Ecological Design
This advanced course explores green technologies, waste treatment, and ecological solutions. It covers principles of ecological design, biologically-based waste treatment systems, water quality parameters, and the implementation of green technologies. Key topics include ecology, ecological engineering, nutrient cycling, wastewater treatment, wetland treatment, leach fields, anaerobic digestion, composting, stream restoration, LEED certification, green walls, green roofs, living machines, rain gardens, bioswales, and algal turf scrubbers.
Topics
- ecology
- ecological engineering
- nutrient cycling
- wastewater treatment
- wetland treatment
- leach fields
- anaerobic digestion
- composting
- stream restoration
- LEED certification
- green walls
- green roofs
- living machines
- rain gardens
- bioswales
- and algal turf scrubbers
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: MATH120 or MATH140 ; BSCI160 ; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in CHEM121 and PHYS131 . Jointly offered with: MEES681 . Credit Only Granted for: ENST481 , ENST681 , or MEES681 .
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Ecological Design · 4 Credits