Core Concepts in Environmental Engineering
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Core Concepts in Environmental Engineering

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This course is designed to provide scientific skills and understanding of the key chemical, physical and biological processes appropriate for a practising environmental engineer. Delegates will gain experience in practical analytical methods for assessing pollution of the natural environment (for example, river water quality) and engineered treatment systems (for example, wastewater treatment plants).

Delegates will aquire knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, biological sciences which underpin Environmental Engineering and sustainability of the environment.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, delegates will have:

  • an awareness of global, regional and local environmental issues, international protocols and the principles of sustainability
  • an understanding of the key components of aqueous, terrestrial and gaseous environments and their interaction with pollutants
  • practical knowledge of important analytical tools for monitoring and assessing pollution of water, air and solids
  • knowledge of ecosystem management in the context of European Directives and UK Regulations
  • proficiency in laboratory analytical techniques for standard analysis water and wastewater samples
  • the ability to calculate and express experimental data in standard units
  • the ability to source relevant reference data and water quality standards, make comparisons with analytical data, draw relevant conclusions, and prepare technical laboratory reports
  • the ability to work individually and in teams, plan work and produce deliverable outputs on time.

Course Outline

  • Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
  • Water Chemistry Fundamentals (pH, Alk, B.O.D, etc.)
  • Water Quality Standards
  • Water and Regulations
  • Pathogens
  • Biodegradation
  • Micro - Pollutants and Ecotoxicology
  • Freundlich Isotherms
  • Sorption, Precipitation, Colloids, etc.
  • Measurement and Analysis (Practical)

Presenters

School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Fees

  • Core Concepts in Environmental Engineering
    • £975.00 (duration 5 days)

Formal assessment may be available for this Course. Assessment attracts an additional fee of £260.00, and delegates will be issued with a transcript and Certificate of Credit Achieved.

Owing to visa restrictions the assessment option is not available to international students.

Academic Module Outline

This course is also delivered as a Module on at least one of the School's Masters programmes; delegates will attend with full and part time registered students. The Academic Module Outline is available via the University's Module Catalogue.

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