Academic Catalog

ENVE447 MARINE POLLUTION

Course Code:	5600447
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	5.0
Department:	Environmental Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Assist.Prof.Dr ROBERT WALLER MURDOCH
Offered Semester:	Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Present health of the oceans. The need for control of pollution. Definition of potentially harmful substances; inorganic, organic, radioactive and solid waste. Marine environment as a waste receiving body; environmental capacity. Potential impairment of marine ecosystems and water uses. Case studies.