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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT PROCESSES

CIVENGR 821
Course Description

Advanced theory and applications of biological systems for the treatment of wastes; lab techniques to assess treatability and to provide design parameters. Introductory knowledge of Environmental Engineering [such asCIV ENGR 320] is required.

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