3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Engineering principles involved in assessment and management of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Effect of NPS pollution on ecosystem integrity. Use of GIS/mathematical models to quantify extent of pollution. Design/implementation of best management practices to reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality. Discussion of total maximum daily load (TMDL) principles and processes.
Learning Outcomes1Understand sources and nature of NPS pollution originating from agricultural and urban land use.
2Link nature of diffuse pollution with physical, chemical and biological integrity of ecosystems and water usage.
3Quantify amount of diffuse pollution from a watershed using state-of-the-art methods and models.
4Design best management practices to minimize nonpoint source pollution from agricultural and urban land use.
5Understand TMDL issues, and processes involved in developing TMDL plans.
6Understand basic monitoring and modeling principles.
7Apply engineering principles in developing pollution prevention plan.
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