BIOS1030 — Environmental Science
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Bioscience Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 4 Credit(s) Environmental Biotechnology is designed to give students an introduction to the scientific concepts and laboratory research techniques currently used in the field of environmental biotechnology. Students develop laboratory skills, critical thinking, and communication skills currently used in the industry. Topics covered will include environmental pollution monitoring, sewage treatment including domestic, agricultural, and industrial waste, bioremediation, biofuels, other clean biotechnology techniques, laboratory work, and workplace experiences via off-site tours. Semesters available: Day - F UG 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Concurrent Course(s): Take BIOS 1030L Required as Describe ecosystem ecology and the Earth’s physical systems. Written homework assignment (Week 1), midterm (Week 6-7) and final examination 2. Describe environmental science and sustainability. Quiz (Week 2), midterm examination (Week 6-7) and final examination 3. Demonstrate proper lab safety and identify safety procedures used in the lab. Quiz (Week 2), midterm (Week 6-7) and final examination 4. Perform math computations and lab techniques with various environmental assessment, DOo, pH, conductivity, temperature, turbidity. Written homework assignment, weekly lab assignments (Week 2-3), midterm (Week 6-7) and final examination and final examination 5. Illustrate the fundamentals of pollution
Prerequisites: BIOL1230, BIOS1010