Environmental Engineering

A specialized discipline branching from civil engineering, environmental engineering applies scientific and engineering principles to protect public health and improve the natural environment. It focuses on designing, building, and managing systems and solutions to address critical issues such as water and air pollution control, waste management, water supply and treatment, and the remediation of contaminated land. The core objective is to mitigate the adverse impacts of human activity, assess environmental risks, and develop sustainable solutions that balance societal needs with the health of our ecosystems.

1. Introduction to Environmental Engineering
   1. Historical Context and Evolution
      1. Early Sanitation Practices
      2. Development of Water and Wastewater Treatment
      3. Emergence of Air Pollution Control
      4. Modern Environmental Movements
   2. Core Principles and Objectives
      1. Protection of Human Health
      2. Protection of Ecosystems
      3. Pollution Prevention and Control
      4. Resource Conservation and Management
      5. Risk Assessment and Management
   3. The Role of the Environmental Engineer
      1. Problem Identification and Analysis
      2. Design of Treatment and Control Systems
      3. Implementation and Operation of Solutions
      4. Monitoring and Evaluation
      5. Communication and Public Engagement
   4. Interdisciplinary Nature
      1. Connections to Civil Engineering
         1. Infrastructure Design
         2. Water Resources Management
      2. Connections to Chemical Engineering
         1. Process Design
         2. Chemical Treatment Methods
      3. Connections to Biology and Chemistry
         1. Microbial Processes
         2. Chemical Reactions in the Environment
      4. Connections to Public Health
         1. Disease Prevention
         2. Exposure Assessment