ES 512 / 513Introduction to Environmental

Engineering

Dr. ALBERT B. JUBILO

ES 512 / 513

Course DescriptionThis course (2 or 3 units) deals with the

principles of ecology (hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere), sustainable concepts, global environmental issues, water and wastewater management, air pollution, solid waste management, waste minimization, thermal pollution, noise pollution and case studies involving global environmental issues.

ES 512 / 513

The course has the following objectives:1. To discuss how nature works.2. To describe how the environment has been and is being

used and abused.3. To make informed decisions that would insure that our

planet maintains a healthy and productive environment.4. To own the responsibility to protect and improve the

environment for the present and future generations, and for other living things.

5. To observe environmental problems in the community.6. To present environmental projects / outputs.

References

Lee, Sergio J. and Añes, Myrna L., Lecture Notes on Environmental Science 2nd Ed., 2010, C & E Publishing.

Deauna, M. And Lindio-Dorado, S, 1996, Environmental Science For Philippine Schools, Phoenix Publishing House.

Santiago, F.I., et. al., 1996, Environmental Science: A Shared Responsibitity, Rex Book Store.

Masters, G.M., 1991, Introduction To Environmental Engineering And Science, Prentice Hall.

Course Requirements

Major Exams (Prelim, Midterm & Final) Quizzes Plates and Assignments Environmental Projects Regular Attendance

Course Requirements

Use pens with black inks Cellular phones and pagers must be in silent

mode Incomplete requirements, no exams

Grading System

For Prelim and Midterm: Major Exam 40 % Quizzes 30 % Class Participation 30 %

Total 100 %

For Pre-Final: Environmental Projects 50 % Quizzes and Exam 25 % Class Participation 25 %

Total 100 %

Final Grade = (PG + MG + PFG)/3

Course Outline

1. Science and Environment

2. Environmental Jurisprudence

3. Environmental / Ecological Impact Assessment

4. Matter, Energy and Life in Ecosystem

5. Resources

6. Biogeochemical Cycles

7. Biomes: Kinds of Ecosystem

8. Rainforest

9. Population and Human Ecology

10. Food and Hunger

Course Outline

11. Epidemiological Environment

12. Radiation and Chemical Mutagens

13. Waste and Waste-water Management

14. Garbage

15. Environmental Pollution

16. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming

17. Ozone Depletion

18. Acid Raid

19. Green Principles

Thank you!