CE 381 - Envrionmental Engineering I
Catalog Description
Introduction to drinking water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collection systems, air pollution, solid/hazardous waste, and environmental regulations.Note: this course substitutes for 380 in the old curriculum
3 credit hours (lecture)
Prerequisites
Schedule
| Fall, 2009 | : | KR |
| Spring, 2010 | : | QH |
| Fall, 2010 | : | KR |
| Spring, 2011 | : | QH |
| Fall, 2011 | : | KR |
| Spring, 2012 | : | QH |
Textbooks and Resources
Course Objective
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:- Interpret regulations related to the quality of water, character of wastewater, and treatment requirements for water and wastewater,
- Introduce the processess commonly employed in water treatment facilities and understand base design principles
- Introduce the operations and processes commonly used in wastewater treatment plants and understand basic design priniciples.
Topics
Major topics covered in this course include:Water Treatment:
- Water quality and quantity, criteria and characterization
- Physical and chemical unit operations/processes
- Drinking water sludge production and handling
Wastewater Treatment:
- Wastewater quality and quantity, criteria and characterization
- Secondary (biological) treatment operations/processes
- Advanced treatment operations/processes
- Wastewater sludge processing/handling
Solid Waste Treatment:
- Generation, handling and disposal operations/processes
Professional Component
This course addresses the following EC 2000 professional component requirements;
· an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
· an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
· an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
· the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context
· a knowledge of contemporary issues
· an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Relationship to Program Objectives
The program objectives addressed in this course include (2) d,e,f and (3) a,b from the Undergraduate Education Goal. The course strives to present current information germane to the environmental engineering proficiency area (particularly focused on water and wastewater treatment). Field trips are utilized to enhance student-student and student-faculty interactions while providing exposure to engineering practice. Case studies involving state-of-the-art facilities are also used to demonstrate current engineering design while cultivating an appreciation for different applications of fundamental concepts. This course attempts to foster an understanding of the environmental engineering concepts necessary for professional licensure and instill an appreciation of life-long learning related to this aspect of Civil Engineering.Last update: Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:29 pm by acostar