This course provides a technical introduction to a wide range of environmental engineering topics to quantitatively understand and analyze environmental problems confronting modern society. Topics covered include mass and energy balance for analyzing environmental engineering concepts, population growth, models for resource consumption and risk analysis, energy systems, air pollution and prevention strategies, water quality assessment and supply issues, drinking and waste water treatment, sold waste treatment and management strategies, and resource recovery and recycling. Relevant existing laws and regulations are also reviewed in the context of the topics covered. This is a foundational course that will help in analyzing and mitigating the environmental impact of various human activities related to economic growth and sustainability. 4 cr. Cannot be used for credit towards an engineering degree.

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