2017/18
30030 - Environmental engineering
110 - Escuela de Ingeniería y Arquitectura
436 - Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology
Compulsory
5.2. Learning tasks
Activities
On-site activities: 2.4 ECTS, 60 hours
- Classroom based sessions (TP1): 30 hours, 2 per week. Sessions with theoretical and practical contents. The units are presented encouraging class participation, reflexive and proactive attitudes.
- Problem solving and case studies (TP2): 15 hours, 1 per week. A case study will be defined encompassing a global strategy for the pollution control in an industrial process. Additionally, exercises and case studies will be done in order to complement theoretical sessions. The student should work on the preparation of these case studies previously, and participate in class.
- Laboratory and simulation sessions (TP3): 10 hours divided in 5 sessions of 2 hours each. The student will develop practical skills related to pollution control processes, either based on simulation software or in laboratory work. The student should read the instructions for each sessions previously and be able to hand in the required report at the end of each session.
- Evaluation (TP8): 5 hours. Besides obtaining a mark, evaluation is one of steps of the learning process, where the students can check their degree of understanding of the presented concepts and their acquirement of the required competencies.
- If possible, some visits to environmental facilities will be planned during the semester. These visits are voluntary for the students. Attendance will account for approximately 5 hours of on-site activities.
Non on-site activities: 3.6 ECTS, 90 horas.
Study (TP7): 90 hours. Includes study and problem solving. Continuous work by the student will be encouraged. Tutorials are also included in this section
5.3. Syllabus
Program
Module 1. Introduction. Environmental issues. Basics of prevention and control of pollution.
Module 2. Water pollution
Unit 1 Water cycle.
Unit 2 Types of water pollutants.
Unit 3 Physical processes/operations in water treatment.
Unit 4 Biological processes/operations in water treatment.
Unit 5 Chemical processes/operations in water treatment.
Unit 6 Water treatment facilities.
Module 3. Air pollution
Unit 1 The atmosphere and its pollution problems.
Unit 2 Types of air pollutants: Primary pollutants
Unit 3 Pollutant measurements
Unit 4 Types of air pollutants: Secondary pollutants
Unit 5 Particle collection systems.
Unit 6 Pollutant control systems.
Module 4. Residues
Unit 1 Introduction.
Unit 2 Residues management and control
Unit 3 Recycling.
Unit 4 Biological treatments for residues.
Unit 5 Thermal treatment for residues.
Unit 6 Landfills.
Module 5. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management systems (EMS): basic aspects.
Laboratory sessions
Lab session 1: Industrial wastewater treatment by physical/chemical processes.
Lab session 2: Use of software tools for the simulation and design of wastewater treatment facilities.
Lab session 3: Use of software tools for the simulation and design of gas pollution control facilities.
Lab session 4: Stabilization of residues containing dangerous substances.
Lab session 5: Use of software tools for the management of residues containing dangerous substances.
5.4. Course planning and calendar
Classroom based sessions (TP1). 30 hours total (2 per week)
Problem solving and case studies (TP2). 15 hours total (1 per week)
Laboratory and computer sessions (TP3). 10 hours total (5 sessions, 2 hours each)
Evaluation (TP8): 5 hours total.
Home study (TP7): 90 hours estimated.
Calendario de sesiones presenciales y presentación de trabajos
Week
|
TP1
|
TP2
|
TP3
|
TP7
|
TP8
|
Total per week
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
5
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
|
3
|
|
6
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
|
4
|
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
|
10
|
5
|
2
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
8
|
6
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
|
10
|
7
|
2
|
1
|
|
13
|
1*
|
17
|
8
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
|
10
|
9
|
2
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
8
|
10
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
|
10
|
11
|
2
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
8
|
12
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
|
10
|
13
|
2
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
8
|
14
|
2
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
8
|
15
|
2
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
8
|
Evaluation
|
|
|
|
13
|
4
|
17
|
TOTAL
|
30
|
15
|
10
|
90
|
5
|
150
|