ESCI 20LIntroduction to Environmental Science: Santa Cruz Water from Well to Wastewater Treatment
This field/lab class includes field trips to the award-winning wastewater treatment plant at Neary Lagoon including a tour of the in-house testing facility and engineering works as well as a tour of the Graham Hill Drinking water production facility. The remainder of the lab time is spent examining data and making measurements on water samples to gain an appreciation of some of the most commonly studied parameters in water quality (e.g., dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, nutrients, salinity, pH and alkalinity) by sampling at some representative natural waters around Santa Cruz including the Public Wharf, Neary Lagoon and the San Lorenzo River.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in ESCI 20.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Tue 3:15pm–4:15pm | Earth&Marine D266 | C. Lamborg | Open 1/5 |
| 02 | Field Studies | Tue 4:30pm–5:30pm | Earth&Marine D266 | C. Lamborg | Open 1/5 |
| 03 | Field Studies | Thu 9:00am–10:00am | Earth&Marine D266 | C. Lamborg | Open 1/5 |
| 04 | Field Studies | Thu 10:15am–11:15am | Earth&Marine D266 | C. Lamborg | Open 3/5 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Lamborg | 4.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 90% | 20 |
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