Environmental Engineering Foundations for Civil Engineers

Aspiring civil and environmental engineers need a solid grasp of ecological systems, water quality, and waste management to design sustainable infrastructure for our communities. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core principles of environmental engineering, preparing you to solve real-world design and analysis problems. You will learn to evaluate environmental impact, perform essential design calculations, and apply modern sustainability standards to engineering projects. What you'll learn: Understand core principles of water chemistry, microbiology, and ecological systems; Design municipal water treatment and distribution networks using standard engineering formulas; Calculate wastewater treatment processes, including primary, secondary, and advanced treatment stages; Manage solid and hazardous waste disposal systems while adhering to modern environmental regulations; Evaluate air pollution control technologies and atmospheric dispersion models; Apply modern sustainable design practices and environmental impact assessment methodologies. The course begins with foundational concepts in ecology and chemistry before guiding you through the step-by-step design of water, wastewater, and waste management systems. This text-only course is designed for beginners, engineering students, and professionals preparing for technical exams, with no prior environmental engineering experience required. Start building your foundational knowledge in environmental engineering today.