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CURRICULUM 470B/1101P
EDUCATIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS (ESRs)
Knowledge of environmental management and planning processes including political and economic considerations. Introduction to practical procedures and decisions that public servants, lawyers, engineers and citizens confront with regard to the environmental option.
Understanding of physical and chemical unit processes used for treatment of potable water and wastewater. Ability to interpret water quality/quantity data and knowledge of Federal, State and local requirements to design appropriate treatment and supply systems to meet Navy needs.
Understanding of the effect of pollutants on the ecology and quality of waterways, including and introduction to computer transport modeling techniques.
Knowledge of fundamental aspects of microbiology and biochemistry as related to effects on water and soil environments, including an introduction to the concept of natural treatment systems and bioengineering for pollution control.
Ability to understand and apply chemical principles to aqueous and gas phase kinetics that permit pollutant capture, transformation or destruction in pollution control systems.
Working knowledge of solid and hazardous waste disposal concepts and methods to minimize/recover/recycle these wastes.
Understanding of water transport in open channels and closed piping systems, as well as groundwater flow and monitoring.
Introduction to legal and regulatory processes that apply to environmental protection, including basic statutes and the role of the Federal, State and local government in environmental protection.
Basic understanding of data processing and computer techniques for application to engineering problems.
Working knowledge of and ability to apply business and financial accounting principles.
Proficiency in oral and written communications and ability to identify, research, and recommend alternatives to various engineering problems for presentation to both technical and non technical managers.
If a thesis or major report is required for the degree, the topic selected must be applicable to environmental problems found in the Navy or extends knowledge in a particular technical engineering area.
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