Lectures 60 hours; Project work 30 hours; Practicals / Site visits 30 hours; Private study 90 hours
Module Aim:
The aims of this module are: to develop a general appreciation of environmental issues and their vulnerability to engineering development projects; to develop an understanding of basic scientific principles associated with water, wastewater and soil; to develop the skills required to collect and process relevant data; to develop the skills required to write engineering reports; to prepare the student for further study in the area of environmental engineering, where basic principles can be applied in a practical way to protect our environment
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Understand the legal definition of the environment and the legislative framework that influences engineering practice
LO2
Understand the basis for water demand assessment and be able to determine water demand for a proposed development
LO3
Be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of different water sources and be able to undertake a basic desk study to determine source potential
LO4
Understand the basics of water quality testing and potable water treatment.
LO5
Understand how waste is characterised and have a basic understanding of the options for waste management
LO6
Understand the principles of landfill design and operation and be able to manage or participate in the design of a landfill facility
LO7
Understand the principles of environmental risk assessment, related to contaminated land and be able to conduct a desk based risk assessment
LO8
Understand the options for wastewater disposal and the basic processes involved
LO9
Understand the operation of a septic tank, be able to participate in the site assessment for an on-site wastewater disposal system
LO10
Understand the EIS/EIA process and be able to establish the terms and reference for an EIS
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Environmental Legislation and Policy
a) Legal definition of the environment
b) Key environmental legislation
c) Biodiversity and appropriate assessment
d) Sustainability-climate change
e) Environmental Impact Assessment
Water Resource Engineering
a) Overview of possible sources
b) Water demand Assessment
c) Surface and groundwater catchment hydrology
d) Source Protection
Water treatment and distribution
a) Water Quality
b) Introduction to water treatment
c) Water distribution systems
Solid Waste Management and Contaminated Land
a) Overview of waste management options
b) Investigation and remediation of contaminated land
Wastewater Systems
a) Wastewater treatment unit processes
b) Identification and assessment of disposal options
c) Single house wastewater treatment
Sustainable Urban Drainage
SUDs devices
Design and construction of SUDs systems
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Project
20.00%
Practical
10.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
Term 1 Exam
1,2,3,4,10
5.00
n/a
Examination
Term 2 Exam
5,6,7,8,9
5.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
No Description
2,3,4
20.00
n/a
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
No Description
2,3,4,7,8,9,10
10.00
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
No Description
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
60.00
End-of-Semester
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