Foundations of Environmental Engineering

As global environmental challenges accelerate, understanding how human infrastructure interacts with natural ecosystems is more critical than ever. This course introduces you to the core principles of environmental engineering, equipping you with the knowledge to address modern ecological and public health challenges. You will transition from understanding basic environmental chemistry to analyzing real-world systems for pollution control and resource recovery. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamental principles of environmental chemistry, biology, and mass balance. * Analyze water supply systems and the chemical processes used to treat municipal drinking water. * Design basic wastewater treatment flows, focusing on biological treatment and nutrient removal. * Evaluate air pollution control technologies and atmospheric dispersion models. * Apply modern solid waste management strategies, including resource recovery and landfill engineering. * Explore sustainable development frameworks and environmental impact assessment methodologies. You will begin by mastering essential scientific concepts and terminology before exploring practical engineering applications in water, air, and soil protection. This text-based program is designed for beginners, aspiring engineers, and sustainability professionals who want to build a solid technical foundation without needing prior engineering experience. Start your journey toward engineering a cleaner, more sustainable world today.