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Environmental Engineering is a branch of engineering focused on protecting human health and the environment. It applies principles from science (like chemistry, biology, and physics) and engineering to develop solutions for environmental problems.Key Areas of Environmental Engineering:Water and Wastewater Treatment: Designing systems to provide clean drinking water and safely treat sewage.Air Pollution Control: Reducing emissions from vehicles, factories, and other sources.Solid and Hazardous Waste Management: Developing systems for recycling, composting, and safely disposing of waste.Environmental Remediation: Cleaning up polluted sites, including contaminated soil and groundwater.Sustainable Design: Promoting renewable energy, green building techniques, and eco-friendly infrastructure.Goals:Minimize pollutionImprove public healthPromote sustainabilityComply with environmental regulations This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices of environmental engineering. It focuses on the application of engineering principles to improve and protect environmental quality. Key topics include water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid and hazardous waste management, environmental impact assessment, and sustainability practices. Students will gain an understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological processes relevant to environmental systems and learn how to design systems and solutions that mitigate environmental challenges. The course integrates case studies, design projects, and regulatory frameworks to prepare students for professional practice in environmental protection and resource management.Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and calculus.Learning Outcomes:Understand key environmental processes and their engineering applications.Analyze and design basic treatment systems for water, wastewater, and air.Evaluate the impacts of human activities on natural systems.Apply sustainability principles and environmental regulations in engineering practice.

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