Components of recirculating systems including water filtration, pumps, aerators, level and flow meters, and other system components will be described and their operating principals explored. Also offered as NRMT 451. Hands-on experience with techniques for assessing physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of surface waters, including streams, lakes, and wetlands.
Emphasis is placed on understanding effects of water quality on ecosystem structure and function.
Basic engineering properties of biological materials, including animal tissues and agricultural products, and of traditional engineering materials such as metals, ceramics, alloys, and polymers. Course includes limited laboratory experiences. Formerly ENAG 454. Fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer with applications in medicine, environment, biotechnology, food, agriculture, and other biosystems. Design of solutions to current problems in biological engineering is emphasized.