Module Details

Module Code: EPRO7002
Title: BS Environmental Services
Long Title: BS Environmental Services
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8510 - Environmental Protection
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module is designed to give the level 7 student in the 3rd year of study a solid grounding in essential environmental services viz. the control of wastes to air/soil/water; environmental management; and environmental law.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Argue the case for biodiversity and the conflicts inherent in industrial development.
LO2 Interpret environmental management and associated legislation, regulation and technology.
LO3 Identify sources of pollution and their effects on air, water and soil quality.
LO4 Apply approved design principles to optimization, minimization, recovery, treatment and disposal of wastes across a spectrum of industries.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Ecological Concepts
Ecological concepts; ecosystems and their interactions; the need for biodiversity. Industrial ecology; environmental impacts, protection, and remedial action.
Environmental Legislation
The role of the EPA. Licencing, monitoring and enforcement. Environmental impact assessment. IPPC Licencing; BAT, BREF; EQS, ELV.
Water Treatment
Drinking water quality standards; water chemistry; water treatment: SBC, softening, filtration; disinfection, fluoridation.
Wastewater Treatment
Introduction to wastewater microbiology; pretreatment of wastewaters; primary, secondary and tertiary treatments. Aerobic and anaerobic treatment; sludge treatment and disposal.
Air Pollution
EU standards. Risks to health; physical, chemical, biological impacts. Global issues. Meteorology and atmospheric dilution/dispersion.
Solid Waste
Solid waste in Ireland: sources, quantities, composition; economics of recycling/disposal. Site selection issues for incineration/landfill Incineration: Design and operation; throughput and energy recovery. Waste streams to landfill, air, water. Landfill: Design, operation, long term care issues. Biogas and leachate.
Waste Management
Industrial ecology, LCA, design for the environment. Waste minimisation strategies; waste reduction; end-of-pipe solutions. Material balance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Research project, unique to each student, on a topic of current concern in Ireland.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Closed-book assessment of material covered to date.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Site visit report
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Topics covered as per "Indicative Content". Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed assistance on research project structure, progress, sources etc. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project work and further study of class content. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Davis, M. L., Cornwell, D. A.. (2012), Introduction to Environmental Engineering, 5th. 1,2,4,5,6,7,9,10, McGraw Hill, NY, p.1040, [ISBN: 978-007132624].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Metcalf & Eddy. (2013), Wastewater Engineering Treatment and Reuse, 5th. 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12, McGraw Hill, NY, [ISBN: 978125925093].
  • T E Graedel, Braden R Allenby. (2010), Industrial ecology and sustainable engineering, 1st. Prentice Hall, NJ, p.403, [ISBN: 9780136008064].
  • Nazih K. Shammas, Lawrence K. Wang. (2016), Water Engineering: Hydraulics, Distribution and Treatment, 1st. 1,2,6,7,8, John Wiley & Sons, NY, p.832, [ISBN: 978-0-470-390].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBSEN_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Building Services Engineering 6 Mandatory