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.