2020-2021 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.  No credit for this course if you have credit for the cross-listed equivalent.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

BIO 538

Prerequisite

BIO 200 and BIO 290 and CHEM 161 and CHEM 162 (or permission of department chair)

General Education

Offered

  • Spring
  • On Demand