Course Syllabus Course Details
Course Syllabus Course Details
Course Syllabus Course Details
College of Engineering
Chemical Engineering Department
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Details:
Course Code: ES012
Course Title: Environmental Science and Engineering
Credit: 3 units
Term: Semester 2, AY2020-2021
Lecturer: Engr. Alva Durian
Course Description:
The course is intended to provide the concepts of environmental science and engineering to electrical
engineering students. The course specifically deals with ecological framework of sustainable development;
pollution environments: water, air, and solid; waste treatment processes, disposal, and management; government
legislation, rules, and regulation related to the environment and waste management; and environmental
management system.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, the student must be able to:
1. Understand the various effects of environmental pollution.
2. Know the existing laws, rules, and regulations of the government on environmental issues
3. Identify, plan, and select appropriate design treatment schemes for waste disposal
4. Understand the importance of waste management and its relevance to the engineering profession
Course Outline:
Week Topics
01 Course Orientation
• Syllabus
• Course requirements
• Grading system
• Class policies
02 Unit I. Ecological Concepts
1.1 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
1.2 Ecology of Life
1.3 Biogeochemical Cycles
1.4 Ecosystems
04 Unit II. Pollution Environments
2.1 Water Environment
2.2 Air Environment
2.3 Solid Environment
2.4 Toxic and Hazardous Waste Treatment
09 Mid-Term Examination
10 Unit III. Environmental Management System
3.1 Environmental Impact Assessment
3.2 Environmental Clearance Certificate
18 Final Term Examination
Course Project Report and Presentation
Course References:
Davis, M.L. & Masten, S.J. (2004). Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science. McGraw-Hill
Ouano, E.A.R. (2010). Commentaries on the Environmental Impact Assessment Practices. Central Book Supply, Inc
2. Attendance
Submission of class requirements on the prescribed due date during the class schedule shall be
considered as part of the attendance.
Attendance shall be checked in every virtual group presentation intended to assess the student’s learning.
3. Academic Integrity
All forms of cheating and other major offenses stipulated in the student manual are strictly prohibited.
Any instructional material disseminated should be utilized by the enrolled student for personal use only.
Reproduction and distribution of instructional material in any form without the author’s permission is
prohibited.
4. Dropping
A student is considered officially dropped upon submission of the instructor’s copy of the duly-
accomplished dropping slip before the scheduled deadline of the dropping.