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Issues in Chemistry
Submitted by cmjones on October 26, 2006 - 3:02pm.Department:
CHEM
Course Number:
98B
Course Title:
Issues in Chemistry
Description:
This seminar will focus on one or several related issues in society that have a significant bearing on chemistry. Particular topics will differ from course section to course section and from year to year. Representative examples: atmospheric ozone, nuclear waste, solar energy, water, agrichemicals. Students will search information sources, invite expert specialists to speak, prepare oral and written reports.
Units:
1
Course Type:
Undergraduate
Environmental Microbiology
Submitted by cmjones on October 26, 2006 - 3:16pm.Department:
CIV ENG
Course Number:
114
Course Title:
Environmental Microbiology
Instructor:
Alvarez-Cohen
Description:
The scope of modern environmental engineering requires a fundamental knowledge of microbial processes with specific application to water, wastewater and the environmental fate of pollutants. This course will cover basic microbial physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, growth energetics and kinetics, ecology, pathogenicity, and genetics for application to both engineered and natural environmental systems
Units:
3
Offered:
Fall
Course Type:
Undergraduate
Environmental Measurements Laboratory
Submitted by cmjones on February 23, 2007 - 1:34pm.Name of Research Center:
Environmental Measurements Laboratory
Description:
The Environmental Measurement Laboratory (EML) is an EPA/California Department of Health Services certified analytical lab within the Earth Sciences Division (ESD) for researchers at DOE laboratories and the University of California. The EML has the capabilities to conduct a variety of analyses covering both organic and inorganic methods, including examination of water, soil, sediment, seawater, and waste water samples.
Thermal Hydraulics Research Group
Submitted by cmjones on May 7, 2007 - 1:30pm.Name:
Thermal Hydraulics Research Group
Description:
Focuses on problems in energy and environmental systems, including advanced light water reactors, inertial confinement fusion, and high level nuclear waste processing. Study how thermal-hydraulics phenomena affect the safety and performance of nuclear systems.
Clean Tech New Business Competition
Submitted by admin on June 22, 2007 - 9:42am.Title:
Clean Tech New Business Competition
Description:
Applications for the Cal Clean Open business competition are due June 30. Ideas for new businesses in the following categories are eligible: Air, Water and Waste; Green Building; Energy Efficiency; Renewables; Smart Power; and Transportation. Prizes include cash plus in-kind services. Contact Pam Seidenman for more information at PSSeidenman@lbl.gov or 510-486-6461.
Internship for California Sustainability Alliance, Navigant
Submitted by sprowles on February 8, 2008 - 2:51pm.Name of Job:
Internship for California Sustainability Alliance, Navigant
Description:
The California Sustainability Alliance (the Alliance) is funded by
California utility customers under the auspices of the California Public
Utilities Commission. The Alliance supports aggressive environmental
objectives related to energy efficiency, climate action, smart growth,
renewable energy, water use, waste stream management, and transportation
within the State of California.
The Alliance is pleased to announce an internship program for current
university students. As interns, students will participate in the
development of written and/or graphic content for the program website.
The website will serve as an educational resource for policy makers and
other professionals working towards sustainability in California. The
website is available in its current form at www.sustainca.org.
Undergraduate interns will be compensated at a rate of $20 per hour;
graduate interns will be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.
For more information, please contact Claire Gagne, Navigant Consulting,
Inc., at Claire.gagne@navigantconsulting.com or (415)-356-7117.
Contact E-mail:
Date Posted:
2/8/08
Introduce Campus Composting program
Submitted by cmjones on May 7, 2007 - 2:25pm.Title:
Introduce Campus Composting program
Summary:
Compostable wastes are generated in kitchens, bathrooms, from Grounds operations, and in the form of animal wastes from labs. Providing expanded composting collection for these wastes can divert up to 2000 tons of waste to composting.
Description of Organization:
CalCAP: In 2005, UC Berkeley launched the Cal Climate Action Partnership (CalCAP), an initiative that will develop strategy and implementation methods to significantly reduce UC Berkeley’s greenhouse gas footprint without compromising its functions.
Contact Person:
Fahmida Ahmed
Contact E-mail:
Cal Recycling
Submitted by cmjones on May 7, 2007 - 1:54pm.Name of Organization:
Cal Recycling
Purpose:
Increase awareness of the issues surrounding recycling and its impact on the environment. This includes involvement on the UC campus with a focus on the residence halls
Contact e-mail:
Meetings:
Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm
Re-Use
Submitted by cmjones on May 7, 2007 - 1:50pm.Name of Organization:
Re-Use
Purpose:
To promote the concept and ethic of reuse to the campus population and to divert reusable materials from landfills. Re-Use collects unwanted but reusable materials and redistributes them back to the campus community.
Contact e-mail:
Picture:
Campus Recycling and Refuse Services
Submitted by cmjones on May 7, 2007 - 1:48pm.Name of Organization:
Campus Recycling and Refuse Services
Purpose:
Campus Recycling and Refuse Services (CRRS) is the campus unit that handles all of the refuse and most of the recycling collection at UC Berkeley. We coordinate the recycling efforts for mixed paper, beverage containers, greenwaste and wood, toner cartridges, and mixed metal. We can also provide general information on waste prevention, reuse of materials, purchasing recycled-content products, and recycling other materials that we do not coordinate.