ESCI 463 - Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment

This class will begin with brief introductions to conventional wastewater treatment methods (primary, secondary and tertiary) and chemistry as it relates to wetlands and wastewater treatment. Through assigned readings, we will then examine the use of both natural and constructed wetlands for the treatment of municipal wastewater, acid mine drainage, stormwater runoff, and agricultural wastewater. Each student will also be responsible for carrying out a research project using the campus stormwater wetland as a study site.

Prerequisites & Notes: BIOL 101 or BIOL 204; CHEM 161; MATH 112 or higher; BIOL 340 or ENVS 201 or ESCI 340; College of the Environment or MESP major.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter