ENST499G

Prerequisite: MATH120 and PHYS121. Discussion of the principle of conservation of mass in the contex of life cycles (water cycle, carbon cycle, photosynthesis, aerobic cycle, anaerobic cycle, and nitrogen cycle) as it relates to our biosystem. Analysis, design, and control of biologically-based systems within the context of biosystems and ecosystems engineering are addressed. In-depth study of hydrologic cycle components and their prediction using empirical and physical-based models is covered. Principles of input variability and control mechanisms affecting bioenvironment are covered using appropriate physical laws and engineering procedures. Role of water as the dynamic force within the context of its interaction with landscapes of diverse geology and land cover will be discussed.