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Abdulrhman F. Alali

Assistant Professor

Environmental Engieering

كلية الهندسة
Building 3, Office 2A 16
course material

Introduction to the Environment and Ecosystems

Course

Course Description

Overview of the Impact of engineering and industrial activities on the environment
 
Basics of ecosystems, environmental balance, types of pollution, and types, sources, and limits of pollutants; in addition to fundamentals of Environmental Impact Assessment ,EIA

Course Learning Objectives

Students completing this course successfully will be able to

 Understand the basics of the global ecosystem and the natural cycles of its major components

 Understand the types of environmental pollution caused by engineering and industrial activitie

 Realize the importance of sustainable development and maintaining environmental balance

 Understand the different types of pollutants, their sources, limits and the various technologies for pollution control

 Recognize the importance of EIA prior the development of the projects

 Improve their communication skills, including reading, writing, and oral presentations