This course will examine hazardous and municipal solid wastes, as well as include a discussion of agricultural wastes and recovery of resources (recycling and/or reuse). Specific topics covered in this course include: sources and types of solid wastes; identification, and classification, of hazardous waste, wastes; waste handling, transport, treatment, and disposal techniques, federal and state legislation; and environmental health effects.
This course will examine hazardous and municipal solid wastes, as well as include a discussion of agricultural wastes and recovery of resources (recycling and/or reuse). Specific topics covered in this course include: sources and types of solid wastes; identification, and classification, of hazardous waste, wastes; waste handling, transport, treatment, and disposal techniques, federal and state legislation; and environmental health effects.
The course provides a general understanding of the nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in any exposed species, including humans. Fundamental toxicology concepts will be covered including mechanisms of toxicology, risk assessment, absorption, distribution and excretion of toxicants. The properties of carcinogens, pesticides, metals, solvents, radiation, and toxic animal venoms will be discussed. Toxic effects of plants, air pollution, and food will also be explored. Case studies and special topics will be critically reviewed.
The course provides a general understanding of the nature, properties, effects, and detection of toxic substances in the environment and in any exposed species, including humans. Fundamental toxicology concepts will be covered including mechanisms of toxicology, risk assessment, absorption, distribution and excretion of toxicants. The properties of carcinogens, pesticides, metals, solvents, radiation, and toxic animal venoms will be discussed. Toxic effects of plants, air pollution, and food will also be explored. Case studies and special topics will be critically reviewed.
This course focuses on the physical properties of water, air, and soils, energy, and water in the Earth system, kinetic and potential energy as they relate to environmental processes, and soil/plant/atmosphere relationships. Higher level concepts to be covered include: physical processes controlling contaminant distribution and fate; hydrological processes controlling contaminant transport; sources, prevention, and remediation of environmental pollutants.
This course offers a broad perspective of the issue of sustainability and its importance to creating a truly sustainable world for all species on our planet. Using a series of case studies we will examine how an understanding of sustainability issues will change the students' perceptions of food and energy supply, business and commerce, and wildlife and their habitats. Putting sustainable principles into practice encourages environmental and business responsibility, regenerates ecosystem health and contributes to social well-being. This course will help students develop an active response to the environmental, business and social challenges facing us in the coming decades.