Pollution Control in Aquatic Ecosystems
ESE 163
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Course Information
Description
This course is focused on aspects of environmental engineering related to the fate, transport, and control of pollution in surface water ecosystems. Course modules will cover ecological impacts of environmental contaminants; principles of water quality regulations and modeling; surface water aspects of engineering hydrology, including rainfall-runoff relationships; quantitative models of pollutant fate and transport in rivers, lakes, estuaries, and wetlands; best management practices for the prevention and control of nonpoint source pollution; and sustainable natural treatment systems for water quality improvement.
Recommended Prep
A background in environmental science, at the level of ESE 6 or above, is helpful.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
