ENVS 4080 - Environmental Monitoring and Characterization

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Utah Tech University

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Environmental Monitoring and Characterization course emphasizes on the fundamental principles used in the environmental assessment processes. In this course students will learn the theoretical and practical knowledge in various sector of environmental monitoring. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe significant environmental regulations, current sampling and laboratory techniques and quality control measures. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the principles of environmental assessment and monitoring including characterizing the sampling sites, developing sampling plans for the collection of various media and selecting the contaminant transportation method. 2. Demonstrate standard field and laboratory sampling techniques and safety. 3. Apply data handling methods to interpret results from monitoring and characterization sites. 4. Apply knowledge of environmental sciences to implementation of laws, regulations, and policies. Prerequisites: ENVS 3410 and ENVS 2700R (Both grade C- or higher). SP (odd)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

General Education

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