Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Design

Civil and environmental engineering projects rely on a precise understanding of how fluids, soils, and chemical agents interact in the subsurface. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of physical geology, fluid dynamics, and environmental chemistry, preparing you to analyze and design real-world systems. You will learn to evaluate porous media, calculate fluid flow through soils, and determine reaction times for environmental remediation. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental concepts of porosity, void ratio, and soil matrix properties. - Apply Darcy's Law to calculate hydraulic conductivity and subsurface fluid flow. - Determine neutralization times for chemical reactions in environmental cleanup scenarios. - Explore modern sustainable remediation techniques and green engineering design concepts. - Practice solving engineering design calculations through structured, step-by-step written exercises. The course begins with key terminology, basic soil mechanics, and foundational physics before moving into fluid transport equations and chemical kinetics. You will conclude by exploring modern environmental modeling principles used by engineers today. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires only basic algebra and a curiosity about how our built and natural environments interact. Start building your foundation in civil and environmental engineering design today.