Prerequisites by Topic:
Textbook(s):
Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals, Sustainability and design, James R. Mihelcic and Julie B. Zimmerman, Wiley, 2010
Topics Covered:
- Ecology Basics: Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
- Engineering and Management of wastewater, polluted Air, Solid waste.
- Sustainability and Engineering design.
- Alternative Energy
Assessment Criteria:
- Homework
- Interim projects
- Midterm Exams
- Final Exam
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to develop a basic understanding and competence in :
- The principles of environmental sciences and engineering
- The processes involved in environmental units
- The practices of environmental engineering
Performance Criteria:
Objective 1:
1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of environmental engineering problems. (1, 2).
1.2. Learn how measurements and evaluation of environmental engineering problems is made. (1, 2).
1.3. Understand various forms of chemical reactions that takes place in the environment. (1, 2).
Objective 2:
2.1 Understand the effects of pollutants on human being and welfare. (2, 4, 7).
2.2 Learn in some details the legislation concerned with environmental pollution. (2, 4, 7).
2.3 Prepare a term project on a specific environmental pollution problem. (3, 5, 7)
ABET Category Content:
Engineering Science: 2 credits or 67%
Engineering Design: 1 credit or 33%
Course Classification
| Student Outcomes | Level (L, M, H) | Relevant Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. | M | Particle settling velocity. Pressure drop in fixed beds. Complete mixing reactors. Pumping power. Dispersion of gases |
| 2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. | M | Design of Filtration units (Sand filters, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis). Design of Settling and aeration tanks. Design of softeners and coagulation tanks. Design of adsorption units |
| 3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. | ||
| 4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | M | Assessment of the environmental problems generated by daily household activities, utilities and the industry. Need for proper treatment of effluents in various forms (air, water and solid). Pollutant effects on humans and the environment (locally, regionally and on global scale) |
| 5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. | L | Term project include literature search, collection of data, design calculations, report writing and preparation, and preparation of final presentation. |
| 6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. | ||
| 7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. | M | Collect data on material properties which are needed to design treatment units. Collect information on design and operating parameters of treatment units, such as diameter range of a settling tank, dose of chlorine treatment, contact times, etc.. Collect information on most common flow diagrams of treatment processes |