Environmental Transport Processes for Civil and Environmental Engineers

Understanding how pollutants, nutrients, and chemicals move through water, air, and soil is fundamental to protecting our natural resources and designing sustainable infrastructure. This text-only course provides a clear, mathematically sound introduction to the transport processes that govern our environment. You will transition from analyzing basic fluid transport to modeling complex environmental systems using modern analytical frameworks. What you'll learn: Understand core transport mechanisms including diffusion, advection, and dispersion; Apply mass balance equations to model chemical concentrations in rivers, lakes, and soils; Analyze boundary layer effects and shear flow in environmental systems; Practice estimating pollutant fate and transport using modern mathematical formulations; Evaluate the impact of physical transport processes on water quality and environmental remediation. The course begins with foundational definitions and key terminology of fluid mechanics and mass transfer, then guides you step-by-step through practical transport equations, modeling scenarios, and real-world environmental engineering applications. This course is designed for beginners in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, with no prior transport phenomena experience required. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in environmental fluid mechanics and transport analysis.