CHEM-4011: Environmental Science and Analyses

Description
This course is a senior level science elective course designed for engineering students who are in the 4th year. The course focuses on the fundamentals of environmental science and engineering. It introduces the different environmental spheres: hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and biosphere and their interaction with anthrosphere (technology). Furthermore, global environmental awareness has grown considerably and focuses on recent environmental challenges, environmental monitoring, and protection. The course covers air, water, and soil pollution. It discusses the major environmental measurements, types of pollutants and their emission, transport of pollutants in the environment, and other types of environmental analyses. The course introduces the proper engineering interventions to manage environmental stresses and proposes solutions related to air pollution, wastewater treatment, and waste management. Finally, students will be introduced to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes and reporting.Lecture 3 hours/week. Pre-requisite: CHEM1011