ENVS1124 Environmental technology (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
After the course, the student will know the basics of environmental technology and its role as a part of the infrastructure in our societies. The aim of environmental technology is to protect and remediate the physical, chemical and biological safety of human beings and to preserve the good status of natural surroundings, air, land and water.
Study methods
Lectures, reading material, seminar and exam.
Content
Water supply and sanitation, energy production from renewable and non-renewable sources, air and noise pollution control and waste management (waste production, collection, recycle, reuse, and final disposal). The student is familiar with the best available techniques and pollution prevention and remediation of contaminated environment.
Materials
NATHANSON, J A. Basic Environmental Technology
MANAHAN, S. Environmental Chemistry
Literature:
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Assessment criteria
Exam 70% seminar 30%
Prerequisites
BIOP302/BENP1002 Water and water systems and BIOP305/BENP1005 Humans and the Environment. BENA4030 Flow of energy and matter in Environmental Systems and Societies