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School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Now offering two distinct diplomas: Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering

Introduction to Environmental Engineering

1. COURSE INFORMATION:

SchoolEnvironmental Engineering
Course LevelUndergraduate
Course IDENVE 113Semester1st
Course CategoryRequired
Course ModulesInstruction Hours per WeekECTS
Lectures and Tutorial Exercises3
Th=2, E=1, L=0
4
Course Type General Background
Prerequisites 
Instruction/Exam LanguageGreek
The course is offered to Erasmus studentsYes
Course URLhttps//www.eclass.tuc.gr/courses/MHPER199/   (in Greek)

 

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcomes

1. Introduction to Environmental Engineering

  • The students will understand the basic principles of environmental engineering
  • The students will gain knowledge on the major global environmental problems

2. Units of measurement

  • The students will learn the SI units
  • The students will gain knowledge on the various physical quantities often encountered in Environmental Engineering and their units
  • The students will understand the significant figures, both in measurements and calculations
  • The students will learn to convert form one unit to another

3. Mass and energy balance

  • The students will gain knowledge on the basic principles of mass and energy balances
  • The students will learn how to apply mass and energy balances to solve various environmental problems
 
General Competencies/Skills
 
  • Review, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Work in interdisciplinary environment
  • Environmental protection
 

3. COURSE SYLLABUS

 
  1. Introduction to Environmental Engineering
  2. Units of Measurement and physical quantities in Environmental Engineering
  3. Mass and Energy Balances in Environmental Engineering
  4. Case studies
 

4. INSTRUCTION and LEARNING METHODS - ASSESSMENT

Lecture MethodDirect (face to face)
Use of Information and Communication TechnologyPower point presentations,E-class support
Instruction OrganisationActivityWorkload per Semester
(hours)
- Lectures26
- Tutorial Exercises13
- Projects13
- Autonomous study48
Course Total100

Assessment Method

Ι. Written final examination (70%).

  • Questions of theoretical knowledge.
  • Problems to be resolved.
ΙΙ. Project (30%).

5. RECOMMENDED READING

 
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering, M. Davis, D. Cornwell, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2012, ISBN: 9780073401140.
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, G.M. Masters, W.P. Ela, 3rd Edition, Pearson, 2008, ISBN: 978-1292025759.
  • Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals, Sustainability, Design, J.R. Mihelcic and J.B. Zimmerman, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2010, ISBN: 9780470165058.
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering SI Edition, P.A. Vesilind, S.M. Morgan, L.G. Heine, 3rd Edition, CENGAGE Learning, 2010, ISBN: 9780495295853.
 

6. INSTRUCTORS

Course Instructor:Assistant Professor N. Xekoukoulotakis (Faculty - EnvEng)
Lectures:Assistant Professor N. Xekoukoulotakis (Faculty - EnvEng)
Tutorial exercises: Dr. K. Tyrovola (LTS -EnvEng)
Laboratory Exercises: