Description
This module applies the principle of environmental engineering in the analysis and management of environmental pollution
Aims
The aim of this Module is to enable students analyse the distribution and movement of water and contaminants of the physical environment; between air, surface water, groundwater, and to apply engineering principles involved in managing our environmental systems.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Model the dispersion of air pollutants in the atmosphere and predict air quality.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of unit processes for the abatement and control of drinking water pollutants.
3. Carry out an environmental impact assessment.
4. Evaluate design and policy options for the abatement and control of water pollution.
Indicative Content
1 Water Quality
Overview of the principles of air, water and land interaction and surface water quality management: Introduction of water quality and management; Fate of water pollutants in rivers and lakes; Drinking Water Quality standards, UK and EU Directives; Fundamentals of self-purification; Models used as quality predictive tools: Streeter Phelps equation.
2 Water Treatment
Coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection process.
3 Groundwater quality and management
Surface Water and Groundwater Interaction, Stream- Aquifer Interaction. Aquifer management.
4 Air quality and pollution management
Overview on sources of air pollution and monitoring and control of emissions of air pollutants; Dispersion of air pollutants in atmosphere; Air pollution modelling approaches and Indoor air pollution.
5 Environmental impact Assessment (EIA)
EIA procedure. Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Case studies and EIA of developments.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 20 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 30 |
| Practical Activity | 16 |
| Assessment | 55 |
| Independent | 79 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
