Course syllabus - Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
MTK106
Valid from
Autumn semester 2022
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).
Main area(s)
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2021-01-20
Revised
2022-01-27
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Principles of environmental engineering and science
Fourth edition. : New York, NY : McGraw-Hill Education, 2019 - xvi, 896 pages
ISBN: 9781260548020 LIBRIS-ID: v5j1tjsqsvqwbczc
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to provide basic knowledge of environmental engineering.
Learning outcomes
Learning objectives
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
1. describe the subject of environmental engineering and reflect on how the subject can contribute to sustainable development
2. define essential physical, chemical and biological concepts
3. account for fundamental risk analysis and environmental impact assessment
4. describe the primary sources of water pollution and principles for water purification
5. Account for the basic principles of waste management and recycling
6. describe the origin and spread of the most important air pollutants and how these can be managed
Course content
The course mainly deals with the following:
Essential physical, chemical and biological concepts, mass balances, risk analysis, water purification, water pollution, waste management, hazardous waste, air pollution, sustainable development
Tuition
Web based tuition and web based exercises
Requirements
Basic eligibility and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D
Examination
Examination (HEM1), 1,5 hp, grade 3, 4 or 5. (Learning outcome: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Assignment (INL1) 3 hp grade 3, 4 or 5. (Learning outcome: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
Project (PRO1) 3 hp grade 3, 4 or 5. (Learning outcome: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6)
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps with:
MTK103 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 7,5 credits
MTK102 Introduction to Environmental Engineering, 7,5 credits