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COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NAME COURSE CODE PROGRAM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS CONTACT HOURS COURSE STATUS PRE-REQUISITE : : : : : : : : ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CHE 675 EH220 5, 6 3.0 4.0 NON-CORE (PASSING GRADE: C) NIL

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SYNOPSIS Topics covered include process wastes and their effect on the environment, pollutant transport, environmental impact assessment, disposal and waste treatment, waste minimization, environmental audit, alternative uses and recycling of wastes. The nature of pollution, major sources and effects of pollutants are also discussed. In addition students will be introduced to environmental-related legislation and policy. OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: 1. Develop an awareness of professional responsibility towards protecting the environment. 2. Acquaint oneself with the pertinent legislation and methodology. 3. Study environmental issues involved in engineering and resources projects. 4. Investigate the opportunities for incorporating environmental quality into product, processes and projects. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Lecture and tutorial Lecture: 3 hrs/wk Tutorial : 1 hr/wk LESSON PLAN DURATION CHAPTER
Introduction to Environmental Engineering as a course.

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Read Chapter 2

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Water quality: Definitions, Characteristics and Perspectives Physical, Chemical, Biological Parameters Water Quality Requirements

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Water purification processes in Natural Read Chapter 3 Systems Physical, Chemical and Biochemical Processes Response of streams to biodegradable organic waste Water-Treatment Processes: Theory Aeration Solids Separation Coagulation Filtration Disinfection Read Chapter 4

Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Read Chapter 5 Disposal Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment

Sludge treatment and disposal Wastewater disposal and reuse

Water-related Legislation
Air Quality: Definition, Characteristics and Read Chapter 7 Perspective Sources of Pollutants Classification of Pollutants Meteorology and Natural Purification Processes Lapse rates and Dispersion Dispersion models Stack Design TEST 1 On all topics covered until Week 6 only Discussion of TEST 1
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Read Chapter 8

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Air Pollution Control Read Chapter 9 Devices for particulate and gaseous contaminants Air-related legislation

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Solid Wastes: Definition, Characteristic Read Chapter 10 and Perspectives

Types, sources and properties Read Chapter 11 Solid Waste Management Generation, Handling, Storage, Processing, Collection, Transfer and Transport and Ultimate Disposal. Resource and Energy Recovery Processing technique, system, products recovery Waste-related legislation Scheduled Waste Read the lecture notes

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Read Chapter 12 recovery

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Scheduled waste-related legislation Environmental Audit & Environmental Read the lecture notes Impact Assessment (EIA)

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TEST 2 On all topics covered from Week 8 until Week 13

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ASSESSMENT Tests & Assignments Final Examination : 40% : 60%

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TEXT BOOK USED Peavy, H.S., Rowe, D.R. & Tchobanoglous, G. 1985. Environmental Engineering. McGraw-Hill International Editions. Singapore.

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REFERENCES

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Metcalf & Eddy. 2003. Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, 4th Edition. McGraw-Hill. Singapore. Kiely, G. 1996. Environmental Engineering. McGraw-Hill. Cornwell, D.A. & Davis, M.L. 1998. Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill. Singapore. Piasecki, B.W., Fletcher, K.A. & Mendelson, F.J. 1999. Environmental Management and Business Strategy. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Bahu, R., Crittenden, B. & Ohara, J. 1997. Management of Process Industry Waste. IChemE, UK. Tchobanoglous, G., Theisen, H. & Vigil, V.A. 1993. Integrated Solid Waste Management. McGraw-Hill, Singapore. Masters, G.M. 1991. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science. PrenticeHall Intl. Editons. Department of Environment. 1995. A Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines. Ministry of Science, Technology and The Environment. Legal Research Board. Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 1270 & Subsidiary Legislations). International Law Book Services. 9.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Attendance is compulsory. No make up test unless for medical excuses with legal documents presented. No cheating in any aspect. Any consequences due to not comply this, will be put under your own responsibilities 10.0 OTHER INFORMATION/DETAILS PREPARED BY: SIGNATURE: APPROVED BY: SIGNATURE:

NAME: NOR ROSLINA ROSLI POSITION: LECTURER DATE: 6th JULY 2009

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