EVEN 1000: Angela R. Bielefeldt

EVEN 1000 Introduction to Environmental Engineering

Coming into this course, you may have some of the following questions:

What is environmental engineering?
How is it different than emphasizing environmental issues within the Chemical or Civil Engineering degrees?
What can I do as an environmental engineer on the job? Will I enjoy it?
Why do I need all these math and science courses?....when do I get to REAL engineering?

At the end of this course, you should have some of the answers to these questions. The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for your success as an engineering student and as a professional engineer. The specific goals of this course are to:

1. describe what environmental engineering is and what you may do as an environmental engineer
2. establish a context for using the information you are learning in your other classes
3. provide a framework for evaluating ethical behavior which will apply in your career
4. describe sustainability and sustainable engineering
5. show the breadth and excitement of the environmental engineering profession

You will probably find that your initial perceptions about environmental engineering were too narrow. This is a very multi-disciplinary field, and you will need to interact with many other engineers, scientists, and the public. The job opportunities range from field studies to design, and this provides a level of flexibility for you to find a subject which most interests you and to get a job to capitalize on your particular strengths....whether that is technical innovations, writing, design, field work, management, etc. This class should help you identify the set of skills you will need to fulfill your particular goals. This course is the first step toward becoming a successful environmental engineer!

Schedule

Schedule (Fall 2009)

Date	Topic	Due
8/27	Lecture: Describe course content, introduce environmental engineering
9/3	Lecture: sustainability	HW1
9/10	Lecture:sustainability
9/17	Lecture:life cycle assessment: biofuels	HW2
9/24	Lecture: life cycle assessment: biofuels In-class time for group work
10/1	Lecture: ethics	HW3
10/8	Lecture: Ethics
10/15	Lecture: Environmental Engrg Curriculum	HW4
10/22	Guest speaker: Chris Fahlin, CDM and EWB
10/29	Lecture: Solid waste, recycling, disposal Team meeting time	HW5
11/5	Guest speaker: TBD
11/12	Team project:discussion; work time
11/19	Guest speaker: TBD	Team HW6
11/26	THANKSGIVING BREAK - No Class
12/3	Guest speaker: TBD	Students fill out Faculty/Course Questionnaires (FCQs)
12/10	Guest speaker:Joyel Dhieux, US EPA
12/12 3 pm	No Final	HW7 final essay