New Technologies in Environmental Management
ENVM 644 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: ENVM 610. An overview of the role new technology plays in environmental management as examined from the perspectives of science and policy. Discussion examines when an emerging technology becomes conventional and covers examples of new technology related to informatics and data management; ISO 14001; energy efficiency; the prevention, monitoring, and remediation of air, surface water, groundwater, and soil; and biotechnology. Topics also include technical, financial, and policy enablers and barriers to emerging technology.