ENGRCEE X468.6

Environmental Sampling and Analysis

This course introduces the theory, application, methodology, and instrumentation used in planning, sampling, and analysis of environmental contaminants in air, water, and soils. Completion of this course will increase your knowledge in topics that include: Identification and selection of appropriate methods for collection and chemical analysis environmental media samples (soil, water and air) according to EPA and other regulatory agency requirements; Understand and utilize field quality control objectives in an environmental sampling project; Interpret chemical and physical properties of common environmental contaminants and the process that affect the fate and transport of contaminants in the subsurface; How to design and prepare a basic “Site Conceptual Site Model” (CSM) using existing environmental data for a site and identify potential data gaps for additional investigation; How to design and utilize a basic “Sampling and Analysis Plan” (SAP) for an environmental assessment based on a CSM/Data Quality Objective (DQU) foundation as recommended by the US EPA and other environmental agencies, and; How to evaluate analytical and other environmental data on a "risk screening level" for the potential impact to receptors.

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Course
Approximate Cost TBD
Format Online
Duration TBD
Total Credits 3