ENV-198/298/398. Topics in ENV
Selected topics in the field of engineering and related areas. The may include the
following topics: mechanical engineering; civil engineering; engineering management;
geotechnology; and radiation.
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ENV-201. Probability and Statistics for Engineers
This course provides an introduction to the central ideas of probability and statistics and their application in the analysis of engineering and environmental data including control charts and specification error. Sampling and data gathering techniques are also discussed. One hour of lecture and one hour of discussion per week.
ENV-202. Environmental Engineering Systems: Analytical and Computational Analysis
This course focuses on basic methods for obtaining numerical solutions of algebraic and transcendental equations, simultaneous linear equations, and curve fitting techniques; examples provided are relevant to environmental engineering processes; will include an introduction to problem-solving using Excel and MATLAB. Two hours of lab per week.
ENV-205. Environmental Microbiology
The foundation concepts in microbiology that are important in environmental systems will be explored in this course. This will include the function and formation of cellular components starting from basic molecules (carbohydrates, fatty acids, amino acids, nucleotides) to the cellular structures that are formed (membranes, proteins, and the nucleic acids RNA & DNA); carbon, energy, and nutrient sources required for cellular growth; and the metabolic pathways for substrates common in environmental systems will be shown. Biodegradation and growth kinetic models will be introduced. Global cycles of major elements (i.e. carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, etc.) will be explored.
ENV-305. Solid Waste Management
Assessment of the scope of the solid waste problem and engineering and management strategies. Lecture topics include the following: 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 of lecture per week.
ENV-315. Soils
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, the classification, and physical properties of soils,
soil chemistry, and soil moisture relationships. Two hours of lecture and three hours
of lab per week.
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ENV-321. Hydrology
A quantitative analysis of the physical elements and processes that constitute the
hydrologic cycle. Topics include precipitation, 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 of lecture per week.
ENV-322. Water Resources Engineering
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 detailed progress report is required. Three hours of lecture per week.
ENV-323. Hydrology Lab
Components of the hydrologic cycle are studied experimentally. Three hours of lab
per week.
ENV-330. Water Quality
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 of lecture
and three hours of lab per week.
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ENV-332. Air Quality
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, and various
sampling techniques. Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.
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ENV-352. Hydraulic Engineering
Water distribution, sewage collections, pipe network models, piping materials, pumps and pumping stations, valves and tanks. Design and operation. Three hours of lecture per week.
ENV-353. Air Pollution Control
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 of lecture per week.
ENV-354. Hazardous Waste Management
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 of lecture per week.
ENV-356. Physical and Chemical Treatment Processes
ENV-357. Biological Treatment Processes
Design of biological processes in aqueous treatment systems. Topics will include typical municipal wastewater treatment as well as industrial treatment processes. Generation of biogas will be addressed as well as sludge handling and disposal.
ENV-373. Occupational Health
Appraisal of environmental health hazards, sampling techniques, instrumentation and analytic methods. Principles of substitution, enclosure, and isolation for the control of hazardous operations in industry. Three hours of lecture and demonstration per week. Requirement: Junior or senior standing in engineering.
ENV-391. Senior Projects I
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.
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ENV-392. Senior Projects II
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.
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ENV-395. and 396. Independent Research
Independent study or research for advanced students in the field of their major under
the direction of a departmental faculty member.
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Approval of department chair and academic advisor.
ENV-397. Seminar
Presentations and discussions of selected topics and projects. Requirement: Senior standing in environmental engineering.
ENV-398. Topics
Selected topics in the field of engineering and related areas. The may include the
following topics: mechanical engineering; civil engineering; engineering management;
geotechnology; and radiation.
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Permission of the instructor.
ENV-399. Cooperative Education
Professional cooperative education placement in a private or public organization related to the student’s academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experiences, 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.