Course Code and Title

ENV111 : ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

AND ENGINEERING

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VISION
Mapúa shall be among the best universities in the world.

MISSION
1. The University shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the attributes that will make them globally
competitive.
2. The University shall engage in publishable and/or economically viable research, development and innovation.
3. The University shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

Within five years after graduation, graduates of the Chemical Engineering program should have: 1 2 3
1. undertaken, singly or in teams, projects that show ability to solve problems in Chemical Engineering or
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related fields
2. had substantial involvement in projects that take into consideration safety, health, environmental
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concerns and the public welfare, partly through adherence to required codes and laws
3. demonstrated professional success via promotions and/or positions of increasing responsibility 
4. demonstrated life-long learning via progress toward completion of an advanced degree, professional
  
development / continuing education courses, or industrial training courses
5. exhibited professional behavior and attitude in practice of Chemical Engineering or related fields  
6. initiated and implemented actions toward the improvement of practice of Chemical Engineering or
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related fields

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

STUDENT OUTCOMES
1 2 3 4 5 6
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering  
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
 
from data
(c) an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs  
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams  
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems  
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility   
(g) an ability to communicate effectively  
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in
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the global and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues   
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
 
engineering practice
(l) knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a
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member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
(m) understanding of at least one specialized field of chemical engineering practice  

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: ENV111

2. Course Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

3. Prerequisite/s: CM011

4. Co-Requisite: None

5. Credit: 3 Units
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6. Course Description

This is an introductory course on the study of environmental systems with and without the disturbances. Also
given emphases are the following: identification of the sources and effects of primary and secondary pollutants
from different man-made and natural processes in the environment; fundamentals of technologies in water and
wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid and hazardous waste management; current local regulatory
frameworks and international agreements; and, fundamentals of environment management plans.

7. Course Outcomes

COURSE OUTCOMES STUDENT OUTCOMES

After completing the course, the students must be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m
1. identify environmental systems and
I
disturbances, their sources and effects;
2. enumerate the properties & quality parameters
and explain technologies in water & I
wastewater treatment;
3. enumerate the different sources and effects of
air pollution and explain technologies in air I
pollution control
4. explain the hierarchy of waste management
and the characteristics of hazardous wastes
I
and explain technologies in solid and
hazardous wastes control
5. identify current environmental issues and
I
regulations
* Level: I – Introduced R – Reinforced D - Demonstrated

8. Course Coverage

Teaching / Assessment Course

Week Topic/s
Learning Activity Task Outcome/s
1 Mission and Vision of Mapúa University  Discussion on
Vision, Mission
Orientation and Introduction to the Course
and Course
 Discussion of COs, TLAs, and ATs of the Course Objectives
 Overview of student-centered learning and
eclectic approaches to be used in the Course

Engineering and Sustainable Development  Lecture  Exam 1  1

 Relating engineering and sustainable  Video  Plant Visit
development Presentation Report
Ecosystems  Readings  Project
 Definition  Final Exam
 Energy and material flow in ecosystems
 Ecosystem Health
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Teaching / Assessment Course

Week Topic/s
Learning Activity Task Outcome/s
2 Ecosystems  Lecture  Exam 1  1
 Types of ecosystems  Video  Plant Visit
 Ecosystem health Presentation Report
 Readings  Project
 Final Exam

3 Energy  Lecture  Exam 1  1

 Sources of energy  Video  Plant Visit
 Problems associated with energy development Presentation Report
 Readings  Project
 Final Exam

4 Water Quality and Treatment  Lecture  Exam 2  2

 Properties and uses of water  Video  Plant Visit
 Water supply Presentation Report
 Water quality
 Water treatment  Readings  Project
 Final Exam

5 Wastewater Treatment  Lecture  Exam 2  2

 Properties of wastewater  Video  Plant Visit
 Wastewater treatment Presentation Report
 Readings  Project
 Final Exam

6 Air Resource Engineering  Lecture  Exam 3  3

 Air resources  Video  Plant Visit
 Properties and sources of air pollutants Presentation Report
 Air pollution control
 Air pollution episodes  Readings  Project
 Final Exam

7 Solid Wastes  Lecture  Exam 3  4

 Properties and sources of solid wastes  Video  Plant Visit
 Municipal solid waste management Presentation Report
 Readings  Project
 Final Exam

8 Hazardous Wastes  Lecture  Exam 3  4, 5

 Properties and types of hazardous wastes  Video  Plant Visit
 Hazardous waste management Presentation Report
 Readings  Project
Environmental Management Systems  Final Exam
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9 Virtual Plant Visit and Synthesis  Forum Discussion  Plant Visit  1-5
Report

10 Project Synthesis  Forum Discussion  Project  1-5

11 Summative Assessment  Final Exam  Final Exam  1-5

9. Course Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on the following:

Minimum Average for

Course Outcome Assessment Task/s Weight Satisfactory
Performance
CO 1 Exam 1 10% 70%
Plant Visit 2%
Final Exam 5%
The Envi Project 8%
CO 2 Exam 2 10% 70%
Plant Visit 2%
Final Exam 5%
The Envi Project 8%
CO 3 Exam 3 5% 70%
Plant Visit 2%
Final Exam 5%
The Envi Project 8%
CO 4 Exam 3 5% 70%
Plant Visit 2%
Final Exam 5%
The Envi Project 8%
CO 5 Plant Visit 2% 70%
The Envi Project 8%

Assessment/Tasks Weight
Exam 1 10%
Exam 2 10%
Exam 3 10%
Plant Visit 10%
Final Exam 20%
The Envi Project 40%
Total 100%
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The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:

Average Grade Average Grade Average Grade

98 – 100 1.00 88 – below 91 2.00 70 – below 75 3.00
96 – below 98 1.25 84 – below 88 2.25 Below 70 5.00
94 – below 96 1.50 80 – below 84 2.50
91 – below 94 1.75 75 – below 80 2.75

The performance on course outcomes will be based on the following:

Minimum Average for

Course Summative
Satisfactory
Outcome Assessment Performance

CO 1 Final Examination 70%

CO 2 Final Examination 70%

CO 3 Final Examination 70%

CO 4 Final Examination 70%

CO 5 Final Examination 70%

CO 6 Final Examination 70%

10. Textbook

Mihelcic, J.R. and Zimmerman J.B., Environmental Engineering Fundamentals, Sustainability, Design, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010

11. Other Reference/s

Henry, J.G. and Heinke, G.W., Environmental Science and Engineering (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall, 2000

Vesilind, P.A. and Morgan, S.M., Introduction to Environmental Engineering (2nd edition), Thomson Learning,
Inc., 2004

12. Lifelong-Learning Opportunities

Awareness of present local and international environmental issues vis-à-vis ideal set-up and environmental
laws is hoped to awaken in the students the desire to protect the environment and be part of the continuing
effort to address these same issues.

13. Contribution of the Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Engineering Topics: 90%

General Education: 10%
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14. Course Materials Made Available

Course Schedule
Presentation Materials

15. Other Course Policies

a. Submission of Assessment Tasks. All assessment tasks must be submitted as scheduled. No late
assessment tasks shall be accepted.

b. Written Examination. Written examinations are given as scheduled, covering the topics discussed within the
period. Special exams for missed ones may be given upon the discretion of the professor.

c. Course Portfolio. All exams and learning tasks shall be collected by the professor by the end of the quarter.

d. Language of Instruction. Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken
work may receive a lower mark if it is, in the opinion of the instructor, deficient in English.

e. Consultation Schedule. The consultation schedule of the professor will be announced during course
orientation. Consultation may be done through Cardinal Edge course messaging, email, sms or social media
messaging.

f. Appeal system. All appeals on student assessment must be made by the concerned student within one week
after the return of the assessed student work. In case the student is not satisfied, no later than one week after
the decision of the faculty has been made, he/she can elevate the appeal to the program chair, or dean in
case there is no program chair. The decision of the program chair or dean is final. The faculty must abide with
the moderated decision of the program chair or dean.

g. Honor Code. The University’s Policy on Academic Integrity in Online Learning shall be in full effect. Any
dishonest act shall be construed as a violation of the policy.

16. Committee Members

Almendrala, Michelle C.
Bernabe, Dante P.
Caparanga, Alvin R.
De Jesus, Medarlo B.
De Vera, Flordeliza C.
Doma Jr., Bonifacio T.
Eleazar, Elisa G.
Leron, Rhoda B.
Mendoza, Joseph Albert M.
Nieva, Aileen D.
Osias, John Mark L.
Pamintuan, Kristopher Ray S.