ENG318 Introduction to Environmental EngineeringIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Energy Systems Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Energy Systems Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ENG318
Course Name: Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AGNE KARLIKANOVAITE- BA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AGNE KARLIKANOVAITE- BA
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this introductory course is to provide the students the
fundamental principles of environmental engineering and it’s applications.

Course Content: The origins of environmental engineering. Environmental engineering today and on the horizon. Sustainability. Engineering decisions. Engineering calculations and units. Energy flow and balances. Ecosystems. Water quality. Water supply and treatment. Wastewater treatment. Air quality. Air quality control. Solid waste. Hazardous waste. Noise pollution. Ethics of green engineering. Case studies and discussion questions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Later
2) Adequate knowledge about dimensions, past, present and future of environmental engineering Ability to explain the basic concepts on water, wastewater, and air pollution and treatment Ability to underline the environmental sustainability and ethics
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Later Later
1) Introduction to course. General information and requirements
2) Origin and Current Scope of Environmental Engineering
3) Environmental Impact and Risk Analysis, Engineering Calculations (Dimensions and Units)
4) Ecosystems
5) National Holidays
6) Water quality
7) Water Supply&Treatment
8) Wastewater treatment
9) Midterm
10) Air quality
11) Air quality control
12) Katı atıklar
13) Hazardous waste
14) Green engineering and ethics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: P. Aarne Vesilind,Susan M. Morgan and Lauren G. Heine. Introduction to Environmental Engineering, 3th edition,2004.
References: Later

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

1

Program Outcomes
1) Closed Department

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Closed Department

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 45
Final 1 % 55
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 1 4 4
Homework Assignments 4 4 16
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 136