Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Kilduff, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jong-In Han, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Environmental Engineering

material and energy balances. Table 1includes the suggested topics and the time that will be spentBasic MicrobiologyFundamental microbiology such as cell biology, metabolism, kinetics, and molecularbiology, will first be taught. Uniqueness of this part is that a significant amount ofengineering aspects will be incorporated, in particular in the area of metabolism andkinetics, which the science counterpart does not traditionally emphasize. This allowsengineering students to have a clue on how much and how fast substrate includingpollutants will be transformed. A goal of this part of the course is that students becomefamiliar with basic microbial concepts and terminologies

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Savelski, Rowan University; Robert Hesketh, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

analyzed. Green engineering metrics for lab-scale (discovery),intermediate and pilot-scale processes were compared. Life cycle assessment was made usingoverall material and energy balances along with environmental performance tools. Tier 1 toolssuch as economic criteria, environmental criteria, exposure limits, toxicity weighting inanalyzing various drug production pathways.Since organic solvents typically account for 80% of all chemicals in a pharmaceutical process, asignificant part of the work focuses on process modifications to reduce solvents used. Severalprocess opportunities for greener processes were explored. A life cycle assessment is conductedto compare these alternatives and show broader impacts on the ecosystem (greenhouse

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy; Nathaniel P. Sheehan, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ng, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

. Plante, and J. A. Starke, “Long-term impact on environmental attitudes and knowledge assessed over three semesters of an environmental engineering sequence,” American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, #26444, Tampa, Florida, 15-19 June 2019.[6] L. Ballard and R. Felder, “A student-centered approach to teaching material and energy balances 2. Course delivery and assessment,” Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 41, pp. 167-176, 2007.[7] D. Ramirez Hernandez, “Solving Material Balance Problems at Unsteady State Using a Remote Laboratory in the Classroom,” American Society for Engineering Education, 2013.[8] K. Apostolou, “Effectiveness of blended learning for an energy balance course

Conference Session

Problem- Project- and Case-based Learning in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Kevin A. Nguyen, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Specific Outcomes 1) The curriculum has prepared graduates to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, chemistry (including stoichiometry, equilibrium, and kinetics) 2) The curriculum has prepared graduates to apply knowledge of earth science, a biological science, fluid mechanics 3) The curriculum must prepare graduates to formulate material and energy balances, and analyze the fate and transport of substances in and between air, water and soil phases 4) Design environmental engineering systems that include considerations of risk, uncertainty, sustainability, life-cycle principles, and environmental impacts; and apply

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Borchers, Kettering University; David Rinard, Steelcase, Inc.; Trevor Harding, Kettering University; Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

selection, and computer tools. Page 11.1327.54.) Process design and improvement. Students will be introduced to methods of identifying the most damaging part of the process flow through material and energy balances. Common practices for reducing energy consumption and waste will be discussed. In addition, strategies for environmentally sustainable product packaging and delivery will be presented.5.) End-of-use strategies. This module addresses strategies and challenges associated with reducing the environmental impact of a product after it has been used by a consumer or business. Discussion will focus on re-use, remanufacturing

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Curricula, Criteria, Student Performance, and Growth

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prahlad Murthy, Wilkes University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

designed to address many, but not all, of these outcomes and atdifferent levels. The specific course outcomes anticipated by successful completion of thecourse are listed below. This statement of course outcomes provides a broader perspective onthe overall objectives of the course.Outcomes a and e are central to the course. Atmospheric chemistry is the basis of manyanalytical measurements and treatment technologies. Knowledge of calculus is applied indispersion modeling and in performing material and energy balances. Much of the homeworkemphasizes the application of various basic science and engineering concepts used inquantitative and qualitative analyses of air sampling.Outcomes b and k are the focus of the laboratory component of the course

Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean D. MacRae, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

themselves best to each of these contexts.Environmental sustainability has been most heavily and effectively emphasized in the technicalcourse, since material and energy balance approaches can readily be used to assess sustainability,and the concepts of ecosystem services and resilience fit well within the scope of the field.Group projects encourage the exploration of sustainability issues including energy, water andresource use and management, biodiversity, resilience, ways to reduce negative environmentalimpacts and assessment techniques to “measure” sustainability.The international context of the EWB project and non-technical class brings the cultural andsocial aspects of sustainability into relief, so they are easier to recognize and

Conference Session

Environmental engineering pedagogy and innovation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

. Often, each pair in the class was assigned a different chemical. Students were giventime to solve the problem, the professor circulated around the class to give pointers, and aftermost teams were done, each pair reported their answers. Then the class could discuss thesolution approach, the instructor could illustrate common “mishaps”, etc.The course is an elective and as such the students who enroll often differ widely in theirpreparation and motivation. The environmental engineering (EVEN) undergraduates generallyhave good background preparation for the course (such as material and energy balances,Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering, and perhaps including environmental organicchemistry, groundwater, environmental microbiology, etc

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Curricula, Criteria, Student Performance, and Growth

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ran Du P.E., United States Military Academy ; Michael A. Butkus, U.S. Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke P.E., U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

3.5 0.7 4 Chemistry (including stoichiometry, equilibrium and kinetics) 43.3 8.2 5 Earth science (geology) 41.7 7.9 6 Biological science 39.2 7.4 7 Fluid mechanics 28.5 5.4 8 Material and energy balances 46.9 8.9 9 Analyze fate and transport between air, water and soil 35.0 6.6 10 Conduct experiments and critically analyze data in air systems 8.3 1.6 11 Conduct experiments and

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering