Course: CE 360. Environmental Systems Engineering Principles (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, ME 390. Environmental Systems Engineering is an introductory course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices inherent in environmental engineering, with applications in civil engineering infrastructure. This interdisciplinary course integrates knowledge from biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to address environmental issues. Topics covered include water and wastewater treatment, air quality control, groundwater hydrology and contaminant transport, solid and hazardous waste management, risk assessment and management, remediation, and environmental legislation. Emphasis is placed on sustainable engineering practices and technologies for pollution control, with a focus on designing and implementing engineering systems to protect human health and the environment.