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Biogeochemistry

A lecture and lab course emphasizing the role of microbial processes on elemental and pollutant cycling in terrestrial soils and aquatic sediments. Soils and sediments from different ecosystems are evaluated for microbial community composition and biogeochemical cycling of organic and inorganic nutrients and pollutants using advanced molecular and laboratory techniques. Several all day field trips and laboratory exercise required. Limited to eight students total, at the senior or higher level standing. Prereq: CHE 105, 107, 111, 113. Same as: PLS 450G.

Constructed Wetlands

Important aspects of the functions of natural and constructed wetlands as water purifiers. Principles and mechanisms of the purification process, design, construction, operation and management criteria for efficient usage. Case studies and design problems of constructed wetlands on mining, agricultural, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment applications. Two all day field trips are required.

Biogeochemistry

A lecture and lab course emphasizing the role of microbial processes on elemental and pollutant cycling in terrestrial soils and aquatic sediments. Soils and sediments from different ecosystems are evaluated for microbial community composition and biogeochemical cycling of organic and inorganic nutrients and pollutants using advanced molecular and laboratory techniques. Several all day field trips and laboratory exercise required. Limited to eight students total, at the senior or higher level standing. Prereq: CHE 105, 107, 111, 113. Same as: NRC 450G.

Constructed Wetlands

Important aspects of the functions of natural and constructed wetlands as water purifiers. Principles and mechanisms of the purification process, design, construction, operation and management criteria for efficient usage. Case studies and design problems of constructed wetlands on mining, agricultural, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment applications. Two all day field trips are required.

The Numbers Behind the Drug Wars: A&S Professor Horace Bartilow Draws on Childhood Memories in Jamaica to Examine U.S. Policy

By Richard LeComte 

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- When Horace Bartilow was growing up in Jamaica in the 1970s, he’d watch helicopters carrying herbicide fly overhead. They were headed for the marijuana crops that farmers were growing in the center of the island --— one facet of the U.S. global war on drugs.  

Cartograph Produc/Design

A course involving the modern techniques of designing, drafting and reproducing commercial quality, multi-color cartographics and graphics. Scribing, photocomposition, color-proofing and planning are the principal topics of study. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours.

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