ENVE330 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENG.
| Course Code: | 5600330 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Environmental Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr SEMA SEVİNÇ ŞENGÖR |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Provide students with basic understanding of the fundamental and theoretical background and concepts of Environmental Engineering
- Introduce students to basic concepts of ecology, physics, chemistry, biology and management as applied to the analysis of environmental problems, the design of engineered systems for environmental protection and sustainability.
- Familiarize students with retrieving, interpretation and analysis of related topics and issues involved in Environmental Sciences and Engineering.
Course Content
Humans and environment. Sources of environmental pollution. Environmental impact of urban and industrial development. Hydrologic cycle.Water pollution and its control. Water supply and wastewater collection. Principles of water and wastewater treatment. Air pollution and its control. Solid waste disposal. Noise problem. Environmental criteria for city planner. Environmental Impact Assessment.
(Offered to non-ENVE students only).
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution |
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes |
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering
problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | | ✔ |
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in
engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | | ✔ |
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together
provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | | ✔ |
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | | ✔ |
