Environmental Pollution
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain knowledge of chemical, biological and physical processes that affect the behaviour of potentially hazardous substances in terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric environments and understand the risks associated with environmental pollutants and how to mitigate them.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Analyse criteria for hazardous substances
Students will be able to analyse the criteria for determining whether a substance is potentially hazardous.
Identify common environmental contaminants
Students will identify common contaminants in soils, aquatic systems and the atmosphere, and understand their behaviour.
Apply numerical methods for contaminant movement
Students will apply numerical methods to describe contaminant movement in the environment.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides knowledge of chemical, biological and physical processes that affect the behaviour of potentially hazardous substances in terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric environments. Students will learn about the risks associated with environmental pollutants and methods to mitigate them. Note: This course is taught in even-numbered years only; students finishing studies in an odd-numbered year must take it in their 2nd year.
Course Content
- Chemical, biological and physical processes affecting pollutants
- Behaviour of hazardous substances in terrestrial environments
- Behaviour of hazardous substances in aquatic environments
- Behaviour of hazardous substances in atmospheric environments
- Risk assessment of environmental pollutants
- Mitigation and remediation strategies for environmental pollution
What you need to know first
Minimum of 90 credits including at least 15 credits from Chemistry IA (PHSC-101)
15 credits from Soil Science I (SOSC-106)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental Science
Pollution Control
Soil and Water Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Environmental consultant
Pollution control specialist
Environmental scientist