Fundamentals of Environmental Science II

Catalog description

This continuation of ENS 201 will focus on the biological, chemical, and physical principals governing pollutants in air, water, soil, and food. As in ENS 201 , we will use case studies to demonstrate how scientists and managers study and prevent environmental problems. Topics will include acid rain, photochemical smog, ozone depletion, greenhouse gases and the impacts of climate change, energy sources and use, water pollution, and food toxins. Hazard recognition and control are also discussed in terms of toxicology, epidemiology, exposure assessment, and risk assessment.