SYNOPSIS
The course is designed to expose the students to various aspects in environmental pollution and concepts of environmental management. The course will emphasize on discussion in different aspects of water, air, soil, and noise pollution in terms of the pollution type, source, effects, control and related legislation. As assessment tools for environmental impact, introduction to environmental impact assessment (EIA) will be conduct covering planning, management, methods and report writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply the knowledge by the ability to identify specific pollution control technology and methods and the processes in preparing an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report. The students should be able to synthesize the knowledge in a group project and demonstrate a cooperative effort while working in a team as well as develop good relationship as well as interaction with colleagues and work effectively with other people to achieve mutual objective.
TOPICS/CONTENTS
Environmental Sustainability
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
Soil Pollution
Waste Management
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)