An introduction to the fundamental concepts of physical and chemical measurement of the environment. Review of basic statistics, quality assurance and control, sources of error, seasonal effects, sample preservation. Practical and essential elements of water, soil and air sampling. Introduction to measurement techniques including: colorimetry, chromatography, spectroscopy, electrochemical probes, remote sensing. Toward development of optimum monitoring strategies, and enhancement of evaluative tools to assess validity of laboratory data. [Offered: S] Prereq: 3A Environmental or Geological Engineering
