Introduction to Environmental Engineering

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Presentation of the subjects and discussion of case studies. Conferences delivered by environmental specialists (academics and professionals) to introduce the most challenging environmental issues.

Learning Outcomes

- knowlege about the different environmental issues covered by the Master, as well as about the main principles, concepts, methodologies and tools included in the Master and their application.

- knowlege about the profession of Environmental Engineer.

- knowlege about  the evolution of how environmental problems are tackled and about the relation environment/sustainable development.

- sensitivity to the challenging environmental problems.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The role of the course in the Master. Environmental Sciences/Environmental Engineering.

Main environmental challenges. Some relevant international agreements and landmarks (ONU Conferences, Limits to Growth- Club of Rome Report, Bruntland Commission, Agenda 21, Quioto Protocol).

Some relevant international agreements. EU and national environmental legislation.

Main environmental issues and threats. Environmental accidents: natural an man made accidents.

Management and regulation.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria da Conceição Morais de Oliveira Cunha

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

Encyclopedia of Global Change, Ed. Andrew Goudie, OXFORD University press, 2002.

Miller Jr., G.T., Living in the Environment, Brooks/cole-Thomson Learning, 2002.