The assessment and restoration of environmental quality requires good data, and environmental practitioners need to be familiar with the science behind appropriate sampling strategies and the methods for making reliable measurements in the field.

This course will cover the important considerations for assessing the quality of air, water and soil. Lectures will focus on the theory behind the methods and statistical requirements of sampling design, while field exercises will allow students to become familiar with the instruments and techniques. Common practices in the consulting industry will be emphasized and critically examined.