(Industry and Environment (AGE 4560

King Saud University College of Applied Engineering Muzahimiyah Campus

 
Industry and Environment
COURSE SYLLABUS
2017-2018, Second semester
 

Course Code	Course Name	Credits	Contact Hours
AGE4560	Industry and Environment	2	2

 

INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR
Name	Dr. Khalid Aref,
Email	[e-mail],
TEXTBOOK
Title	Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Author/Year	P. Aarne Vesilind, Susan M. Morgan, 2003,Second Edition, Wiley (USA).
Other Supplemental Materials
Title	Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering
Author/Year	James R. Mihelcic, John Wiley & Sons,1999
Electronic Materials

 

SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION

A. Brief Description of the Content of the Course (Catalog Description)

The goal of Environmental Engineering Fundamentals course is to introduce and study the main elements of the environment and the pollutants that may affect on it. It covers introduction to wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and air pollution. It also discusses the major environmental issues, and professional ethics. Moreover, the role of environmental engineering on preventing the pollution is another objective of this course. Finally, an introduction on the material balance will be covered.

B. Pre-requisites

1230 Chem

C. Course Type (Required or Elective)

Required

D. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Students completing this course successfully will be
 

1. Recognize the environment and its elements and pollution (Water- Soil- Air)
2. Recognize the basics of the global ecosystem and the natural cycles of its major components
3. Explain the types of environmental pollution caused by engineering and industrial activities
4. Write projects, presentation and reports

 

List of Topics	No. of Weeks
Introduction to environmental engineering applications.	1
Introduction to units and concentrations	1
Introduction to material balance and reactor kinetics	2
Concepts of chemistry and biology that is fundamental to the practice of environmental engineering and science	2
Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment	2
Surface- and groundwater protection	1
Solid and hazardous waste management	1
Introduction to air pollution	2
Noise Pollution	1
Environmental Ethics	1
Total	14

 

Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
	Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech, oral presentation, etc.)	Week Due	Proportion of Total Assessment
1	Mid-term Exam	7	30%
2	Project and Presentation	12	20%
3	Attendance and participation	Every week	10%
4	Final exam	14	40%