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Apr 25, 2024
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2020-2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (with addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CE-UY 2253 Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology3 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts in environmental chemistry and microbiology, and their applications to environmental engineering issues and processes. Environmental chemistry topics to be covered include redox chemistry; acid‐base chemistry; alkalinity and buffers; and biochemical cycles. Environmental microbiology topics to be covered include microbial diversity, classification, and metabolism kinetics; bioremediation; and biodegradation. Students are also introduced to common chemical and microbial contaminants and pathogens in the environment.
Prerequisite(s): CM-UY 1003 and CM-UY 1001 or CM-UY 1013 and CM-UY 1011 or CHEM-UA 125, or equivalent
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
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