Course will include case studies and design projects. Problem will be chosen from the areas of coastal engineering, waste-heat disposal, water quality, and river mechanics. Experimental design and instrumentation will be covered in detail. Arranged on a project basis with a maximum of individual student effort and a minimum of staff guidance. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
Students register for their project advisor's section.
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Both physiochemical and biological treatment techniques will be discussed. Introduction to the integration of unit operations and processes into water and waste treatment systems. Introductory course in air pollution and its control. Topics include air pollutants and effects, sources, dispersion models, engineering controls, and air-quality legislation.