Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Manoj K. Jha, North Carolina A&T State University; Gigi A. Richard, Colorado Mesa University; Marshall Shepherd, University of Georgia; John Taber, Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

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Environmental Engineering

,  extreme  events,  and  planning. These concepts are delivered in interactive lecture and flipped classroom modes.  Data‐driven examples,  case  studies,  and  an  integrative  planning  and  design  exercise  provide  guided  and independent  learning  opportunities.  The  module  includes  explicit  formative  and  summative assessment  elements,  culminating  in  the  team  project.  After  the  materials  were  created,  the module was reviewed for quality by independent experts, revised by the instructor team, pilot tested, assessed, revised again, and made available online. The pilot testing was conducted in four different courses, at a variety of undergraduate student levels (freshman to senior), and at different institutions. The pilot

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark H. Minster, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

Implementing Planning alternative preferred need problem the design concepts alternative Sustain Sustain Sustain Sustain Sustain Sustain Comp Comp Comp Comp Comp Comp Design Design Design Design Design Design Figure 1: Design process showing courses of emphasis at each stage Sustainability content was covered as five focused units: Energy, Water, Carbon, Biodiversity, and

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

. The impact of these education programs can be measured in terms of studentparticipation in EE major programs, student diversity, and learning outcomes related toenvironmental sustainability.Environmental and Engineering at Purdue University The BS degree in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) received final approvalfrom the Indiana Commisson of Higher Education on September 14, 2012 and ABETaccreditation in 2013, retroactive to October 2012. This marked the end of an almost decade-longprocess of program planning and launch. The foundation of the EEE program was built through an NSF Curricular Planning grantawarded in 2002: “The Future Role of Ecological Engineering Science in UndergraduateEngineering Education.” The Purdue

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annalisa Onnis-Hayden , Northeastern University; Carolina Beatriz Venegas-Martinez, Northeastern University; Marissa P. Dreyer, Northeastern University

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Environmental Engineering

rates greatly out of balance with natural flow regimes. Manyof these issues arise from a centralized approach to water resource management in urban areas,and a decreased reliance on large centralized water infrastructure projects may help decrease thefeedbacks which themselves may negatively impact our water supplies, or at least contribute tothe uncertainty of regional and global climate.Additionally, the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has stated in its report on reuse in theBoston area that: “[A] deliberate and sustainable approach to water resources [must be taken] ifwe are to expand economic development and maintain our high quality of life... [One strategy is]reclamation and reuse of treated wastewater for non-potable uses such as

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Environmental Engineering

assess and address more successful curricular applications andteaching methods in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Departments.Currently, the senior-level course in Sustainability is required for Environmental Engineers andserves as an environmental elective for the majority of Civil Engineers. Environmental and Civilengineers at Florida Gulf Coast University share the same course template for the first two years.Performance in the senior level Sustainability in Engineering course varies even though thetopics reflect all varieties of infrastructure including energy efficiency, construction,transportation and water and waste infrastructure as well as project planning, life cycle analysesand economic topics. Students in both disciplines

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo K. Cornejo, California State University, Chico

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Environmental Engineering

States, such as California, face population growth, urbanization,vulnerability to climate change, and water supply challenges.1 These stressors have led the Stateof California to enact an integrated plan to address climate change, which seeks to reducegreenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 40% (compared to 1990 levels) by the year 2030.2 Asclimate change concerns continue to grow, universities throughout California have taken thelead to further integrate sustainability into the curriculum to prepare the next generation ofengineers. In fall of 2016, the Civil Engineering Department at California State University,Chico (Chico State) launched a new green engineering design course to emphasize sustainabledecision-making. This course aims to better

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Laura J. Dietz, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Environmental Engineering

/students-and-young-professionals2/student-design/​. Accessed January30, 2017. Appendix A DESIGN PROJECT ASSIGNMENTPROJECT CHOICESChoose one of the following 2 projects:1) PROJECT1 water treatment plant was hit with the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) by theDepartment of Environmental Protection (DEP) because they exceeded their Barium level intheir well water supply. Barium is a primary contaminant and must meet the new DEP limitsthat went from 4mg/l to 2mg/l. The well is a secondary water supply with springs being theprimary water source. Why is the Barium level elevated? What are the options to treat theelevated Barium level? What are the costs with each option?2) PROJECT2

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

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Environmental Engineering

and thinking through writing. Exploratory writing exercise involved atopical discussion of stormwater treatment process. A formal writing exercise was given in theform of a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) assignment which included a peer–review session prior to final grading. A reflective writing exercise was included to summarizelearning experiences through classroom and writing activities throughout the semester to identifyareas of strengths and weaknesses and accomplishments and pitfalls and areas/topics for futuredevelopment.Student learning experiences and the effectiveness of writing exercises were discussed. Thebenefits of writing exercises were evaluated through the ABET outcomes and a survey andevaluation of students

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Freya Willicks, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Kathrin Schoenefeld, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Valerie Varney, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Anja Richert, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University; Frank Hees, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

used for the project‘s organization and planning. For this purpose, there was a close cooperation with the cooperation partner’s headquarter in Berlin. The results of this cooperation were a detailed plan of the project- structure, including a goal-setting, work packages, milestones and responsibilities for each following project run. A logo was designed as well (see figure 2). In addition, the partner organization – MAVUNO Project in Tansania – for the test-run as well as for the first official run was identified. The test-run took place in the winter term 2012/13. Since the class, in which the Challenge took place for the first time, is an interdisciplinary course for different master’s programs, the participating students

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexa Rihana-Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy; James Joseph Lynch, University of Detroit Mercy

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Environmental Engineering

of a computer project given in an undergraduate environmental engineeringclass, CIVE 4830 – Hazardous Waste. The class is a senior level class, taken by studentspursuing an environmental concentration or planning on continuing their graduate studies inenvironmental engineering. This class covers topics that include identifications andclassifications of hazardous waste, physical and chemical properties of pollutants, toxicityassessment, fate and transport of contaminants, and remediation techniques. Introducing acomputer modeling project was a natural addition to the fate and transport section of the course,and supplemented well the concepts presented there. The use of computers has become a necessary part of the education of students

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University

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Environmental Engineering

. Tuscaloosa, AL.23. Striebig, B. and Morton, S. 2016. A Sustainability Indicators Based Curriculum. Engineering for Sustainability. ASEE SE Section Annual Conference, March 13-15, 2016. Tuscaloosa, AL.24. US Army Corps of Engineers. 2014. Building strong collaborative relationships for a sustainable water resources future: Understanding integrated water resources management (IWRM). Civil Works Directorate. Washington DC.25. USEPA. 2012. Safe and Sustainable Water Resources: Strategic Research Action Plan 2012 – 2016.26. VA DEQ. 2014. Status of Virginia’s Water Resources: A report on Virginia’s water resources management activities. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Water Supply.27. van der Gun, J. 2012

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University

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Environmental Engineering

engineering work, he is also a published freelance photographer who has works with local and international NGOs. Dr. Striebig was the founding editor of the Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Development and an assistant editor for the Journal of Green Building. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Annual Conference Building Life Cycle Assessment skills with GREET and SimaPro to engage students in analyzing the sustainability of biofuel alternativesSustainability is important in manufacturing, construction, planning and design. The concepts ofsustainability have been pigeon-holed into graduate

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Ross Pfluger P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Junko Munakata Marr, Colorado School of Mines

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Environmental Engineering

welcome modification and would help them stay engaged. Whilesome group activities were included in the course, there was no deliberate plan for integratingactive learning interventions or flipped classes during the first year the course was taught.4. Active Learning Interventions and Flipped ClassesActive learning interventions and flipped classes were developed such that students experiencedat least one intervention per week (i.e. per three-hour class period). Students enrolled in the airpollution course attended 14 three-hour class sessions (over 17 weeks), which were divided bytopic area. The following paragraphs briefly introduce the active learning interventions andflipped classes integrated into the 14-session course curriculum. Table 2

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Environmental Engineering

the course. The objectives of thisapproach included accommodating diverse learning styles and pacing as students approached thiscourse as a ‘point of entry’ for studying environmental engineering or as a ‘survey’ to supportstudies in civil engineering or architectural engineering. If planned with care, the effectivemapping of the course learning objectives to the content of the Body of Knowledge (BoK),coupled with the modified mastery grading approach developed for this course, allows aninstructor to confirm that all students in the course have demonstrated proficiency at a masterylevel.Comparisons among course offerings. In the Spring of 2011, the instructor offered the course toa single section to approximately 60 students using an 8am