Semester 2 new courses are same as Biosystems Engineering curriculum .....
Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering, 2nd Edition, 1995,
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Course Outlines - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Curriculum 1. Course description forms for new courses Year 1 – Semester I EE101 Man and Environment 3(3-0)
Semester 1
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of the combination of environment with human and associated problems in forest, water, mineral, food, energy and land resources as well as the role of an individual in conservation of natural resources for sustainable lifestyles. It introduces eco-systems, biodiversity and their conservation through international conventions. Catalogue Description: Introduction to man and environment; environmental problems associated with human; energy & environmental problems; international conventions for environment protection; disaster management & man Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Introduction to man and environment 1. Introduction to the environmental system 2. Activities & behavior of humans 3. Aims of this study II. Environmental problems associated with humans 1. Forest & ecological problems 2. Land resources and mineralogy 3. Water resources 4. Food systems 5. Field visit to a coal powered power plant III. Energy & environmental problems 1. Fossil energy/coal fired power plants 2. Greenhouse gas emissions & climate change 3. Environmental pollution and role of the individual in conservation of the environment 4. Conservation of natural sources for sustainable life styles 5. Eco systems and biodiversity IV. International conventions for environment protection 1. Environmental protection acts 2. Introduction to carbon trading V. Disaster management & man 1. Flood management 1
2. Earthquake 3. Cyclone 4. Landslides VI. Seminars 1. Effect of population on environmental sustainability 2. Impacts on country with man & his behavior 3. Deforestation in Asia; role of people & governments 4. Bio-energy vs. coal power/ nuclear power & hydropower Laboratory session: None Textbooks & Materials: 1. P. William, Principle of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications, 2010, 4th Edition, McGraw & Hill 2. P.R.Trividi, Man & Environment, 2007, Akashdeep Publishing House References: M.L.Narasiah, Man and Environment, 2004, Discovery Publishing Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Presentation/Assignments 30%, Instructor: Prof. C. Visvanathan
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UG 113 Energy for the New Millennium 3(3-0)
Semester 1
Rationale: This course is designed to provide students with understanding of energy resources and their utilization. It covers energy sources such as fossil-based energy, wind, water-based energy and solar energy. The course also covers bioenergy sources and compares all energy types in terms of their environmental hazards such as greenhouse gas emissions. Catalogue Description: Energy resources & utilization; fossil based energy; environmental impacts ; energy conservation; renewable energy technologies; hydro power; other non-fossil fuel options Pre-requisite(s): None Course Outline: I. Introduction 1. Introduction to energy sources 2. History of energy & its transmissions II. Energy resources & utilization 1. Energy resources in the earth 2. Utilization. III. Fossil based energy 1. Chemistry of fossil energy 2. Characteristics of wastes from fossil energy IV. Environmental Impacts 1. Impacts of mining and fuel processing 2. Impacts of coal powered power plants 3. Global warming aspects from fuel utilization 4. Greenhouse gases and its impacts V. Energy Conservation 1. Renewable energy technologies 2. Introductions to “renewable energy” 3. Pros and cons of renewable energy technologies; Environmental scenario VI. Hydro Power 1. Hydro energy harnessing 2. Environmental impacts of hydropower 3. Impacts mitigation options VII. Other Non-fossil Fuel Options 1. Bio-energy 2. Solar energy 3
3. Wind energy 4. Geo-thermal energy Laboratory Session:
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Textbook & Materials: J. Ricketts: Energy and Environmental Visions for the New Millennium, 1998, Fairmont Press. References: P.Hodgson: Energy, the Environment and Climate Change, 2010, Imperial College Press Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments 20%, Group presentation 10% Instructor: Dr. Abdul Salam
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Year 2 – Semester I EE201 Building Services & Management 3(3-0)
Semester 3
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide sufficient knowledge of building services such as water supply, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning and other automated systems. On completion of this course, students will have a thorough knowledge of building maintenance aspects as well as modern building capabilities such as the concepts of intelligent buildings. Catalogue Description: Introductions to building services; Water supply for buildings; sewerage/wastewater systems/services; electrical systems in buildings; air conditioning; fire alarm & firefighting systems; lift & supply of lift services; telephone/ TV and other cabling; CCTV systems; intelligent buildings. Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Introductions to building services 1. Types of buildings 2. Components of buildings 3. Services for buildings II. Water supply for buildings 1. Hot & cool water systems 2. Design aspects of pipe lines and specifications 3. Rainwater harvesting for buildings and cost savings III. Sewerage/wastewater systems/services 1. Wastewater piping, vent pipe systems & design 2. Kitchen waste management & services 3. Sewerage & important facts for maintenance 4. Estimation of flow & simple septic tank designs 5. Wastewater treatment for buildings/disposal to public sewers 6. Storm water piping and designing/maintenance IV. Electrical systems in buildings 1. Cabling and wiring for electrical services 2. Electrical accessories 3. Power connection from public sources 4. Battery backup & emergency systems/inverters 5. Safety/maintenance & preventive measures/first aid for accidents V. Air conditioning 1. Types of air conditioners 5
2. 3. 4. 5.
Split/industrial A/C systems Chiller designs Power savings with A/C Duct system designs/Maintenance and other aspects
VI. Fire alarm & firefighting systems 1. Firefighting systems/smoke alarm systems 2. Regulatory concerns 3. Water sources & piping points for firefighting/access points designs 4. Maintenance & preventive measures VII. Lift & supply of lift services 1. Basic designs of lift walls 2. Supply of lifts and standards for buildings 3. Preventive maintenance VIII. Telephone/ TV and other cabling 1. Telephone cabling 2. TV cabling 3. Other data/satellite cabling systems 4. Maintenance aspects IX. CCTV systems 1. CCTV through Internet 2. Cable CCTV for buildings 3. Types of CCTVs 4. Control of CCTV & remote systems 5. CCTV via internet service providers X. Intelligent buildings 1. Alarm systems for fire/other hazardous 2. Automatic dialing systems for police/fire 3. Recording systems/owner-only recognition systems 4. Introduction to artificial intelligence software 5. Diagnostic and error reporting Laboratory session:
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Textbooks & Materials: G.Rogers: Building Services Handbook, 2012, 4th Edition, Taylor & Francis References: D.Clement: Intelligent Buildings, 2004, Thomas Telford Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments 30% Instructor: Dr. Oleg Shipin 6
EE205 Built Environment & Design Concepts 3(3-0)
Semester 3
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge, aptitudes and skills that will allow them to diagnose aesthetically pleasant and environmentally friendly designs of community systems as well as assess environmental damages caused by different man-made development activities. Catalogue Description: Introduction to built environment; design concepts; environmental design issues; city and regional planning; community system and environment; environmental development; assignment and case studies Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Introduction to built environment 1. Principals of environmental design 2. Evolution of built environment II. Design concepts 1. Social and behavioral science 2. Planning and designing of community environments 3. Human behavior in community environments 4. Planned and natural environments 5. Community needs in the environment III. Environmental design Issues 1. Economic issues 2. Political issues 3. Physical issues 4. Social issues IV. City and regional planning 1. Towns and cities 2. Public areas, streets and parks 3. Privately owned structures V. Community system and environment 1. Quality of community environments 2. Aesthetic elements of community VI. Environmental development 1. Roles of environmental development practitioners 2. Urban, sub-urban and rural communities 3. Developing short and long term plans 4. Interacting with local officials and concerns 7
VII. Assignment and case studies 1. Assignment on aesthetic elements 2. Case study on urban environmental design Laboratory session: None Textbooks & Materials: R. Thomas: Environmental Design: An Introduction for Architects and Engineers, 1996, 1st Edition Spon Press References: S. Pelsmarkers: The Environmental Design Pocket Book, 2012, RIBA Publishing Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final exam 40%, Assignments 30% Instructor: Prof. Ajit P Annachhatre
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Year 2 – Semester II EE207 Environmental Watershed Management 3(3-0)
Semester 4
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts and the components of watershed development and management techniques. Students will be able to use the techniques to resolve environmental issues of watershed management. Catalogue Description: Introduction to watershed management; watershed management practices; integrated watershed management; watershed management techniques; social aspects of watershed management; water conservation and recycling Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Introduction to watershed management 1. Concept of watershed management 2. Environment & watershed concept II. Watershed management practices 1. Watershed management systems in various regions 2. Sustainability aspects of watershed approach III. Integrated watershed management 1. Watershed modeling 2. Modeling using GIS tools/ArcView 3. Numerical modeling IV. Watershed management techniques 1. Watershed management techniques 2. Modern techniques for watershed management 3. Use of a selected modern techniques V. Social aspects of watershed management 1. Management of water quality 2. Storm water & flood management 3. Drought management VI. Water conservation and recycling 1. Water conservation methods 2. Water recycling systems Laboratory Session:
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Textbooks & materials: M.S Rawat: Environmental Geomorphology and Watershed Management , 2011, Concept Publishing. References: R.Naiman: Watershed Management, 1992, Springer-Verlag Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments 30% Instructor: Dr. Thammarat Koottatep
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EE206 Environmental Law 3(3-0)
Semester 4
Rationale: This course provides students with an overview of international environmental law. The course pays particular attention to the international legal responses to global and regional environmental and resource management issues. After discussion of basic principles, specific issues related to water and air pollution will be addressed. Catalogue Description: Introduction to environmental law; regulations and development; environmental acts; implementation and enforcement of acts; water pollution control regulations; air quality control regulations; environmental enforcement Pre-requisite(s):
None
Course outline: I. Introduction to environmental law 1. Principles of environmental law 2. Environmentalism/environmental justice 3. Development and history of environmental law 4. Development of standards and policies and acts II. Regulations and development 1. Economics & environment: ecological perspectives 2. Public and private nuisance 3. Regulatory legislation 4. Alternatives to regulation 5. Regulatory process 6. Risk assessment & risk regulation III. Environmental acts 1. Factory acts 2. Hazardous substances acts 3. Public health acts 4. Implementation and enforcement of acts 5. International laws and regulations 6. Asian laws IV. Water pollution control regulations 1. Statutory authorities 2. Scope of authorities 3. Regulations from point sources 4. Effluent limitations 5. Water quality controls 6. Wet land protection V. Air Quality control regulations 11
1. The air pollution problem 2. Clean air acts (case studies from Europe, USA & Asia) 3. Mobile source controls VI. Environmental enforcement 1. Environmental enforcement 2. Criminal enforcement 3. Citizen suits 4. Global climate change Laboratory Session:
None
Textbooks & materials: S. Bell:, Environmental Law, 6th Edition 2006, Oxford University Press References: 1. W.David: Environmental Law, 2nd Edition, 2009, OUP Oxford 2. B. Patricia: International Law and the Environment, 2nd Edition, 2001, OUP Oxford Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments 20%, Presentation 10% Instructor: Prof. N. T Kim Oanh
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UG208 Organizational Behavior 3(3-0)
Semester 4
Rationale: The course introduces the fundamentals of modern management and organization behavior and the organization process of management including planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The course content also includes important aspects of organizational behavior such as leadership, motivation, communication, managing groups, team building, managing changes and organizational culture. Catalogue Description: Foundations of organizational behavior; organizations and individuals; stress management; groups in organizations; leadership; power, politics and justice; conflict and resolution; processes in organizations Pre-requisite(s): None Course Outline: I. Foundations of organizational behavior 1. Introduction to organizational behavior 2. The dynamic environment II. Organizations and individuals 1. Behavior of individuals 2. Motivation of individuals 3. Individual performance 4. Rewarding individual performance III. Stress management 1. Why stresses 2. Physiological facts of individuals 3. How we can manage stress 4. Problems solving and decision making IV. Groups in organizations 1. Group behavior 2. Interpersonal behavior 3. Organizations and teams V. Leadership 1. Introduction to leadership 2. Modern perspective of leadership 3. Leadership qualities VI. Power, politics and justice 1. Influence in organizations 2. Power in organizations 3. Politics and political behavior 4. Organizational justice 13
VII. Conflict and resolution 1. The nature of conflict in organizations 2. Reactions to conflict 3. Managing conflict 4. Negotiations in organizations VIII. Processes in organizations 1. Structure in organizations 2. Design 3. Culture aspects of organizations 4. Creating the organization culture 5. Development & change Laboratory Session:
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Textbooks & materials: Ricky W. Griffin and Gregory Moorhead: Organizational Behavior: Managing People & Organizations, 2011, 10th Edition, Cengage Learning, References: P. Hersey: Management of Organizational Behavior, 1996, Prentice Hall Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments 30% Instructor: Dr. Sununta Siengthai
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Year 3 – Semester I E302 Water Supply Engineering 3(3-0)
Semester 5
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide understanding of various components of water supply engineering. Topics such as water purification, designing aspects of transmission to communities, water quality criteria and rainwater harvesting are covered. Catalogue Description: Introduction to water supply engineering, water reservoirs & aquifers, quality of water supplies, water treatment/purification, water distribution systems, rainwater harvesting systems & concept Pre-requisite(s): None Course Outline: I. Introduction to water supply engineering 1. World water resources/quantity and water map 2. Water sources and quality aspects II. Water reservoirs & aquifers 1. Quantity calculation of reservoirs 2. Water wells & aquifers III. Quality of water supplies 1. Standards of water quality and drinking water quality 2. World water quality aspects and regional demands. IV. Water treatment/purification 1. Introduction to water treatment 2. Typical water treatment systems for River and reservoir water 3. Advanced water treatment systems 4. Design of basic components of a water treatment plant: mixing and flocculation sedimentation, rapid sand filtration, chlorination and alternative disinfection. V. Water distribution systems 1. Piping networks 2. Criteria for piping networks 3. Designing of piping network system for small community 4. Introduction to WATERCAD software. VI. Rainwater harvesting systems & concept 1. Introduction to rainwater harvesting systems (Why rainwater harvesting?) 2. World data & examples of rainwater harvesting 3. Calculations for selecting tank sizes, design aspect 15
Laboratory sessions: 1. Introduction to WATERCAD 2. Designing of pipe networks 3. Steady states of distribution networks 4. Water quality analysis 5. Fire flow analysis Textbooks & Materials: A.C.Twort: Twort’s Water Supply, 6th Edition, 2009, Butterworth-Heinemann. References: 1. C. Binnie: Basic Water Treatment, 4th Edition 2009, IWA Publishing. 2. Dragan A. Savic and John K. Banyard: Water Distribution Systems, 2011, ICE Publishing. Grading: Mid-semester -30%; Finals-40%; Assignments & Attendance -0% Instructor: Prof. C. Visvanathan
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EE 304 Environmental Engineering Chemistry & Laboratory 3(2-1)
Semester 5
Rationale: This course introduces students to basic chemical parameters such as BOD, COD, nitrogen, heavy metals, and alkalinity, which are essential for evaluating environmental health. The course also covers the main causes of pollution and the processes of environmental contamination from industrial activities. The practical component of the module will equip the students with skills of qualitative and quantitative assessment and evaluation of environmental parameters. Catalogue Description: Introduction to environmental chemistry; physical and chemical properties of pollutants; sampling and preservation methods, water chemistry and water pollution; metals, soil & sediments and water pollution. Pre-requisites: UG109 Course Outline: I. Introduction to environmental chemistry 1. Fundamentals of environmental chemistry 2. Analytical techniques used in environmental chemistry II. Physical & chemical properties of pollutants 1. Water, wastewaters, solid wastes, hazardous wastes, SS,COD, BOD, DO 2. Methane, H2S,SOx, NOx,CO, CO2 III. Sampling and preservation methods 1. Sampling of water/wastewater samples 2. Sampling of solid materials 3. Air/gases IV. Water chemistry and water pollution 1. Chemistry of natural waters 2. Microbiological aspects of water quality 3. Pollution and purification of water V. Metals, soils & sediments and waste disposal 1. Introduction to metals, heavy metals and sediments 2. Toxic organic compounds 3. Waste disposal & chemistry of leaching Laboratory Sessions: 1. Turbidity, color and pH determination 2. Solid determination (SS,TDS, DS) 3. CO, CO2, CH4, N2 determination 4. Standard solutions, molar solutions and neutralization of solutions 5. Soil sampling, leaching of heavy metals using TCLP and preservation 17
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Testing for heavy metals using atomic adsorption/ ICP for selected heavy metals
Textbook & Materials: 1. Colin Baird and Michael Cann. Environmental Chemistry. 4th edition (2008) 2. Gary W. VanLoon, Stephen Environmental Chemistry, 3rd Edition (2010), Oxford Press 3. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 20th Edition APHA, Washington, DC. References: 1. B. J. Finlayson-Pitts and James N. Pitts, Jr., Chemistry of the Upper and Lower Atmosphere, 1999, Academic Press. 2. J.H. Seinfeld and S. Pandis, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air pollution to Climate Change, 2nd Edition, 2006, Wiley Grading System: Mid-semester 30%; Final exam 40%: Course work (Laboratory) /Presentations 30% Instructor: Dr. Oleg Shipin
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EE 305 Eco Design Concepts 3(3-0)
Semester 5
Rationale: This course enhances awareness of students of product development considering environmental and resource constrains. The course also covers recycling technologies and life cycle assessment and discusses on how to design eco-friendly products. Catalogue Description: Introduction to eco-design; product life cycle assessment; product recycling technologies; embedding eco-design in product developments; case studies Pre-requisite(s): None Course Outline: I. Introduction to eco-design 1. Introduction to eco-design 2. Eco-design fundamentals II. Product life cycle assessment 1. Eco-alternatives in product life cycle 2. Material production/use of raw materials 3. Product manufacture, transport, product use and product’s end of life 4. Life cycle assessment 5. Environmental assessment tools III. Product recycling technologies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Introduction to recycling Recycling technologies and equipment Recycling different materials and products Product designing for recycling Recycling management
IV. Embedding eco-design in product developments 1. Modeling the life cycle of a product 2. Evaluating with MET matrix, energy values and eco-designs tools, such as GaBi/SimaPro 3. Selection of human resources 4. Mandatory requirements of EU eco-labeling systems 5. Finding improvement strategies 6. Integrating eco-design in the product development process V. Case studies 1. Eco-product management/LCA example Laboratory session: None 19
Textbook & Materials: 1. Fuad-Luke, The Eco Design Handbook: A Complete Sourcebook for the Home and Office, 3rd Edition, 2009, Thames & Hudson. 2. A.Mary, Life Cycle Assessment Handbook: A Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Products 1st Edition, 2012, Wiley-Scrivener. References: 1. J.B. Guinee, Handbook on Life Cycle Assessment: Operational Guide to the ISO Standards (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science), 2002, Springer Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments 30% Instructor: Dr. Thammarat Koottatep
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EE 307 Industrial Processes and Environmental Pollution 3(3-0)
Semester 5
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the concepts and terminologies of pollution prevention and waste minimization, life cycle impacts, and industrial management strategies, which are essential for understanding cleaner production concepts in industrial processes. Catalogue Description: Introduction to industrial processes & pollution; waste minimization concepts; life cycle impacts; management strategies; economic perspective of clean products; barriers to clean technologies; case studies ; Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Introduction to industrial processes & pollution 1. Industrial processes 2. Pollution sources from industry 3. Impact on environment II. Waste minimization concepts 1. Introduction to cleaner technologies 2. Tools for assessing problems and waste generating points 3. Root cause concepts - 5W1H concept 4. Introduction to 5S concepts/lean concept 5. Waste reduction, recycling and optimum usage of raw materials 6. Methods to design efficient products III. Life cycle impacts 1. Life cycle concept 2. Introduction to production flow charts 3. Process flow charts of example industrial processes 4. Input and output analysis 5. Production process modification needs 6. Assignment – flow chart (Compare two flow charts for same product) IV. Management strategies 1. Cleaner technology in industry 2. Human resource training/skill development/CDP 3. Worker reward systems for savings/new concept development 4. Other industrial strategies including preventive measures 5. Just in time method/Kaizen concepts V. Economic perspective of clean products 1. Benefits of clean products 2. Direct profits, indirect profits to the environment 3. Economic gain to the industry/ cost benefit analysis 21
4. Quality control, risk minimization of product usage and benefits/introduction to six-sigma (example using airline industry/hospitals) VI. Barriers to clean technologies 1. Practical aspects of using clean technologies 2. Cost of implementation of new concepts 3. Need for personnel training 4. Government intervention and resource personnel/ policies and how the buyer can influence to enhance product quality VII. Case studies 1. For textile industry 2. For electroplating industry 3. For pulp and paper industry 4. For petroleum refining industry Laboratory Session:
None
Textbooks & Materials: H.Freeman, Industrial Pollution Prevention Handbook, 1st Edition, 1994, McGraw-Hill References: Christie & Legard, Cleaner Production in Industry: Integrating Business Goals and Environmental Management 1995, Policy Studies Institute Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments 30% Instructor: Prof. C. Visvanathan
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Year 3 – Semester II EE308 Wastewater Engineering 3(3-0)
Semester 6
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of wastewater engineering aspects and the treatment plant designs. At the completion of the course, students will have a thorough knowledge of design concepts, operation, and maintenance of sewerage systems as well as piping networks. Catalogue Description: Introduction to wastewater engineering; wastewater treatment methods; designing aspects of wastewater systems; industrial wastewater treatment & pollution control; advanced wastewater treatment Pre-requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction to wastewater engineering 1. Wastewater characteristics 2. Wastewater flow rates and measurement; 3. Wastewater treatment objectives and effluent standards II. Wastewater treatment methods 1. Physical treatment methods 2. Chemical treatment 3. Biological treatment, sludge treatment and disposal methods 4. Field trip to a wastewater treatment plant III. Designing aspects of wastewater systems 1. Design of pumping stations 2. Pump selection 3. Combined and separated sewer systems 4. Design aspects of physical treatment systems 5. Design of chemical treatment systems/biological treatment 6. Sludge disposal systems IV. Industrial wastewater treatment & pollution control 1. Major industries and production processes –introduction 2. Wastewater qualities/characteristics of such discussed industries 3. Methods of wastewater minimization 4. Green/cleaner production concepts 5. Treatment technologies 6. Rules, regulations and laws for wastewater production/disposal V. Advanced wastewater treatment 1. Principles of advanced wastewater treatment 2. Removal of nitrogen and phosphorus 23
3. Removal of toxic compounds 4. Natural treatment systems 5. Membrane/ RO technologies Laboratory session: None Textbook & Materials: Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., George Tchobanoglous, Franklin Burton, and H. David Stensel: Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and Reuse, 5th Edition, 2004, McGraw & Hill References: R.Frank, Handbook of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, 2nd Ed, (2008) ,CRC Press Grading: Mid-semester: 30%, Final 40%, Presentations: 10%, Assignments & Field trip: 20% Instructor: Prof. Ajit P Annachhatre
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EE309 Project Planning and Management 3(3-0)
Semester 6
Rationale: This course addresses the basic nature of managing general projects. The course uses the project life cycle as the organizational standard. Contents cover the whole process of project management including project initiation, project planning, project implementation, project termination and the characteristics of project and project management. Catalogue Description: Introduction to project management & planning; chartering projects; stakeholder analysis & communications planning; scheduling projects; resourcing projects; project risk management; reviewing the project lifecycle; triple bottom line sustainability; seminars Pre-requisite(s): None Course Outline: I. Introduction to project management & planning 1. Organizational capability 2. Leading and managing project teams 3. Selecting of project teams 4. Leadership needs/manager needs 5. Project selection and prioritization II. Chartering projects 1. Principless of chartering 2. Chartering of projects III. Stakeholder analysis & communications planning 1. Scope planning 2. Deciding communication channels 3. Responsibilities of stakeholders IV. Scheduling projects 1. Project planning concerns 2. Project planning software introduction (Primavera/MS project) 3. Selecting time frames 4. Methods/key points of project scheduling V. Resourcing projects 1. Manpower, machinery & equipment 2. Financial resourcing 3. Sub-contract monitoring 4. Budgeting projects, budget forecasting & S-curve 5. Other methods as financial tools for cash flow VI. Project risk management 25
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Project quality and kick-off Risks of projects Project supply chain management Determining project progress and results Finishing the project and realizing the benefits
V. Reviewing the project lifecycle 1. Large scale & iconic projects 2. Public sector projects 3. Events as projects VI. Triple bottom line sustainability 1. Sustainability of projects 2. Community consultation & engagement VII. Seminars 1. Speaker from industry 2. Speaker from manufacturing sector 3. Speaker from special project/such as foreign-aided project Laboratory session:
None
Textbook & Materials: 1. K. Harold, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 2009, 9th Edition, Wiley References: 1. K.Tom, The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right, 2010, 2nd Edition, Amacom 2. R.Jack, Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 7th Edition, Wiley Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments + Presentation 30% Instructor: Prof. N. T Kim Oanh
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EE310 Sustainable Waste Recycling Processes 3(3-0)
Semester 6
Rationale: Increased population and usage of energy have resulted in enormous waste generation and resource depletion. Sustainable waste recycling processes should be implemented at a wider scale to promote sustainable development for the region and worldwide. This course covers the rationale and principles of waste reduction and recycling, technologies and management criteria, and uses of the reclaimed products and health impacts. Catalog Description: Objective of sustainable waste recycling; world resources usage; climate change and global warming; Natural processes of waste recycling; algae and fish production; aquatic weeds and their utilization; land treatment of wastewater and sludge; conventional processes of waste recycling; application and utilization of reclaimed products; and research and development needs. Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Objective of sustainable waste recycling 1. Overview of waste recycling technology and public acceptance 2. Needs for pollution control and energy conservation II. World resources usage 1. Crude oil and gas, phosphate and other minerals 2. Future trend and potential impacts III. Climate change and global warming 1. Greenhouse gas production and accumulation 2. Global warming trends and impacts IV. Natural processes of waste recycling 1. Types of waste stabilization ponds 2. Design criteria 3. Reuse of treated effluent V. Algae and fish production 1. Photosynthesis in waste treatment 2. Algae production and harvesting techniques 3. Biological food chain in waste-fed fish ponds 4. Design criteria for pollution loads and fish harvesting 5. Reuse of waste-grown algae and fish VI. Aquatic weeds and their utilization 1. Functions of floating, submerged and emergent plants 2. Removal mechanisms operative in aquatic plant systems 3. Design criteria for pollution control and plant harvesting 4. Constructed wetlands treatment and design 27
VII. Land treatment of wastewater and sludge 1. Slow rate, rapid infiltration, and overland flow land-disposal systems 2. Soil treatment mechanisms 3. Groundwater recharge 4. Design criteria for hydraulic and nitrogen application VIII. Conventional processes of waste recycling 1. Biogas and biomass production 2. Ethanol, methanol and biodiesel production IX. Application and utilization of reclaimed products 1. Environmental and social impact 2. Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) 3. Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA) X. Research and development needs 1. Case studies Laboratory Sessions: None Textbook & Materials: 1. C. Polprasert; Organic Waste Recycling: Technology and Management, 3rd Edition, 2007, IWA Publishing, London. References: 1. Metcalf and Eddy Inc.; Wastewater Engineering - Treatment, Disposal and Reuse , 4th Edition, 2003, McGraw-Hill , New York. 2. Lecture notes and handouts 3. Journals: Bioresource Technology, Waste Management and Research, Water Research Grading System: Mid-semester- 30%; Final Exam 50%; Assignments 20% Open-book examination is used for both mid-term and final exams. Instructor: Prof. Chongrak Polprasert
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EE311 Biological Unit Processes 3(3-0)
Semester: 6
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of various treatment units of water and wastewater treatment systems for contaminant removal. These units depend on physical, chemical and biological reactions. Understanding of these fundamental concepts is essential for water and wastewater treatment design, operation and control. Catalog description: Chemical and biological concepts in water and wastewater treatment; mass balance, flow models, and reactors; water/wastewater quantities and quality; water and wastewater treatment plants; principles of activated sludge; operational control parameters; other processes; and disinfection. Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I.
Chemical concepts in water and wastewater treatment 1. Inorganic chemistry 2. Physical chemistry 3. Organic chemistry 4. Priority pollutants
II. Biological concepts in water and wastewater treatment 1. Bacteria and other microorganisms 2. Pathogen and waterborne diseases 3. Biochemical kinetics, growth kinetics and temperature effects III. Mass balances, flow models, and reactors 1. Mass balances 2. Flow models 3. Reactors IV. Water and wastewater quantities and quality 1. Water quantities and quality 2. Wastewater quantities and quality 3. Measurement of waste organic materials 4. Effluent requirements V. Water and wastewater treatment plants 1. Preliminary unit operations and processes 2. Coagulation and flocculation 3. Sedimentation 4. Filtration 5. Nitrogen and phosphorous removal 6. Adsorption 7. Ion exchange 29
8. Membrane processes VI. Principles of activated sludge 1. Microorganism and biochemical kinetics 2. Control parameters 3. Plug-flow, dispersed plug-flow, and complete-mixed reactors 4. Biochemical equations and relationships VII. Operational control parameters 1. Sludge production 2. Oxygen requirements 3. Nitrogen and phosphorous removal 4. Activated sludge coefficients 5. Operational problems 6. Oxygen transfer and mixing VIII. Other treatment processes 1. Tricking filters and rotary biological contactors 2. Stabilization ponds and aerated lagoons 3. Anaerobic and aerobic digestion 4. Solids handling IX. Disinfection 1. Chlorination 2. Ozonation 3. UV irradiation Laboratory Sessions: None Textbook & Materials: T.D. Reynolds and P.A. Richards; Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering, 2nd Edition, 1995, PWS Publishing, Washington. References: Journals: Water Research, Environmental Technology, Bioresource Technology Grading System: Mid-semester 30%; Final Exam 40%; Assignments 30% Instructor: Prof. Chongrak Polprasert
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Year 4 – Semester I EE402 Solid Waste Engineering 3(3-0)
Semester 7
Rationale: The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the concepts of solid waste management and field practices. Methodologies for effective solid waste management as well as disposal, recovery and minimization of solid wastes are introduced in this course. Catalogue Description: Introduction to solid waste engineering; solid waste disposal & management; site selection methodologies; principles of decomposition in landfills; land fill designs Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Introduction to solid waste engineering 1. Characteristics of municipal solid waste 2. Solid waste generation & handling methods II. Solid waste disposal & management 1. Conventional disposal practices 2. Transportation of solid waste 3. Processing and transformation of solid waste III. Site selection methodologies 1. Essential criteria for site selection 2. Policies of governing body/government 3. Assessing the suitability of operating disposal sites in the selected area 4. Field visit IV. Principles of decomposition in landfills 1. Mass balance computational procedure in landfill assessment 2. Hydrogeology principles 3. Water balance modeling for a landfill V. Land fill designs 1. Sanitary land fills 2. Landfill cover design 3. Barrier layer design 4. Leachate collection system design 5. Leachate treatment 6. Natural attenuation site design 7. Landfill gas collection system design Laboratory Sessions:
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Textbooks & Materials: William A.W, Solid Waste Engineering, 2nd Edition, 2012, Cengage References: 1. S. Anand, Solid Waste Management, 2010, Mittal Publications 2. F. Krieth, Handbook of Solid Waste Management, 2nd Edition, 2002, McGraw-Hill Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments & Presentations; 30% Instructor: Prof. C. Visvanathan
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EE403 Air Pollution Engineering 3(3-0)
Semester 7
Rationale: The objective of this course is to provide a quantitative understanding of air pollution. The course covers the fundamental principles of emissions, transformation, transport, and fate of atmospheric pollutants. Topics include global climate change, ozone chemistry, air pollution modeling, particle dynamics, and air quality management. Catalogue Description: Introduction to air pollution engineering; air pollutants; transportation of air pollutants; regulations & policies on air quality; global climate change; air pollution control systems; noise and vibration control Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Introduction to air pollution engineering 1. Air pollution engineering & key facts II. Air pollutants 1. Types & sources of pollutants 2. Characteristics of air pollutants 3. Health hazardous & environmental impacts 4. Air quality field measurements III. Transportation of air pollutants 1. Meteorological transportation 2. Principals of particulate and gaseous pollutant control 3. Sampling methods & analysis IV. Regulations and policies on air quality 1. Air quality standards 2. Policies and industrial standards 3. Environmental laws for air quality V. Global climate change 1. Air pollution & climate change 2. Greenhouse gases and effects 3. Ozone chemistry VI. Air Pollution control systems 1. Fundamentals of air pollution control 2. Conventional control systems 3. Design of control systems/units for gases and particulate matters 4. Ventilation system designs 5. Operation and maintenance of pollution control systems 33
VII. Noise and vibration control 1. Introduction to noise and vibration 2. Principles of sound waves 3. Impact of noise and vibration on human health and the environment 4. Laws and regulations 5. Measurement methods and its calculations/ vibration and noise control 6. Use of acoustic materials and barriers Laboratory Sessions: None Textbooks & Materials: 1. N. Nevers, Air Pollution Control Engineering, 2nd Ed, 2000, McGraw Hill References: 1. R. Rao, Air Pollution, 2007, Tata McGraw-Hill 2. K.Wark, Air Pollution: Its Origin & Control, 3rd Edition Prentice Hall Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments & presentation 30% Instructor: Prof. N. T Kim Oanh
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EE404 Environmental Impact Assessment 3(3-0)
Semester 7
Rationale: This course examines principles, procedures, methods, and applications of environmental impact assessment. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of how environmental impact assessment is conducted and used as a valuable tool in the engineering project management decision-making process. Catalogue Description: Introduction to EIA; environmental monitoring systems; economic aspects of environmental control; environmental impact assessment ; qualitative & quantitative assessments; application of traditional and other techniques; case studies Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I.
Introduction to EIA 1. Concept of the environmental system 2. Management needs of environment, issues and priorities
II. Environmental monitoring systems 1. Criteria for monitoring 2. Environmental standards and indices 3. Information systems (Computer databases/statistical data) 4. ISO and other international/country standards III. Economic aspects of environmental control 1. Benefits of environmental control 2. Pollution prevention & assessment for environment 3. Case studies IV. Environmental Impact Assessment 1. Concept of EIA 2. Approaches for identifying, measuring, predicting, and mitigating environmental impacts 3. Impact assessment methodology & its components 4. Selection of scientific, engineering, and socioeconomic factors in environmental impact assessment V. Qualitativeand quantitative assessment 1. Identification of quantitative and qualitative environmental evaluation criteria 5. Assessment of physical and ecological resources 6. Human use and quality of life values 7. Sociological values VI. Assessing impact of predicted changes in environmental quality 1. Modeling techniques employed in environmental impact assessment 2. Methodologies for incorporating environmental impact assessment into management decision making 35
VII. Case Studies 1. Identifying several types of engineering projects for EIA, as discussed above 2. Review and critical analysis of environmental impact statements 3. Use of mathematical models for environmental prediction Laboratory Session:
None
Textbook & Materials: R. K. Morgan, Environmental Impact Assessment: A Methodological Approach, 3rd Edition 2002, Kluwer Academic Publishers References: S. Charles, Environmental Impact Assessment, 2011, CRC Press Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final exam 40%; Assessments 30% Instructor: Dr. Oleg Shipin
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Year 4 – Semester II EE405 Engineering Ethics and Field Practices 3(3-0)
Semester: 8
Rationale: The aim of this course is to enhance the knowledge and ability of engineers to confront the urgent moral questions raised by technical activity, to empower individuals to reason more effectively concerning moral questions relating professional engineering, and to strengthen moral autonomy in the career. Catalog description: Moral reasoning; engineering as social experimentation; the engineer’s concerns for safety; professional responsibility and employer authority; global issues and field practices. Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I.
Introduction 1. What is engineering ethics? 2. Aims in studying engineering ethics
II. Moral reasoning 1. What is morality? 2. Theories about morality 3. Ethical theory and safety obligations 4. Responsibility and virtue ethics III. Engineering as social experimentation 1. Engineering as experimentation 2. Engineering as responsible experimenters 3. The challenger case 4. Codes of Ethics IV. The engineer’s concerns for safety 1. Safety and risk 2. Assessment of safety and risk 3. Risk-benefit analyses and inducements to reduce risk 4. Three mile island and Chernobyl: The need for safe exits V. Professional responsibility and employer authority 1. Professionalism and employers’ authority 2. Conflicts of interest 3. Confidentiality 4. Rights and responsibility of engineers VI. Global issues and case studies 1. Multinational corporations 37
2. Environmental ethics 3. Case studies: 1) water supply authority, 2) solid waste or hazardous waste disposal unit, 3) wastewater treatment plant, and 4) air pollution management case Laboratory Sessions: None Textbook & Materials: M.W. Martin and R. Schinzinger, Ethics in Engineering, 2nd Edition, 1989, McGraw-Hill Inc. References: D.G. Johnson, Ethical Issues in Engineering, 1991, Prentice-Hall Inc. Grading System: Mid-semester 30%; Final Exam 30%; Assignments 40% Open-book examination is used for both mid-term and final exams. Instructor: Prof. Ajit P Annachhatre
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EE406 Sustainable Water Resources for Human Consumption 3(3-0)
Semester 8
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the assessment and prediction of surface and groundwater, water quantity and quality, and the evaluation of their availability. At the completion of the course, students will have knowledge of how water resources can be managed beneficially to satisfy community needs. Catalogue Description: Introduction to Integrated Water Resources Management; surface and ground water; planning of water demand for a society; monitoring of water resources; management of water resources; efficient use of technical means; regulating water demand; case studies Pre-requisite(s): None Course outline: I. Introduction to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) 1. Principles of IWRM 2. The concept of IWRM II. Surface and ground water 1. Assessment of surface water sources 2. Assessment of ground water sources 3. Quantity of water by sources 4. Water quality III. Planning of water demand for a society 1. Planning methods 2. Evaluating society water demands & quality IV. Monitoring of water resources 1. Compilation of water balances 2. Rational use of water resources 3. Maintenance of equilibrium 4. Protection against depletion and pollution V. Management of water resources 1. Planning of water resource systems 2. Management modeling 3. Prediction systems & real time operation of water resource systems VI. Efficient use of technical means 1. Reservoir systems 2. Treatment plants 3. Administrative measures 4. Economical rules and legal measures 39
5. Multiple uses of water V. Regulating water demand 1. Regulatory concerns 2. Policies 3. Community awareness programs VI. Case studies 1. Case study on community water management system Laboratory Session: None Textbook & Materials: R. Lenton Integrated Water Resource Management in Practice: Better Water Management for Development,, 2009, Earthscan. References: G.Gooch, Integrating Water Resources Management, 2010, IWA Publishing Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final 40%, Assignments 30% Instructor: Dr. Thammarat Koottatep
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EE407 Hazardous Waste Treatment 3(3-0)
Semester 8
Rationale: The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of hazardous wastes, their handing and management in an environmentally friendly way. The course empowers students with hazardous waste administrative aspects as well as betterment in storage and disposal. Catalogue Description: Introduction to hazardous waste; testing for hazardous wastes; collection; storage and disposal; hazardous waste reduction methods; hazardous waste engineering; legal, political and administrative considerations. Pre-requisite(s): None Course Outline: I. Introduction to hazardous waste 1. Definition and principles of hazardous wastes 2. International regulations for hazardous wastes 3. Sources & management options II. Testing for hazardous wastes 1. Toxicity characteristics leaching procedure (TCLP) 2. Other USEPA methodologies to test hazardous wastes III. Collection, storage and disposal 1. Generators of hazardous wastes 2. Hazardous waste collection systems 3. Storage of hazardous wastes 4. Disposal methods & systems IV. Hazardous waste reduction methods 1. Need for waste reduction 2. Resource recovery methods 3. Incineration methods 4. Land disposal options 5. Field visits V. Hazardous waste management & hydrology 1. Site selection methodologies 2. Principles of decomposition in landfills 3. Mass balance computational procedure in landfill assessment 4. Hydrogeology principles. 5. Water balance modeling for landfills VI Landfill design aspects 1. Landfill cover design 2. Barrier layer design 41
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Leachate collection system design Leachate treatment Natural attenuation site design Landfill gas collection system design.
VII Legal, Political and Administrative Considerations 1. Legal aspects of hazardous waste in Asia 2. Political scenario of hazardous waste treatment 3. Administrative consideration. Laboratory Session:
None
Textbooks & Materials: 1. H.M. Freeman, Standard Handbook on Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, 1998, McGraw-Hill 2. D.Michael, Hazardous Waste Management, McGraw-Hill, 2001 References: 1. H. Freeman, Hazardous Waste Minimization, 1990, McGraw-Hill Grading System: Mid-semester 30%, Final exam 40%; Assignments/presentations 30%
Instructor: Prof. Ajit P Annachhatre
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EE408 Coastal Zone Management 3(3-0)
Semester 8
Rationale: Coastal environmental management includes the management of coastal zones which have multiple but usually conflicting uses. This course introduces the fundamentals of coastal zone management and the integrated approach to coastal management which involves various sectors, disciplines, issues and stakeholders. The course provides lectures and cases studies from which students can learn. Catalog Description: Coastal pressures and coastal management issues; the need for integrated coastal management; dimensions of integrated coastal management; functions and activities of integrated coastal management; guiding principles of integrated coastal management; coastal management framework. Pre-requisite: none Course Outline: I.
Introduction/definitions 1. Definition of coastal zone 2. Types of coastal landforms 3. Coastal ecosystems 4. Coastal forces and processes 5. Coastal organisms
II.
Coastal pressures and critical management issues 1. Land use patterns and human alterations of the coastal zone 2. Patterns of ownership and control 3. Critical coastal management issues
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The need for integrated coastal management 1. Ecological effects 2. Multiple-use conflicts 3. Models of coastal and ocean uses 4. Interactions among coastal and ocean uses and their environment 5. Goals of integrated coastal management
IV.
Dimensions of integrated coastal management 1. Intersectoral 2. Interdisciplinary 3. Spatial 4. Administrative 5. International 6. Social 7. Temporal
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Functions and activities of integrated coastal management 43
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Area planning Promotion of economic development Stewardship of resources Conflict resolution Protection of public safety Proprietorship of public submerged lands and waters
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Guiding principles of integrated coastal management 1. Principles related to environment and development 2. Principles specifically related to the special character of coasts and oceans
VII.
Coastal management framework 1. Role of national and local governments 2. Stakeholders in coastal management
Laboratory Sessions: None Textbook: Lecture notes + selected chapters from the following references References Books: 1. Beatley T., Brower D.J., and Schwab, A.K. 2002. An Introduction to Coastal Zone Management (second edition). Island Press, Washington, USA. 2. Kay, R. and Alder, J. 2005. Coastal Planning and Management, SPON Press, London and New York. 3. Cicin-Sain, B. and Knecht, R. W. 1998. Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Island Press, Washington DC. 4. Clark, J. R. 1992. Integrated Management of Coastal Zones, FAO Fisheries Technical Paper No. 327, FAO, Rome. Journals and Magazines: 1. Ocean and Coastal Management 2. Marine Policy Grading System: The final grade will be computed from the following constituent parts: Mid-semester exam (30%), final exam (40%) and assignment (30%). Closed book examinations are usually given both in the Mid-semester and final exams. Instructor: Dr. Wenresti G. Gallardo
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