EN 275 Environmental Biology

A survey of biological topics for environmental engineers as well as others interested in the science of the environment. The course covers three broad areas: microbiology, ecology and toxicology. Specific topics include microbial taxonomy, pathogens, microbial pollution control processes, energy and material flow in ecosystems, population dynamics, pollution microbiology, aquatic biology, bioconcentration, and toxicological mechanisms and health effects. Introductory topics in biology are also covered.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CH 116

Distribution

Environmental Engineering Program

Offered

Fall Semester