ENEN605
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Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
Schulich School of EngineeringEN - Schulich School of Engineering
Subject
ENEN - Environmental Engineering
Description
Chemistry of organic and inorganic contaminants in the environment. Natural chemical cycles in the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, and consequences of anthropogenic disturbances. Aquatic, atmospheric and soil chemistry. The fate of hazardous, refractory and heavy metal pollutants in the environment. Introductory toxicological chemistry and atmospheric chemistry. Analytical techniques for contaminants in air, water, energy and soil. Introductory microbiology: characteristics and classification of microorganisms, kinetics and mathematical models of microbial growth, applications in environmental engineering. Introduction to ecology.
Notes: Credit for both Environmental Engineering 605 and Chemical Engineering 619.19 will not be allowed.
Notes: Credit for both Environmental Engineering 605 and Chemical Engineering 619.19 will not be allowed.
GFC Hours
(3-0)
Domestic Fee Rate Group
B
International Fee Rate Group
D
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No