Environmental Monitoring and Sampling

Catalog description

The course will focus on the development and implementation of successful sampling plans for water, soil and sediment. Basic sampling and analysis methods will be presented followed by hands-on field exercises employing these techniques. Field notebook documentation and report preparation will be emphasized. At least one field trip will be scheduled for a Saturday during the semester to give students hands-on experience with collection of environmental sample Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll. Enrollment limited to students with department of Chemistry & Environ Geosci or Biology.