The "special topics" courses are offered for credit in emerging areas of life sciences and related fields. The subject matter or content may vary from term to term as indicated by that course's title and description. Special topics courses are intended to review recent development, discoveries, or to address specific issues or concepts within the field of study that are not covered in existing courses.
Innovations in Environmental Remediation and Energy
LST 422 is an advanced elective course offered to life science students from both tracks. It explores technological advancements in environmental remediation and energy-related applications, with emphasis on the fundamentals, applications, and emerging innovations that support sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. The course covers existing and emerging technologies for the remediation of water, air, and soil, as well as technologies for sustainable energy production. Students will examine the scientific principles underlying these technologies and evaluate their effectiveness, sustainability, and practical applications. A key focus of the course is to bridge fundamental research with real-world applications by introducing students to technological innovations, remediation strategies, practical techniques, real case studies, and established best practices. Through this approach, students will develop an understanding of how scientific knowledge can be translated into innovative and sustainable technological solutions for environmental and energy challenges.