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Introduction to chemical and biological processes in the aqueous environment. Basic aqueous equilibria; the structure, behavior, and fate of major classes of chemicals that dissolve in water; redox reactions; the biochemistry of aquatic microbial life; and biogeochemical processes that govern the fate of nutrients and metals in the environment and in engineered systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 31.

Water-related challenges are raising major concerns worldwide. These challenges are found at both ends of the pipe: the need to supply usable water of adequate quality for a rapidly growing human population, and the need to prevent pollution and diseases from wastewater discharge. In this hybrid virtual and in person, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary course, top researchers from Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev partner with experts from Yale University, Northwestern University (USA), and Stanford to discuss pressing water issues and present innovative solutions and technologies for treating wastewater and ensuring safe reuse, mitigating water shortage globally, and reversing pollution of surface and subsurface water. The course provides a thorough introduction discovering the newest technologies being developed at the forefront of research: Recovering nutrients from wastewater for use as fertilizers in agriculture, desalination of brackish groundwater, soil aquifer treatment (SAT), recirculated vertical flow constructed wetland (RVFCW), and more. We will review these technologies from an engineering perspective as well as the physical, chemical and biological processes involved. We will also see (via video) these technologies in use in several systems in Israel.

A city is comprised of people and a complex system of systems connected by data. A nexus of forces IoT, open data, analytics, AI, and systems of engagement present new opportunities to increase the efficiency of urban systems, improve the efficacy of public services, and assure the resiliency of the community. Systems studied include: water, energy, transportation, buildings, food production, and social services. The roles of policy and behavior change as well as the risks of smart cities will be discussed. How cities are applying innovation to address the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 will also be explored.

This class is designed for students interested in pursuing research-based careers. It covers practical aspects of data analysis, presentation, interpretation relevant to the field of environmental engineering. Learning objectives include identifying and refining research questions, choosing appropriate data analysis methods, and applying principles of effective visual and written presentation of proposed research and research findings. Additional topics to be covered include preparing a constructive review, research ethics, and navigating the publication process.