Uka Tarsadia University
B. Tech
Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering
(030040505)
th
5 Semester
EFFECTIVE FROM June-2012
Uka Tarsadia University
A. Prerequisite:
B. Aim and Objective:
Fundamentals of Civil Engineering and Environmental Studies
To study the concepts of environmental engineering and the
effect of technological advances on the environment
C. Subject Code: 030040505
Subject : Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering
D. Total: 65 Hrs.
[Lecture: 3
Tutorial: 0
Practical: 2]
E. Detailed Syllabus:
Sr. No.
1.
1.1
Weightage
(%)
Topic Name
Introduction
Scope and importance of environmental engineering and
management
Components of environment, types of microbes, growth and
their role in environment.
Demand and sources of water
Water demand, population forecast, water quantity
graph
analysis and Sources of water, drinking water standards,
Requirements
and impurities.
10
3.
Characteristics of water and waste water
35
3.1
Physical, chemical and biological characteristics: Ph, turbidity,
solids, alkalinity, hardness, chlorides, COD, BOD etc
Industrial waste water: Indian standard for effluent disposal and
receiving water body, typical industry Characteristics, disposal
of treated wastewater. Effect of organic pollution on river water
quality, self purification. DO sag curve.
1.2
2.
2.1
2.2
3.2
4.
Pollution
4.1
Introduction to environmental pollution, types of pollution, air
pollution: definition, classification, sources, composition of
atmospheric air, effects of air pollution, air pollution control
method. Noise pollution: definition, measurement, sources,
effects and control.
5.
5.1
Solid waste management
Quantity, composition and Characteristics,
collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal
House drainage
6.
methods
of
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20
12
10
18
10
Uka Tarsadia University
6.1
Principles of house drainage, pipes and traps, classification of
traps: nanhi trap, gully trap, interception trap, grease trap.
Sanitary fitting and house drainage plan.
F. Modes of Transaction (i.e. Delivery)
1. Lectures /discussion method shall be fruitful. It should be supplemented with various
appropriate audio-visual aids.
2. Activity assignment or presentation shall be given to students.
G. Teachers Activities/Practicum
The following activities should be carried out by the teachers:
1. Demonstration of various laboratory experiments
2. Conduction of presentation for the practical approach
H. Student Activities/Practicum
The following activities may be carried out by the students:
1. Study and analysis of characteristics of water and waste water
I. Text Books
1. Water supply engineering by B.C. Punmia
2. Waste Water Engineering by B.C. Punmia
J. Reference Books
1. A.P. Sincero and G.A. Sincero, Environmental Engineering, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi.
2. G. Tchabanoglous, Solid Waste Treatment and Disposal, McGraw Hill Pub.
3. G.S. Birdie and J.S. Birdie, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Dhanpat Rai
Publishing Co. New Delhi.
4. H.C. Parkins, Air Pollution, McGraw-Hill Pub.
5. H.S. Peavy, D.R. Rowe and G. Tchbanoglous, Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill
International Edition.
6. J.A. Salvato, Environmental Sanitation, Wiley Interscience
7. L.W. Canter, Environmental Impact Assessment, McGraw Hill Pub.
8. M.L. Davis and D.A. Cornwell, Introduction to Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill
International edition
9. Metcalf and Eddy (Revised by G. Tchobanoglous Wastewater Engineering: Treatment,
disposal Reuse, Tata-McGraw Hill, New Delhi