Soil, Water and Air Quality Lab. 1 credit, 3 contact hours

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Prerequisites: ENE 262 . This hands-on laboratory course introduces students to the analytical methods used to measure properties and characteristics of dissolved, particulate, and microbiological constituents in water, air, and soil systems. Students will gain practical experience using a variety of advanced laboratory instruments, including GC/FID, GC/MS, ICP, UV-Vis, HPLC-MS, and SEM. Emphasis is placed on understanding the principles behind these instruments, proper sample preparation, and data analysis, as well as the application of these methods in environmental quality monitoring and environmental engineering projects.