Engineering 390 - ADVANCED ENGINEER:AQUATIC SYS

Chemical and microbiological contamination of freshwater is a growing concern around the world. Understanding how these contaminants behave in the environment is essential when considering ecosystem implications and engineering approaches towards remediation. Topics covered include water chemistry, water policy and regulation, chemical contaminant partitioning, and contaminant transport. We explore how contaminants enter the ecosystem, the fate of these contaminants due to environmental action and the potential for remediation to help restore freshwater health. Current and historical water quality events are reviewed as case studies. Through the course project, students have an opportunity to explore a chosen topic of interest related to water quality and/or aquatic chemical or microbiological contamination. Prerequisites: CHM 111 and EGR 374 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limit of 12.

Topic: Contaminant Fate & Removal in Aquatic Systems. Not open to first-years, sophomores