Module Details
| Module Code: |
EPRO7002 |
| Title: |
BS Environmental Services
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Long Title:
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BS Environmental Services
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
8510 - Environmental Protection
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| 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.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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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
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| 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 |
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Ecological Concepts
Ecological concepts; ecosystems and their interactions; the need for biodiversity. Industrial ecology; environmental impacts, protection, and remedial action.
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Environmental Legislation
The role of the EPA. Licencing, monitoring and enforcement. Environmental impact assessment. IPPC Licencing; BAT, BREF; EQS, ELV.
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Water Treatment
Drinking water quality standards; water chemistry; water treatment: SBC, softening, filtration; disinfection, fluoridation.
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Wastewater Treatment
Introduction to wastewater microbiology; pretreatment of wastewaters; primary, secondary and tertiary treatments. Aerobic and anaerobic treatment; sludge treatment and disposal.
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Air Pollution
EU standards. Risks to health; physical, chemical, biological impacts. Global issues. Meteorology and atmospheric dilution/dispersion.
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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.
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Waste Management
Industrial ecology, LCA, design for the environment. Waste minimisation strategies; waste reduction; end-of-pipe solutions. Material balance.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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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. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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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].
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Metcalf & Eddy. (2013), Wastewater Engineering Treatment and Reuse, 5th. 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12, McGraw Hill, NY, [ISBN: 978125925093].
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T E Graedel, Braden R Allenby. (2010), Industrial ecology and sustainable engineering, 1st. Prentice Hall, NJ, p.403, [ISBN: 9780136008064].
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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].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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