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Chapter 1 Introduction

This document provides an introduction to an environmental engineering technology course. It outlines the course assessments including quizzes, assignments, projects and exams. It lists the course learning outcomes around applying engineering skills to environmental challenges, problem solving, and working individually and in groups. It describes the different fields within environmental studies and the scope of environmental engineering in balancing development and the environment. Finally, it outlines some of the basic concepts that will be covered like water resource management, solid and hazardous waste management, air quality management, and calculating carbon footprints.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

This document provides an introduction to an environmental engineering technology course. It outlines the course assessments including quizzes, assignments, projects and exams. It lists the course learning outcomes around applying engineering skills to environmental challenges, problem solving, and working individually and in groups. It describes the different fields within environmental studies and the scope of environmental engineering in balancing development and the environment. Finally, it outlines some of the basic concepts that will be covered like water resource management, solid and hazardous waste management, air quality management, and calculating carbon footprints.

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Introduction to

Environmental
Engineering Technology
DR AMELIA MD SOM
[email protected]
The Assessment
Quiz 20%
Assignment 10%
Mini Project 10%
Laboratory
Base on Data Sheet 20%
Final Exam 40%
TOTAL 100

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Course Learning Outcome
● CLO 1. Able to distinguish knowledge in applied engineering processes,
mathematics, and sciences to manage environmental challenges (C4)
● CLO 2. Demonstrate problem-solving skills by means of information
gathering, social interaction within team and communication of results to
meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (A3)
● CLO 3. Display technical savvy as an individual, and as a member or a
leader in a group environment (P4)

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Environmental Studies

There are 3 schools of thought


● Environmental Science (Geography)
● Environmental Engineering (Civil)
● Environmental Engineering (Chemical)

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The Scope
● To balance build environment with the natural environment
● Provision of safe, ample and palatable water supplies
● Proper disposal or recycling of wastewater and solid waste
● Control of water, soil and atmospheric pollution

"Scientist discover things. Engineers make them work”


Robert Mac Vicar, June 1983

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Clean Air, Unpolluted Soil and
Sustainable Food Supply Sustainable
Clean Water
Supply

WASTE WATER

Climate, Weather and


Sustainable Food
Supply

SOLID WASTE &


WASTE WATER
The Job of Environmental Engineering Technologist is to maintain SUSTAINABLE
ECOSYSTEMS
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that integrate human society with its natural environment for the
benefit of both
The Basic Concept
Water Resource Management
● Water quality management
○ Hydrologic cycle and water availability
○ Water transmission
● Water treatment
● Wastewater treatment
● Sludge treatment and disposal
● Non-point source water pollution
● Geological and soil in controlling water pollution
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The Basic Concept
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
● Solid waste quantities and characteristic
● Collection and disposal
● Reuse, recycling and reduce
● Hazardous waste magnitude
● Hazardous waste processing and handling
● Radiation waste
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The Basic Concept
Environment Noise and Air Quality
Management
● Basic meteorology
● Dispersion of pollutant.
● Measurement of air quality
● Air pollution control
● Noise pollution
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CARBON FOOTPRINT
What is ….
Go to website
https://depts.washington.edu/i2sea/iscf
c/calculate.php

and calculate your individual carbon footprint,


PREPARE A REPORT, COMPARE AND DISCUSS
YOUR GROUP RESULTS AND UPLOAD IN VLE

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