Foundations of Environmental Engineering - EGR 280
https://courses.vccs.edu/courses/EGR280-FoundationsofEnvironmentalEngineering
Effective: 2023-05-01
Course Description
Provides an introduction to the concepts of environmental engineering including air pollution, water pollution, water treatment, waste management, and health risk assessment. Examines sustainability and global climate change in the context of contemporary environmental engineering.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.
General Course Purpose
EGR 280 introduces the major concepts of environmental engineering, standing alone as an introduction to current environmental challenges or as the foundation for further study in the field of environmental engineering.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Prerequisite: CHM 111
Course Objectives
- Scientific Literacy
- Solve mass balances, calculate BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)
- Explain air pollution
- Describe the impact of air pollution on human health
- Civic Engagement
- Relate environmental engineering practices to environmental laws and regulations
- Critical Thinking
- Describe water treatment, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management technologies
- Written Communication
- Explain global climate change mechanisms and impacts
Major Topics to be Included
- Introduction to Environmental science/engineering
- Mass and Energy Balances
- Environmental Chemistry
- Water Pollution
- BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) Calculations
- Drinking Water Treatment
- Wastewater Treatment
- Hazardous Waste Treatment
- Solid Waste Management
- Air Pollution
- Global Climate Change and Impacts
- Health effects and Risk Assessment
- Sustainable Development