F&ES 706b/F&ES 307/EVST 307

Organic Pollutants in the Environment

Credits: 3

Spring 2013: Tu,Th, 1:00-2:15, Sage 24
 
Spring OCI Listing    
Syllabus    
 

An overview of the pollution problems posed by toxic organic chemicals, including petroleum, pesticides, PCBs, dioxins, chlorinated solvents, and emerging contaminants. Processes governing the environmental fate of organic pollutants, e.g., evaporation, bioconcentration, sorption, biodegradation. Technologies for prevention and remediation of organic pollution.