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Objectives
The overall goal of this module is giving future industry leaders the required wherewithal to be able to cope with the difficult equation of protecting the natural resources whilst running a business. State-of-the-Art methods, techniques and tools will be presented, as well as actual research. At the end of the module, attendees are expected to be able to assess, formulate mitigating measures and control the impact of their activity on the environment (e.g. Noise, air and water quality). They should also be able to consider the problem and the respective solutions as a whole; taking into account technical, economic and social dimensions. Yet, even though all those dimension will be presented, the focus of this module will be on the technical competencies of the students –the economic and social dimension will be presented more deeply in other modules of the curriculum– and the lecturers will ensure that they are able to apply mathematics, computer know-how and engineering principles to solve environmental problems. In addition, Students will deepen their knowledge on one of the most important challenges of environmental engineering: the production and management of energy. A strong accent will be put on renewable energies (e.g. thermal, geothermal and photovoltaic processes) giving attendees the key and the outlook needed to understand and be part of this 21st century’s challenge. Last but not least, this module aims to help attendees to work effectively in an interdisciplinary context with other people in different situations and international environment.
Target Attendees / Participants
This module is targeted to current master of engineering students who want a clear understanding on control of pollution in the environment, different waste treatments, and those who are interested in using the tools of science and engineering to solve problems in the natural and built environment.
Course Content by Units
Attendees will learn:
- the formal process of Environmental Impact Assessment,
- theories and scientific approaches,
- dynamic forces and evolutions in global Environemental Impact Assessment
- environmental assessment tools
- consumption patterns and resources protection
-how to minimize waste and energy consumption through design, process integration and the selection of specific equipment
Teaching Methods
The course includes:
- introductory note explaining aim and structure of the course, and used methodology as well
- ex cathedra lecturing illustrated by number of examples
- review of main topics in the end of each lecturing unit
Literature
David P. Lawrence (2003). Environmental Impact Assessment: Practical Solutions to Recurrent Problems, Wiley-Interscience
Gerbec, M. (2011). iNTeg-Risk D2.5.6.1: Report: Part of the Handbook - Environmental impact assessment and sustainability assessment, INTeg-Risk, Stuttgart
Ken Green, Sally Randles (2006). Industrial Ecology And Spaces of Innovation, Edward Elgar Pub
Zhen Chen, Heng Li (2006). Environmental Management in Construction: A Quantitative Approach, Taylor & Francis
Directive 2014/52/EU amending the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU
EIA Directive 2011/92/EU
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