Course Title:

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
SY 20082009
Date Effective:

3
rd
Qtr
SY 20082009
Date Revised:

January 2008
Prepared by:


CLUSTER 3
Approved by:



Alvin R. Caparanga


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MAPA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
School of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry



























COURSE SYLLABUS


1. Course Code: ENV20

2. Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

3. Pre-requisite: CHM12

4. Co-requisite: None

5. Credit: 2 units

6. Course Description:

This course covers the study of environmental systems and disturbances, sources of primary and
secondary pollutants, technologies in water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid and
hazardous wastes management, environmental regulations. Different threats to the environment,
how the manufacturing and construction industry contribute to environmental problems, and how to
develop an environmental management plan to prevent further deterioration of the environment will
be given emphases.





VISION
Mapa shall be an international center of excellence in technology education by:
providing instructions that are current in content and state-of-the art in delivery;
engaging in cutting-edge research; and
responding to the big local and global technological challenges of the times.

MISSION
a. The mission of Mapua Institute of Technology is to disseminate, generate, preserve and apply scientific, engineering,
architectural and IT knowledge.
b. The Institute shall, using the most effective means, provide its students with professional and advance scientific
engineering, architectural and information technology education through rigorous and up-to-date academic program with
ample opportunities for the exercise of creativity and the experience of discovery.
c. It shall implement curricula that, while being steeped in technologies, shall also be rich in the humanities, languages and
social sciences that will inculcate ethics.
d. The Institute shall advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and reporting on the results of such inquiries.
e. The Institute, singly or in collaboration with others, shall bring to bear the worlds vast store of knowledge in science,
engineering and other realms on the problems of the industry and the community in order to make the Philippines and the
world a better place.

MISSION
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR BASIC STUDIES
a b c d e
1. To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematics, physics and general
chemistry and to apply knowledge to engineering, architecture and other related
disciplines.

2. To complement the technical training of the students with proficiency in oral and
written communication.

3. To instill in the students human values and cultural refinement through the
humanities and social sciences.

4. To inculcate high ethical standards in the students through its integration in the
learning activities.



Course Title:

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
SY 20082009
Date Effective:

3
rd
Qtr
SY 20082009
Date Revised:

January 2008
Prepared by:


CLUSTER 3
Approved by:



Alvin R. Caparanga


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7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:

Program
Educational
Objectives
Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b)
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
from data

(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
(h)
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions
in the global and societal context

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k)
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
Addressed by some
professional
courses


8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Program Outcomes
Course Objectives
a b c d e f g h i j k
To provide the students with the necessary mathematical tools
needed to perform material and energy balances in environmental
systems

To provide the students with an introduction to the study of
ecosystems and how energy and materials behave in ecosystems

To provide the students with a thorough grasp of the concepts and
principles of water and air quality, waste treatment, and pollution
control

To develop awareness of the students on current environmental
issues, management techniques, and existing laws and regulations

To update students with existing environmental international and
local policies and protocols



9. Course Coverage:

WEEK TOPIC METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT
Orientation
Nature and Scope of Environmental Problems
Definition of Terms
Environmental Systems
Environmental Disturbances
The Changing Role of Technology
Quantification of Environmental Issues: Material
Balances
Class Discussion Exam
1
Ecology
Material and Energy Flow in Ecosystems
Biogeochemical Cycles
Human Influence on Ecosystems
Class Discussion Exam

Course Title:

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
SY 20082009
Date Effective:

3
rd
Qtr
SY 20082009
Date Revised:

January 2008
Prepared by:


CLUSTER 3
Approved by:



Alvin R. Caparanga


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Energy
Sources of Energy
RA 9367: Biofuels Act
Class Discussion Exam
2
Exam No. 1
Water Supply and Treatment
Properties of Water
Measures of Water Quality
Water Quality Standards: NDWS, DAO34, DAO35
Class Discussion Exam
3
Water Supply and Treatment
Softening
Coagulation and Flocculation
Settling
Filtration
Disinfection
Class Discussion Exam
Wastewater Treatment
Constituents of Wastewater
Preliminary Treatment
Primary Treatment
Class Discussion Exam
4 Wastewater Treatment
Secondary Treatment
Tertiary Treatment
Sludge Solids Treatment and Disposal
RA9275: Clean Water Act
Class Discussion Exam
Exam No. 2
5
Environmental Management Systems
Sustainable Development
Cleaner Production
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Impact Statements
Class Discussion Written Report
Environmental Management Systems
Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan
Class Discussion Written Report
6
Environmental Management Systems
Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan
Class Discussion Written Report
Plant Visit
7
Air Quality
Meteorology and Air Movement
Dispersion of Air Pollutants
Sources and Effects of Air Pollution
Air Pollution Episodes
Class Discussion Exam
Air Quality
Air Pollution Episodes
Class Discussion Exam
8 Air Quality Control
Treatment of Emissions
RA8749: Clean Air Act
Class Discussion Exam
Solid Wastes
Types and Sources of Solid Wastes
Solid Waste Management
RA9003: Ecological Solid Waste Act
Class Discussion Exam
9
Hazardous Wastes
Definition and Types of Hazardous Wastes
Hazardous Waste Management
Class Discussion Exam
Hazardous Wastes
Hazardous Waste Management
RA6969: Toxic and Hazardous Wastes Act
Stockholm Convention
Class Discussion Exam
10
Exam No. 4
11 Final Exam

Course Title:

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
SY 20082009
Date Effective:

3
rd
Qtr
SY 20082009
Date Revised:

January 2008
Prepared by:


CLUSTER 3
Approved by:



Alvin R. Caparanga


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10. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives/ Program Outcomes
Course Objectives
Program Outcomes Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, students must be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 a b C d e f g h i j K
1.
Identify environmental problems, their sources
and effects



2.
Apply the material balances on environmental
systems



3.
Describe how nutrients and energy flow in
ecosystems



4.
Describe how humans affect the
biogeochemical cycles



5. Describe how humans affect ecosystems
6.
Distinguish renewable from nonrenewable
energy sources



7.
Enumerate the properties of water and explain
how they are important in environmental
systems



8. Identify the water quality parameters
9. Explain the different steps in water treatment
10. Identify the constituents of wastewater
11. Outline a wastewater treatment process
12.
Formulate cleaner production initiatives for an
existing industry



13.
Prepare an environmental management plan
for an existing industry



14.
Enumerate the different sources and effects of
air pollution



15.
Explain the plumes created by the prevailing
lapse rates



16.
Explain the causes and effects of the air
pollution episodes



17.
Select the appropriate air pollution control
device for a given air emission



18. Explain the hierarchy of waste management
19.
Distinguish the different solid waste treatment
methods



20 Identify a hazardous waste
21
Explain the hazardous waste management
methods



22.
Identify the key provisions of the current
environmental laws and regulations





11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Basic Sciences and Mathematics: 90%
General Education: 10%


12. Textbook

Vesilind, P.A. and Morgan, S.M., Introduction to Environmental Engineering (2
nd
edition),
Thomson Learning, Inc., 2004








Course Title:

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
SY 20082009
Date Effective:

3
rd
Qtr
SY 20082009
Date Revised:

January 2008
Prepared by:


CLUSTER 3
Approved by:



Alvin R. Caparanga


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13. Course Evaluation

13.1 The final average is computed as follows:

Examinations 50 %
Learning Tasks 15%
Project 15%
Final Examination 20 %
TOTAL 100 %
Grading Scale:








13.2 Other Course Policies

Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than
20% of the total number of meetings or 6 hours for this two-unit course. Student incurring more than
9 hours of unexcused absences automatically get a failing grade regardless of class standing.

Class Exercises, Learning Tasks, Quizzes
Learning tasks and other assigned works or projects are due at the beginning of the class periods
of the specified dates. Late assignments are not accepted. Quizzes are to be taken only on the
dates announced/ specified. No special quizzes are given except for meritorious cases.

Language of Instruction
Lectures, discussions and class presentations will be in English.

Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes
The Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes of the Institute shall be in force.

Everybody has been instructed on the dress and grooming codes of the Institute. Everybody must
commit to abide by these codes.

Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules with the professors are posted outside the ChE-Chm Faculty room and in
the school web-page (http://che-chm.mapua.edu.ph). It is recommended that the student first set an
appointment to confirm the instructors availability.


14. Other References

a. Masters, G.M., Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science (2
nd
Edition), Prentice-
Hall, Inc., 1998
b. Davis, M.L. and Cornwell, D. A., Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3
rd
Edition),
McGraw- Hill, 1998
c. Henry, J.G. and Heinke, G.W., Environmental Science and Engineering (2
nd
Edition), Prentice
Hall, 2000


14. Course Materials Made Available
Course goals and instructional objectives
Course schedule for lectures and exams
End of course self-assessment report


Average Grade Average Grade
Below 60 5.00 80-84 2.00
60-64 3.00 85-89 1.75
65-69 2.75 90-94 1.50
70-74 2.50 95-96 1.25
75-79 2.25 97-100 1.00

Course Title:

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
SY 20082009
Date Effective:

3
rd
Qtr
SY 20082009
Date Revised:

January 2008
Prepared by:


CLUSTER 3
Approved by:



Alvin R. Caparanga


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15. Committee Members:

Ruth R. Aquino
Elisa G. Eleazar
Aristides R. Mapua
Roberto L. Ngo
Rolly G. Santos
Arturo L. Tapas, Jr.
Lourdes G. Valencia