Introduction to Environmental Engineering

Course Code:

CE451

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to give information to the engineering students on another updated discipline apart from their own interest area on the fundamental concepts of Environmental Engineering. Fundamental concepts and engineering practices related to the solutions of environmental problems that are quite important today.

Course Content:

The origins of environmental engineering. Environmental engineering today and on the horizon. Sustainability. Engineering decisions. Engineering calculations and units. Energy flow and balances. Ecosystems. Water quality. Water supply and treatment. Wastewater treatment. Air quality. Air quality control. Solid waste. Hazardous waste. Noise pollution. Ethics of green engineering. Case studies and discussion questions.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 8: Term research paper

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Adequate knowledge about dimensions, past, present and future of environmental engineering	1a, 6c, 7d, 9a	1, 8	A, B, F, G
2) Ability to define the engineering decisions and ecosystems	1a, 6c, 7d, 9a	1, 8	A, B, F, G
3) Ability to explain the basic concepts on water, wastewater and air pollution and treatment	1a, 6c, 7d, 9a	1, 8	A, B, F, G
4) Ability to underline the environmental sustainability and ethics	1a, 9a	1, 8	A, B, F, G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	The origins of environmental engineering. Environmental engineering today and on the horizon.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
2	Sustainability. Engineering decisions.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
3	Engineering calculations and units.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
4	Energy flow and balances.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
5	Ecosystems.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
6	Water quality.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
7	Water supply and treatment.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
8	Mid-term examination	-
9	Wastewater treatment.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
10	Air quality. Air quality control.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
11	Solid waste. Hazardous waste.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
12	Noise pollution. Ethics of green engineering.	Lecture Notes and Textbook
13	Teamwork: Case studies and discussion questions	Lecture Notes and Textbook
14	Teamwork: Case studies and discussion questions	Lecture Notes and Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Lecture Notes	All the handouts and slides are given to the students electronically.
Textbook	Introduction to Environmental Engineering-SI Version, Vesilind, P.A., Morgan, S.M., & Heine, L.G., 2010. Çevre Mühendisliğine Giriş, Vesilind, P.A., Morgan, S.M., & Heine, L.G. Çeviri: Toröz, İ., 2014.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	All the handouts and slides are weekly given to the students electronically.
Assignments	Homework are submitted at the beginning of the new week.
Exams	Exam questions are solved if demanded.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE (Formal learning/Distance learning)
Mid-terms	1	50/0
Homework	2	25/75
Term Project	1	25/25
Total		100/100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40/60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60/40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,	√
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.	√
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (14x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	11	3	33
Homework	2	15	30
Project (Presentaion)	1	10	10
Midterm examination	1	2	2
Final examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			119
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,76
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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