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Using Photocatalytic Oxidation and Analytic Techniques to Remediate Lab Wastewater Containing Methanol
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Xiong, Qing; Luo, Mingliang; Bao, Xiaoming; Deng, Yurong; Qin, Song; Pu, Xuemei – Journal of Chemical Education, 2018
This experiment is dedicated to second-year and above undergraduates who are in their experimental session of the analytical chemistry course. Grouped students are required to use a TiO[subscript 2] photocatalytic oxidation process to treat the methanol-containing wastewater that resulted from their previous HPLC experiments. Students learn to…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Science Instruction, Science Experiments
A Guide to the Investigation of Waterborne Outbreaks
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Rosenberg, Mark L. – American Water Works Association Journal, 1977
Explained is the process of investigating an alleged waterborne disease outbreak. The information is designed to help water personnel work more effectively with health authorities in tracing, controlling, and preventing waterborne disease. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Disease Control, Evaluation Methods, Health, Pollution
Communicating Environmental Information to the Public: A New Water Quality Index
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Schaeffer, David J.; Janardan, Konanur G. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1977
A water quality index developed by the authors and used by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is described. It compares biological and chemical assessments of water quality. Sampling procedures and use of the index are described. (BT)
Descriptors: Environment, Evaluation Methods, Measurement, Measurement Techniques
Environmental Equity: A Curriculum Unit for the Elementary Grades.
Jackson, Francesina R., Comp. – 1993
Among the goals of multicultural and social reconstructionist education are to improve academic achievement, increase appreciation for cultural differences, develop problem-solving skills, and encourage social action. This curriculum unit is concerned with the infusion of multicultural ideals into the elementary science curriculum. A total of 10…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education
Validating Analytical Methods
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Ember, Lois R. – Environmental Science and Technology, 1977
The procedures utilized by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) to develop, evaluate, and validate analytical methods for the analysis of chemical pollutants are detailed. Methods validated by AOAC are used by the EPA and FDA in their enforcement programs and are granted preferential treatment by the courts. (BT)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Environment, Evaluation Methods
Process Measurements for Environmental Assessment.
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Borman, Stuart – Environmental Science and Technology, 1980
This article presents discussions dealing with the latest analytical and bioassay methods for environmental assessment. Presented is a phased approach for the integration of methods in environmental assessment. (RE)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Environment
Federal Environmental Monitoring: Will the Bubble Burst?
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Miller, Stan – Environmental Science and Technology, 1978
A quality assurance program for environmental monitoring is identified as necesary for the collection of reliable, interchangeable, and legally defensible data. The article defines quality assurance and describes the EPA quality assurance program. (MA)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Environmental Education, Evaluation Methods, Federal Programs
Environment. Events, Assessment, Response. [Student Textbook and] Teacher Supplement.
Koenig, Herbert G.; Fairbanks, Eugene B. – 1993
This student textbook and accompanying teacher supplement strive to provide objective instruction in global environmental issues. Twenty-six study units present facts, opinions, and consequences of environmental issues, as well as responses which have been, and could be, made to the environmental issues. Each unit is introduced by a newspaper…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Cooperative Learning, Endangered Species, Environmental Education