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ENV 305. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT THREE CREDITS Assessment of the scope of the solid waste problem and engineering and management strategies. Lecture topics include: solid waste sources, characterization and generation rates; collection and transportation technologies and management options; sanitary landfill design and operation and recycling strategies and technologies. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: EES 240, CHM 116 or EES 202, MTH 112. ENV 315. SOILS THREE CREDITS Study of the structure, properties, and classification of soils. Fundamental concepts of soils science are applied to the environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems. Topics include soil genesis, classification and physical properties of soils; soil chemistry; and soil moisture relationships. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Fee: $75. Prerequisites: EES 211, CHM 116 or EES 202. ENV 321. HYDROLOGY FOUR CREDITS A quantitative analysis of the physical elements and processes which constitute the hydrologic cycle. Topics include percipitation, infiltration, evaporation, runoff, streamflow, and ground water flow. Ground water modeling and advanced treatment of Darcy's Law is presented within the context of migration of ground water pollutants. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Fee: $75. Prerequisite: EES 211. ENV 322. WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING THREE CREDITS Engineering aspects of hydrologic systems including flood control, reservoir systems, open channel design, surface and groundwater development. Prerequisite: ENV 321. ENV 330. WATER QUALITY FOUR CREDITS The physical, chemical and biological processes that affect the quality of water in the natural environment. The measurement of water quality parameters in water and wastes. The behavior of contaminants in ground and surface water. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Fee: $75. Prerequisites: CHM 116 or EES 202, EES 240. ENV 332. AIR QUALITY FOUR CREDITS Study of atmospheric pollutants, their sources and effects; measurement and monitoring techniques for air pollutants; atmospheric chemical transformations; regulatory control of air pollution; meteorology of air pollution; transport and dispersion of air pollutants; and introduction to indoor air pollution. Lab work includes both problem-oriented and hands-on exercises. Exercises include basic gas concepts; volume measuring devices; flow, velocity and pressure measuring devices; calibration of such devices; various sampling techniques. Three hours lecture and a three-hour lab per week. Fee: $75. Prerequisites: CHM 116 or EES 202, EES 240. ENV 351. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOUR CREDITS Design of water and wastewater treatment systems. Estimation of demands. Physical, chemical, biological and land-based treatment processes. Sludge handling and disposal. Three hours lecture and three hours lab. Fee: $75. Prerequisite: ENV 330. ENV 352. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING HYDRAULICS THREE CREDITS Water distribution, sewage collection, pipe network models, piping materials, pumps and pumping stations, valves and tanks. Design and operation. Prerequisite: ME 321. ENV 353. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL THREE CREDITS This course provides the philosophy and procedures for design of air pollution control systems. Methods used for controlling air-borne emissions of gases, aerosols, and organic vapors are covered. Designs are carried out based on data for typical systems. Evaluations of alternatives with cost comparisons are also presented. Three hours lecture/ demonstration. Prerequisite: ENV 332. ENV 354. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT THREE CREDITS An overview and application of engineering principles to management of hazardous wastes and the remediation of contaminated sites. Introduction to regulatory compliance and environmental laws. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: ENV 351. ENV 373. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH THREE CREDITS Appraisal of environmental health hazards, sampling techniques, instrumentation and analytic methods. Principles of substitutions, enclosure and isolation for the control of hazardous operations in industry. Three hours lecture/demonstration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in engineering or science. ENV 391. SENIOR PROJECTS I ONE CREDIT Design and development of selected projects in the various fields of engineering under the direction of a staff member. Technical as well as economic factors will be considered in the design. A professional paper and detailed progress report are required. Prerequisite: Senior standing in environmental engineering. ENV 392. SENIOR PROJECTS II TWO CREDITS Design and development of selected projects in the field of engineering under the direction of a staff member. Technical as well as economic factors will be considered in the design. This is a continuation of ENV 391. A professional paper to be presented and discussed in an open forum is required. Prerequisite: ENV 391. ENV 395-396. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ONE TO THREE CREDITS Independent study and research for advanced students in the field of their major under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. ENV 397. SEMINAR ONE TO THREE CREDITS Presentations and discussions of selected topics and projects. Prerequisite: Senior environmental engineering standing. ENV 399. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ONE TO SIX CREDITS Professional cooperative education placement in a private/public organization related to the student's academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student's discipline. (See the Cooperative Education section of this Bulletin for placement procedures.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, 2.0 cumulative average, consent of academic advisor, approval of placement by department chairperson. ENV 198/298/398. TOPICS IN ENGINEERING VARIABLE CREDIT Selected topics in the field of engineering and related areas. These may include: mechanical engineering; civil engineering; engineering management; geotechnology; radiation, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
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