ENVI 3139

This course provides an introduction to environmental sampling and analysis. The course focuses on the field of environmental monitoring including proposal development (scope, budget, time), environmental field monitoring/sampling programs, and reporting of results. The course will use Request for Proposals (RFPs) to develop proposals for environmental assessment/monitoring programs which take into consideration scope, budget and time. The course will discuss various sampling requirements in environmental monitoring including surface water, groundwater, soil, indoor air quality, and hazardous building materials assessment.The lab component will include field-trips to properly demonstrate surface water and groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, indoor air quality assessments, and hazardous building materials assessments with a focus on applicable health and safety, proper sample collection techniques, use of various real-time monitoring equipment, and laboratory sample submissions.