MTU CE 3503 - CE 3503 COURSE SYLLABUS

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ENVE3503 – Environmental Engineering – Spring 2012Instructor InformationCourse IdentificationCourse Description/OverviewCourse Learning ObjectivesCourse ResourcesTopical OutlineAir QualityAir QualityAir QualitySolid Waste ManagementSolid Waste ManagementGrading SchemeGrading SystemGrading BasisUniversity PoliciesENVE3503 – Environmental Engineering – Spring 2012Instructor InformationInstructor: Dr. Martin T. Auer, Professor of Civil & Environmental EngineeringOffice Location: 863 DOW BldgTelephone: Office – (906)487-2799 E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Open door policy or by appointmentCourse IdentificationCourse Number: 83900 R01Course Name: ENVE3503 – Environmental EngineeringCourse Location: Room 642 Dow BldgClass Times: MWF 8-9 amCourse Description/OverviewTitle: Environmental EngineeringDescription: this course will introduce engineered solutions for controlling pollutant formation and emissions and mitigating or eliminating their environmental impact. Applications will be developed within the context of those concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics fundamental to the design process. Attention will be given to both engineered and natural systems including: air quality, groundwater, lakes and rivers, public health, solid and hazardous wastes, and water and wastewater treatment. Course Learning ObjectivesInstructor Responsibilities: the instructor will introduce the class to the various course topics, explain why those topics are of interest to civil and environmental engineers, direct students to those portions of the text covering that material, provide assistance in understanding technical terms, concepts and calculations and conduct student performance assessments.Student Responsibilities: students will attend class, actively engage the course material and interact with the instructor as a part of the learning process. Students will remain current with the reading assignments as posted on the course web page and bring questions on that material to class for the instructor’s attention., Students will participate in three, 1.5 hour field trips/lab exercises and read a book dealing with an environmental focus, submitting a report as detailed on the course web page. Course ResourcesText: Mihelcic, J.M. and Zimmerman, J.B. 2010. Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals,Sustainability, Design, John Wiley Publishers, 695 pp.Website: http://techalive.mtu.edu/gradfaculty/mtauer/Classes.htmTopical OutlineWith the exception of the dates marked in RED, this outline offers general guidance only. Hourexams will be scheduled as dictated by class progress. Week Day Date Topic1 M 1-09 Course IntroductionW 1-11 Engineering and Sustainable DevelopmentF 1-13 The Myth of Sustainability – Life on a Runaway Planet2 M 1-16 No Class – Martin Luther King DayW 1-18 Units of MeasurementF 1-20 Environmental Chemistry3 M 1-23 Environmental ChemistryW 1-25 Environmental ChemistryF 1-27 Physical Processes4 M 1-30 Physical ProcessesW 2-01 Physical ProcessesF 2-03 Physical Processes5 M 2-06 Hour ExaminationW 2-08 No Class – Field Trip Replacement (Date TBA)F 2-10 No Class – Carnival6 M 2-13 Environmental BiologyW 2-15 Environmental BiologyF 2-17 Environmental Biology7 M 2-20 Water QualityW 2-22 Water QualityF 2-24 Water Quality8 M 2-27 Wastewater CollectionW 2-29 Wastewater TreatmentF 3-02 No Class – Field Trip Replacement (Date TBA)Break M 3-05 No Class – Spring BreakW 3-07 No Class – Spring BreakF 3-09 No Class – Spring Break9 M 3-12 No Class – Field Trip Replacement (Date TBA)W 3-14 Wastewater TreatmentF 3-16 Wastewater Treatment10 M 3-19 Wastewater TreatmentW 3-21 Wastewater TreatmentF 3-23 Hour Examination11 M 3-26 Water Supply and DistributionW 3-28 Water TreatmentF 3-30 Water Treatment12 M 4-02 Water TreatmentW 4-04 Water TreatmentF 4-06 Water Treatment13 M 4-09 Air QualityW 4-11 Air QualityF 4-13 Air Quality14 M 4-16 Solid Waste ManagementW 4-18 Solid Waste ManagementF 4-20 Solid Waste ManagementF 4/23 – 4/27 Final Exam WeekGrading SchemeGrading SystemLetter Grade Percentage Grade points/credit RatingA 90% & above 4.00 ExcellentAB 85% – 89.9% 3.50 Very goodB 80% – 84.9% 3.00 GoodBC 75% – 79.9% 2.50 Above averageC 70% – 74.9% 2.00 AverageCD 65% – 69.9% 1.50 Below averageD 60% - 64.9% 1.00 InferiorF below 60% 0.00 FailureI,X see http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/faculty-staff/grades/Grading BasisAssignment TotalBook Report 10%Hour Exam 1 20%Hour Exam 2 20%Hour Exam 3 20%Final Exam 30%Total Points 100%Course PoliciesCalculators: use of calculators on examinations will follow the policy guidelines of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering, which provides a list of approved machines at http://www.ncees.org/exams/calculators/index.php#approved.Classroom Ethics: in the spirit of the American Society of Civil Engineers Code of Ethics (Fundamental Canon5; https://www.asce.org/inside/codeofethics.cfm), students are not to compete unfairly with others, but are to build their reputation as scholars on works (homework, book reports, exams) which are theirs and theirs alone. Academic regulations and procedures are governed by University policy and academic dishonesty cases will be handled in accordance with those policies. University PoliciesIf you have a disability that could affect your performance in this class or that requires an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the instructor so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Affirmative Action Office has asked that you be made aware of the following: "Michigan Technological University complies with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for equal access to education or services at Michigan Tech, please call the Dean of Students Office, at 487-2212. For other concerns about discrimination, you may contact your advisor, Chair/Dean of your academic unit or the Affirmative Programs Office, at 487-3310."Academic Integrity: http://www.studentaffairs.mtu.edu/dean/judicial/policies/academic_integrity.htmlAffirmative Action: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/aao/Disability Services: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/studenthandbook/student_services.html#disability Equal Opportunity Statement: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/boc/policy/ch3/ch3p7.htmCorrect spelling is required on examinations where a word or phrase is


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