printer friendly pageCEE 274D: Pathogens and Disinfection
Introduction to epidemiology, major pathogens and infectious diseases, the immune system, movement and survival of pathogens in the environment, transfer of virulence and antibiotic resistance genes, and pathogen control, with an emphasis on public health engineering measures (disinfection). Prerequisite: 274A.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Criddle, C. (PI)
CEE 274P: Environmental Health Microbiology Lab
Microbiology skills including culture-, microscope-, and molecular-based detection techniques. Focus is on standard and EPA-approved methods to enumerate and isolate organisms used to assess risk of enteric illnesses, such as coliforms, enterococci, and coliphage, in drinking and recreational waters including lakes, streams, and coastal waters. Student project to assess the microbial water quality of a natural water. Limited enrollment; priority to CEE graduate students. An application form must be filed and approved before admission to the class.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Mattioli, M. (PI)
;
Sassoubre, L. (PI)
CEE 274S: Hopkins Microbiology Course (BIO 274S, BIOHOPK 274, EESS 253S)
(Formerly
GES 274S.) Four-week, intensive. The interplay between molecular, physiological, ecological, evolutionary, and geochemical processes that constitute, cause, and maintain microbial diversity. How to isolate key microorganisms driving marine biological and geochemical diversity, interpret culture-independent molecular characterization of microbial species, and predict causes and consequences. Laboratory component: what constitutes physiological and metabolic microbial diversity; how evolutionary and ecological processes diversify individual cells into physiologically heterogeneous populations; and the principles of interactions between individuals, their population, and other biological entities in a dynamically changing microbial ecosystem. Prerequisites:
CEE 274A,B, or equivalents.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 3-12
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Francis, C. (PI)
;
Spormann, A. (PI)
CEE 275K: The Practice of Environmental Consulting
Class consists of eight interactive two-hour seminars with discussions, and will cover the evolution of the environmental consulting business, strategic choices and alternative business models for private and public firms, a review of the key operational issues in managing firm, organizational strategies, knowledge management and innovation, and ethical issues in providing professional services. Case studies will be used to illustrate key concepts. Selected reading materials drawn from the technical and business literature on the consulting business. Student groups will prepare and present an abbreviated business plan for an environmental based business. Enrollment limited to CEE MS and PHD students.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Kavanaugh, M. (PI)
CEE 275S: Environmental Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEE 175S)
Our current infrastructure for provision of critical services-clean water, energy, transportation, environmental protection; requires substantial upgrades. As a complement to the scientific and engineering innovations taking place in the environmental field, this course emphasizes the analysis of economic factors and value propositions that align value chain stakeholder interests.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Robertson, A. (PI)
;
Shelander, W. (PI)
CEE 276: Introduction to Human Exposure Analysis (CEE 178)
(Graduate students register for 276.) Scientific and engineering issues involved in quantifying human exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment. Pollutant behavior, inhalation exposure, dermal exposure, and assessment tools. Overview of the complexities, uncertainties, and physical, chemical, and biological issues relevant to risk assessment. Lab projects. Recommended:
MATH 51. Apply at first class for admission.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Kopperud, R. (PI)
CEE 277C: Environmental Governance (ENVRES 250)
This interdisciplinary course presents an overview of environmental governance through an examination of how and why societies manage the relationships between human beings and the natural world. By comparing regulatory, community-based, and incentive-based environmental management systems, we address why certain environmental problems are managed as they are, and what approaches to environmental management are more (or less) successful. Designed for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates with some exposure to both the natural sciences (ecology/environmental chemistry), and the social sciences (anthropology, economics, political science, or sociology). A pre-course incoming survey is required.
Last offered: Winter 2014
CEE 277F: Advanced Field Methods in Water, Health and Development
Field methods for assessing household stored water quality, hand contamination, behaviors, and knowledge related to water, sanitation and health. Limited enrollment. Instructor consent required.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-10
Instructors:
Davis, J. (PI)
CEE 277K: Environmental Information Engineering (CEE 177K)
The role of information technology (IT) in enabling mankind to understand its impact on the planet and balance that with improving the quality of life of a rapidly growing population. After surveying the field, the course will examine the specific impacts that IT may have, by reference to case studies from energy, transportation, water and urban design fields. While some specific information technologies will be examined, this will be from a business perspective - detailed technical knowledge of IT not required.
Last offered: Summer 2012
CEE 277L: Smart Cities & Communities (CEE 177L)
The role of information technology (IT) in enabling mankind to improve the operations and sustainability of cities and communities. Review of what a "smarter" city of community might be, the role of IT in enabling them to become "smarter" (including what IT cannot achieve). Case studies on water, energy, transportation urban design and resilience.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 2-3
Instructors:
Ong, C. (PI)
;
Williams, P. (PI)
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