Environmental Forensics

Undergraduate

AThis course provides an introduction to environmental forensics, the science of identifying sources of environmental contamination and pollution. Students will learn fundamental concepts of geochemical tracing, gas composition, and stable isotope applications at a conceptual level, with emphasis on real- world environmental problems such as methane emissions, failed energy infrastructure, air quality, and water contamination. The course is field-based, with students collecting environmental samples and practicing industry-standard documentation methods. Laboratory analysis will be simulated through data packages representing results from commercial labs. Students will then interpret the data and 560 Winter 2027 Undergraduate Calendar prepare simplified consulting-style reports. (Prerequisite: Semester 5 standing or above in a Science program.) (This is an experiential learning course.)