2014-2015 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

BIO 438 Aquatic Pollution

Study of the various types of aquatic pollutants, their sources and control/treatment, and the effects of water pollution upon aquatic ecosystems, as well as Federal and State water pollution regulatory programs. Laboratory will include field collection of water samples and measurement of indicators of water quality. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Some Saturday field trips required.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIO 200 and BIO 290 (or permission of department chair) and CHEM 163 and CHEM 164 or CHEM 122.

General Education

Notes

Course may be taken for Graduate credit.