Module ENGI3341: Environmental Engineering 3

Department: Engineering

ENGI3341: Environmental Engineering 3

Prerequisites

• ENGI2211, ENGI2231

Corequisites

• As specified in Programme Regulations

Excluded Combination of Modules

• As specified in Programme Regulations

Aims

• This module is designed solely for students studying in the Department of Engineering degree programmes.
• The overall aim is to introduce students to the principles and scop of environmental engineering to solve real-world environmental challenges, with emphasis on sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• To foster systems thinking and ethical awareness in managing environmental risks, resources and infrastructure.
• To build problem-solving skills, communication and professional responsibility, preparing students for careers as environmentally responsible engineers.

Content

• Environmental Pollution and Sustainable Solutions
• Site Investigation.
• Civil Engineering Hydraulics.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role of engineers in achieving sustainable development (e.g. UN’s SDGs).
• Map the cycling of key elements (e.g. nitrogen and carbon) in global biochemical systems and interpret their role in ecosystem health.
• Understand how these physical chemical and biological processes can be used to remediate polluted environments.
• Determine remediation strategies for contaminants in soil and water, selecting appropriate methods based in technical and non-technical considerations.
• Identify and assess trade-offs between technical, environmental and societal factors in engineering decisions.
• Obtain knowledge of site investigation techniques and their applications.
• Obtain knowledge about planning a site investigation and writing a Phase 1 report.
• Develop and solve a range of different mathematical models for understanding civil engineering hydraulics.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (exam and coursework assessed).
• M2. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions (exam and coursework assessed).
• M3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (coursework assessed).
• M4. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems (coursework assessed).
• M7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts (exam and coursework assessed).
• M10. Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (exam assessed).
• M12. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (coursework assessed).

• Demonstrate awareness and ability to communicate the role of engineers in solving global challenges (e.g. UN SDGs).
• Ability to make an assessment of water treatment and remediation strategies, identifying opportunities for sustainable engineering practice.
• Recognise how sustainability goals and environmental regulations influence engineering decisions.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis to inform engineering decision-making.
• The ability to devise a preliminary site investigation programme for a variety of engineering structures.
• To predict pressure, energy and power within hydraulic systems.
• The ability to design civil engineering hydraulics systems.

• Apply numerical methods to solve environmental engineering problems.
• Problem-solving and solution appraisal skills.
• Demonstrate independent learning and adaptability.
• Proficient use of IT relevant to the engineering profession.
• Critically analyse data and problems using appropriate numerical techniques.
• Identify opportunities for sustainable innovation.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Students are encouraged to engage with staff Office Hours for one‑to‑one or small‑group discussion of any aspect of the module. These sessions are offered weekly during teaching, timings are published on Learn Ultra.
• The lecture content for this module includes the following topics: Polluted Environments (20 hours), Civil Engineering Hydraulics (10 hours) and Sit Investigation (10 hours).
• The summative coursework element involves the development of a site investigation report based on a field trip to a contaminated land site.
• Environmental Pollution and Sustainable Solutions and Civil Engineering Hydraulics lectures are accompanied by problem sheets to be solved outside of class.
• Environmental Pollution and Sustainable Solutions and Civil Engineering Hydraulics lecture courses are assessed by a written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse, discuss and solve problems.
• The following Laboratory Classes relate to content taught in this module: TF36 Open Channel Hydraulics.
• A formative laboratory program develops practical laboratory skills and supports the module's lecture program.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

A formative laboratory programme develops practical laboratory skills and supports the module's lecture programme. Student learning on Environmental Pollution and Sustainable Solutions is supported by a formative assessment of one of the class problem sheets, in addition to an in-class quiz.

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.