Instructors
Leah May Ver
Kristin Orians
Textbook
Laws, Edward A., 2017. Aquatic Pollution: An Introductory Text, 4th Ed, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISBN (paper edition): 978-1-119-30459-3; (e-book): 978-1-119-30450-0
Lecture Topics
| Week |
Topic |
| 1 |
Course Overview
Introduction and Fundamental Concepts |
| 2 |
Biological and Oceanographic Background |
| 3 |
Toxicology
Monitoring Pollution
Cultural Eutrophication |
| 4 |
Non-point Source Pollution
Sewage Treatment |
| 5 |
Thermal Pollution
Acid Deposition |
| 6 |
Ocean Fertilization and Acidification
Ground Water Contamination |
| 7 |
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
Metals 1 |
| 8 |
Metals 2
Radioactive Waste |
| 9 |
Industrial Pollution
Salmon Farming
Oil Pollution 1 |
| 10 |
Oil Pollution 2
Pesticides 1 |
| 11 |
Pesticides 2
Mussel Watch
Biological Pollution: Invasive Species |
| 12 |
Plastic Pollution
Assessing Pollution Damage |
| 13 |
Management of Aquatic Pollution
Class Discussion on Current Events
Review for Final Exam |
| FINAL EXAMINATION |