ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (2500019) – Course 2025/26 PDF
Syllabus
Learning Objectives
Knowledge of the characteristics of sewage and drinkable water. Microbial Kinetics. Design of Sedimenters. Processes and design of conventional treatment systems. Decentralized sanitation systems. Drinkable water: processes and technology. Desalination: Processes and technology. Sludge Management. Urban waste management. Noise pollution. Air pollution. 1 Ability to conduct a water quality analysis study including chemical and biological factors. 2 Ability to analyze the cycle of a sewage treatment plant. 3 Ability to analyze the cycle of a water purification plant. Basic knowledge of ecology and ecosystems, kinetics of microbial growth. Microbiological quality of a water. Chemistry, biogeochemical cycles: nitrogen, phosphorous, carbon and sulfur. BOD5 and COD. Environmental Management: Evaluation of the quality of a water, Environmental Impact, limnology, biological diversity. Water purification: disinfection and fluoridation.Sewage treatment (urban and industrial), sanitation networks, basic sewage treatment processes, secondary, activated sludge. Sludge digestion, physico-chemical, lagoon and autonomous sanitation. Submarine outfalls, reuse of sewage and sludge. Knowledge and understanding of the main treatment systems of drinkable water, wastewater and municipal solid waste.
Competencies
Especific
Ability to apply study methodologies and environmental impact assessments. (Common module to the Civil branch)
Knowledge and understanding of the supply and sanitation systems, as well as their sizing, construction and conservation. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)
Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of ecosystems and environmental factors. (Specific technology module: Hydrology)
Knowledge of urban services projects related to water distribution and sanitation. (Specific technology module: Hydrology)
Knowledge and understanding of the supply and sanitation systems, as well as their sizing, construction and conservation. (Specific technology module: Hydrology)
Generic
Scientific-technical training for the exercise of the profession of Technical Engineer of Public Works and knowledge of the functions of advice, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation.
Ability to project, inspect and direct works, in their field.
Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. Pose and solve construction engineering problems with initiative, decision-making skills and creativity. Develop a systematic and creative method of analysis and problem solving. (Additional school competition).
Total hours of student work
| Hours | Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised Learning | Large group | 30h | 50.00 % | |
| Medium group | 30h | 50.00 % | ||
| Self Study | 90h | |||
Teaching Methodology
The course consists of 3 hours per week of lectures in the classroom, outlining the basics of the subject, presenting examples and solving exercises. Support material is provided through the Virtual Campus ATENEA. There is a compulsory technical visit. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.
Grading Rules
The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.
The grade for the course is obtained from continuous assessment activities and exams. Continuous assessment includes activities such as exercises and a technical visit (30% of the grade for the course). Exams consist of theroretical questions with exercises. There are two exams (35% of the grade for the course each). Criteria for re-evaluation qualification and eligibility: Students that failed the ordinary evaluation and have regularly attended all evaluation tests will have the opportunity of carrying out a re-evaluation test during the period specified in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed the test or were qualified as non-attending will not be admitted to the re-evaluation test. The maximum mark for the re-evaluation exam will be five over ten (5.0). The non-attendance of a student to the re-evaluation test, in the date specified will not grant access to further re-evaluation tests. Students unable to attend any of the continuous assessment tests due to certifiable force majeure will be ensured extraordinary evaluation periods. These tests must be authorized by the corresponding Head of Studies, at the request of the professor responsible for the course, and will be carried out within the corresponding academic period.
Test Rules
Failure to perform a continuous assessment activity in the scheduled period will result in a mark of zero in that activity. To have access to the re-evaluation the minimum mark is 4.
Office Hours
Appointments may be fixed by e-mail or during the lectures.
Bibliography
Basic
- Kiely, G. Ingeniería ambiental: fundamentos, entornos, tecnologías y sistemas de gestión. Madrid: McGraw-Hill, 1999. ISBN 8448120396.
- Mihelcic, J.R. Fundamentos de ingeniería ambiental. México: Limusa, 2001. ISBN 9681859162.
- Henry, J.G.; Heinke, G.W. Ingeniería ambiental. 2a ed. México: Prentice-Hall, 1999. ISBN 9701702662.
- Water treatment handbook. 7th ed. Malmaison Cedex: Degremont, 2007. ISBN 9782743009700.
- Metcalf & Eddy. Wastewater engineering: treatment and resource recovery. 5th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2014. ISBN 9780077441210.
Complementary
- Lipps, W.C.; Braun-Howland, E.B.; Baxter, T.E. (eds.). Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater. 24th ed. American Public Health Association, 2023. ISBN 9780875532998.
- Agencia de Residus de Catalunya. Generalitat de Catalunya,
- Agencia Catalana de l'Aigua. Generalitat de Catalunya,
- Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona - Medi Ambient.