CEE 1503
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
T, Th 9:30 - 10:45
BEH 921
Spring Term 2005
INSTRUCTOR: Radisav D. Vidic, Ph.D., BEH 943, Tel. 624-1307; E-mail:
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
TEACHING Lisa Kosareo, BEH 963, Tel.: 624-2651 E-mail: ASSISTANT: Office Hours: Monday 12:00-1:00 and Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00 a.m.
TEXT: Davis, M.L., Masten, S.J. Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science, McGraw Hill, Inc., 2004.
OBJECTIVES: The course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of the environmental, economic, and technical problems involved in the control of air, water, and land pollutants. Quantitative techniques used in the evaluation of these problems will be emphasized.
PREREQUISITES: Chemistry 970
CLASS SCHEDULE: See Attached Sheet
GRADING POLICY: 2 Class Exams = 50 %
Final Exam = 40 %
Homework = 10 %
HOMEWORK: A due date, usually one week from assignment, is provided with each homework assignment (approximately 10 assignments during the term). Homework is due in the class on the date indicated.
EXAMINATIONS: All examinations will be given on the date and time indicated. Excuses, except legitimate medical reasons, will not be entertained.
NOTE: Lecture notes and homeworks can be downloaded at:
www.pitt.edu/~vidic/CEE1503.html
CEE 1503 - PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Date Topic Reading
January 06 Introduction Chapter 1, 6 and 7
January 11 Chemistry Chapter 2
January 13 Material Balances Chapter 3
January 18 Reaction Kinetics and Reactor Design Chapter 3
January 20 Ecosystems Chapter 4
THE WATER ENVIRONMENT
January 25 Sampling and Water Quality Analyses Chapter 9-1
January 27 Pollution Effect in Natural Waters Chapter 8
February 01 Water Resources Management Chapter 8
February 03 Water Supply and Water Quality Chapter 8
February 08 Water Treatment Chapter 9
February 10 Water Treatment Chapter 9
February 15 Water Treatment Chapter 9
February 17 Review for Exam
February 22 Exam #1
February 24 Wastewater Treatment Chapter 10
March 01 Wastewater Treatment Chapter 10
March 03 Wastewater Treatment Chapter 10
SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE
March 15 Sludge Treatment and Disposal Chapter 10
March 17 Sludge Treatment and Disposal Chapter 10
March 22 Solid Waste Management Chapter 12
March 24 Solid Waste Management Chapter 12
March 29 Hazardous Wastes Chapter 13
March 31 Hazardous Wastes Chapter 13
April 05 Review for Exam
April 07 Exam #2
THE AIR ENVIRONMENT
April 12 Air Pollution Chapter 11
April 14 Air Pollution Chapter 11
April 19 Air Pollution Chapter 11
April 21 Air Pollution Chapter 11
April 25 Final Exam (4:00-5:50)