Course Overview
Surveys suitable methods of examining many types of water, waste water and materials related to control of water quality. Typical industrial pollution problems related to local industry are discussed during laboratory periods and special attention is given to proper sampling techniques. A selection is made from the following analysis of field samples: cyanide, pesticides, arsenic, mercury, nitrogen (ammonia, nitrate, organic), oxygen (D.O., B.O.D., C.O.D.), surfactants, phosphates, sulphates, chlorides, proteins, carbohydrates, lignins, phenols and heavy metals.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Collect representative samples of air, soil, water and wastewater by using proper sampling techniques.
- Apply appropriate laboratory procedures to process collected air, soil, water and wastewater samples.
- Apply selected analytical chemistry techniques to determine common pollutants in collected samples.
- Understand the concepts of quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Solve problems and correctly complete calculations related to methods presented in this course.
- Identify and explain the analysis steps for each of the methods given in the course laboratory manual.
Effective as of Fall 2011
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