Description
Chemical and physical factors involved in evaluating water quality are examined with emphasis on water quality deterioration from landfills, underground storage tanks, and hazardous waste. Sampling techniques of groundwater, soil, surface water, quality assurance, quality control, and data processing techniques are included. Field exercises to acquire water quality data and service data gathering equipment will be conducted. Safety procedures are stressed. PREREQUISITES: FET 105 INTRO TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES or FET 106 INTRODUCTORY FIELD METHODS and FET 110 SOILS TESTING, CHEM106 BASIC CHEMISTRY, CEHM106L BASIC CHEMISTRY LAB, MATH 101 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA or equivalent.
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