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Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
COURSE OUTLINE
CIVE 410 – Solid Waste, Air and Water Pollution
Term – Summer 2019 (30113)
Instructor Office Hours:
Dr. Natalie Linklater Days: Thursdays
Phone: n/a Time: Please email to set up a time
E-mail: [email protected] Location: ECS 319
List all prerequisites and co-requisites: CIVE 310
LECTURE DATE(S)
Section: Days: Time: Location:
301113 A01 Tuesday 3:00 – 5:50 pm ECS 108
TUTORIAL/LAB SECTIONS
Section: Days: Time: Location:
30108 B01 and 30110 B02
Wednesday 1:30 – 4:20 pm ELW B220,ECS 108, or ISC-371*
Wednesday 1:30 – 4:20 pm ELW B220,ECS 108, or ISC-371*
* See schedule at end of this document
TA Name E-mail Office
Jefferson Wu [email protected] EHUT-135, please request appointment by email, primarily for lab-component of the course
Required Text Optional Text
Systems Analysis for Water Technology Title: Environmental Engineering (Chap 10 and 11)
Author: Gujer Authors: Mihelcic & Zimmerman
Publisher/Year: Springer (2008) Publisher/Year: Wiley (2014)
Note: This book is available online at the library
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Urban sources of air and water pollution, acute and chronic health effects of pollution
taught through case studies; environmental quality standards and compliance criteria in BC and Canada; air and water quality modelling for prediction, introduction to software; integrated waste management and design, reduce, reuse, recycle, resource recovery and utilization, composting, fundamentals of waste degradation and disposal, geo-environmental aspects of landfill design, leachate and gas management at landfills.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this course, students will be able to: Integrated Solid Waste Management
Describe key components and objectives of solid waste management
Integrate principles of the pollution prevention hierarchy into solid waste management
Calculate dry and wet weight generation rates for specific components from available data
Determine appropriate C/N ration for composting
Calculate oxygen requirements and methane generation rates using stoichiometry and mass composition
Explain concerns of landfill leachate
Discuss 5 pathways of greenhouse gas generation at landfills
Calculate area of landfills based on daily cell construction
Identify key public policy consultation methods and their strengths and weaknesses
Identify key public policy options and their strengths and weaknesses
Estimate costs for different-sized landfills, using economy-of-scales factors Mass Balance and Transport Processes
Define what is a model and the different types of models
Describe the mass transport processes of advection, dispersion, and diffusion Air Quality
Described how the urban, regional, and global scale of different air pollutant problems influence chemical reaction, transport, and impact
Understand and apply the IPAT equation to automotive emissions
Describe the important features of the air pollutants of the troposphere and the stratosphere
Describe the formation of CO2 during combustion
Write and explain the chemical reactions that describe the formation of ground-level and stratospheric ozone
Use and apply the air quality index
Differentiate between point, area, and mobile sources of air emissions
Describe and differentiate between different emission control strategies
Explain meteorological and ground-level features influence atmospheric stability and the vertical and horizontal movement of air parcels
Apply Gaussian dispersion models to estimate downward wind concentrations of pollutants. System Analysis for Water
Describe, in words and mathematically, the different types of reactors – batch, CSTR, and plug-flow
Calculate the hydraulic retention time for the different types of reactors
Model a real reactor and describe how hydraulics to the reactor can be improved
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Weight & Date(s) of Assessments Weight Date
Project Report 20 % July 11, 5 pm
Project Presentation 10 % Any time before or on June 25
Lab Report+ 20 % 2 weeks after lab session
Test 1* 20 % June 5
Test 2* 20 % June 26
Other assigned work 10 % Discussed in class
+ You must attend your assigned lab session and complete your share of the writing of the report to pass the course * You must pass both tests to pass the course ASSIGNMENTS (Include Assignment Schedule) (Description & Method of Delivery)
Assignments for the course include a research project which will include a report and presentation as well as a lab report. All descriptions will be discussed in class and posted to the CIVE 410 CourseSpaces site. Both a hardcopy submission in the course dropbox located on 3rd floor of ECS and electronic submission via CourseSpaces are required. Late submissions have a penalty of 20% per day and are not longer accepted after 5 days.
Assignment # Modules Start Due
1 Project Report O5.07 07.11
2 Project Presentation 05.07 Any time on or before 06.25
3 Lab Report 07.09 2 weeks following lab session by 5 pm
4 Short Assignments Various To be discussed in class
LABORATORIES (Description & Method of Delivery) (remove example text)
Everyone will complete one lab experiment in a small lab group of 4 students. Each lab session will have 2 groups of 4 students for a total of 8 students. Lab sessions will take place in ISC-371. Lab reports are to be completed in your group teams. Laboratory reports are to be submitted as a hardcopy to the CIVE 410 dropbox by 5 pm two week following the lab session as well as electronically via CourseSpaces.
Lab/Group # Lab Session Day &Time Report Due (hard and electronic copies due by 5 pm)
1 07.09 Tuesday, 3 to 5:50 pm 07.23
2 07.10 Wednesday 1:30 to 4:20pm 07.24
3 07.16 Tuesday, 3 to 5:50 pm 07.30
4 07.17 Wednesday 1:30 to 4:20pm 07.31
5 07.23 Tuesday, 3 to 5:50 pm 08.06
6 07.24 Wednesday 1:30 to 4:20pm 08.07
NOTES:
A 10 to 15-minute break will be provided approximately half-way during class.
As a curtesy, cells phones should be turned to silent during class.
All course material will be provided on CourseSpaces.
Solutions to the midterm will be provided and discussed in class.
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One sheet of handwritten notes, in your own handwriting, will be permitted during both tests. Sheets will be examined at the beginning of the tests and any photocopies will be confiscated.
The late assignment penalty is 20% per day.
PROJECT: (Description & Method of Delivery)
A research report on a topic of your choosing related to the topics of the course (solid waste, air pollution, or water pollution) is to be completed.
Students are to work in groups of 3-5 people, working alone is NOT allowed.
The topic of your research should be UNIQUE. A short topic description (3-5 sentences) should be emailed to the instructor, who will then post the list to CourseSpaces. If you find that there is overlap between your topic and that of another group, please discuss with the other group to make sure that there is sufficient distinction between the topics.
Research topics should focus on clearly identifying a problem and potential solutions.
A presentation to the class is also expected and should be 7-10 minute presentations followed by 5 minute of active answer and question period. An interactive component is highly encouraged.
Presentations can be completed any time between May 14 to June 25, 2019, inclusively.
Final reports are to be submitted as hard copy and electronically via CourseSpaces by July 11, 2019.
NOTE: Failure to complete the laboratory requirements will result in a grade of N being awarded for the course.
Failure to pass either test will result in a failing grade for the course.
The final grade obtained from the above marking scheme for the purpose of GPA calculation will be based on the percentage-to-grade point conversion table as listed in the current Undergraduate Calendar.
COURSE LECTURE NOTES
Course lecture notes and all other course material will be provided via Course Space. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials supplied to students in this course have been prepared by the instructor and are intended for use in this course only. These materials are NOT to be re-circulated digitally, whether by email or by uploading or copying to websites, or to others not enrolled in this course. Violation of this policy may in some cases constitute a breach of academic integrity as defined in the UVic Calendar. There will be no supplemental examination for this course.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Note to Students:
Students who have issues with the conduct of the course should discuss them with the instructor first. If these discussions do not resolve the issue, then students should feel free to contact the Chair of the Department by email or the Chair's Secretary to set up an appointment.
“Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled. An academic unit may require a student to withdraw from a course if the student is registered in another course that occurs at the same time….
An instructor may refuse a student admission to a lecture, laboratory, online course discussion or learning activity, tutorial or other learning activity set out in the course outline because of lateness, misconduct, inattention or failure to meet the responsibilities of the course set out in the course outline. Students who neglect their academic work may be assigned a final grade of N or debarred from final examinations.
Students who do not attend classes must not assume that they have been dropped from a course by an academic unit or an instructor. Courses that are not formally dropped will be given a failing grade, students may be required to withdraw and will be required to pay the tuition fee for the course.” UVic Calendar, (2017-2018) http://web.uvic.ca/calendar/undergrad/info/regulations/attendance.html
Accommodation of Religious Observance The University recognizes its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for students whose observance of holy days might conflict with the academic requirements of a course or program. Students are permitted to absent themselves from classes, seminars or workshops for the purposes of religious or spiritual observance. In the case of compulsory classes or course events, students will normally be required to provide reasonable notice to their instructors of their intended absence from the class or event for reasons of religious or spiritual observance. In consultation with the student, the instructor will determine an appropriate means of accommodation. The instructor may choose to reschedule classes or provide individual assistance. Where a student’s participation in a class event is subject to grading, every reasonable effort will be made to allow the student to make up for the missed class through alternative assignments or in subsequent classes. Students who require a rescheduled examination must give reasonable notice to their instructors. If a final exam cannot be rescheduled within the regular exam period, students may request an academic concession.
To avoid scheduling conflicts, instructors are encouraged to consider the timing of holy days when scheduling class events. For further information, including a list of days of religious observances, please contact the Equity and Human Rights Office or visit their website: <web.uvic.ca/eqhr>
Discrimination and Harassment Policy (GV0205) http://web.uvic.ca/calendar/general/policies.html
Standards for Professional Behaviour
“It is the responsibility of all members of the Faculty of
Engineering, students, staff and faculty, to adhere to and promote standards of professional behaviour that support an effective learning environment that prepares graduates for careers as professionals….”
You are advised to read the Faculty of Engineering Document Standards for Professional Behaviour which contains important information regarding conduct in courses, labs, and in the general use of facilities. https://www.uvic.ca/engineering/assets/docs/professional-behaviour.pdf
Policy on Academic Integrity Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic fraud are taken very seriously by both the University and the Department. You should consult the Undergraduate Calendar http://web.uvic.ca/calendar/undergrad/info/regulations/academic-integrity.html for the UVic policy on academic integrity.
Equality This course aims to provide equal opportunities and access for all students to enjoy the benefits and privileges of the class and its curriculum and to meet the syllabus requirements. Reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made available to students with documented disabilities (physical, mental, learning) in order to give them the opportunity to successfully meet the essential requirements of the course. The accommodation will not alter academic standards or learning outcomes, although the student may be allowed to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a different way. It is not necessary for you to reveal your disability and/or confidential medical information to the course instructor. If you believe that you may require accommodation, the course instructor can provide you with information about confidential resources on campus that can assist you in arranging for appropriate accommodation. Alternatively, you may want to contact the Resource Centre for Students with a Disability located in the Campus Services Building.
The University of Victoria is committed to promoting, providing, and protecting a positive, and supportive and safe learning and working environment for all its members."
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Tentative Course Schedule
Wk Tuesday 3-5:50 pm
Wednesday 1:30-4:20 pm
Topic Book & Chapter
Assignments & Due Dates
1 May 7
Intro to the course Module 1 Integrated Waste Management Room: ECS 108
Mihelcic & Zimmerman Chap 10
Project Report due July 11
Presentations can be done any time before June 25
May 8
Lab Section B01 Module 1 Behavioral Insights Workshop Room: Lab Wing B220
Supplemental Material
2 May 14
Module 1 Integrated Waste Management Room: ECS 108
Mihelcic & Zimmerman Chap 10
May 15
Lab Section B02 Module 1 Behavioral Insights Workshop Room: Lab Wing B220
Supplemental Material
3 May 21 Module 2/3 System Boundary and Material Balances Room: ECS 108
Gujer Chap 3
May 22
Module 2/3 Transportation Processes
Gujer Chap 4
4 May 28
Module 2 Air Pollution Room: ECS 104
Mihelcic & Zimmerman Chap 11
May 29
Tentative Field trip to the landfill
Submit questions for test
5 June 4 Module 2 Air Pollution Room: ECS 104
Mihelcic & Zimmerman Chap 11
June 5
Test 1
6 June 11
Module 3 Transformation Processes
Gujer
June 12
Module 3 Ideal Reactors
Gujer
7 June 18
Module 3 Dynamic Behavior
Gujer
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June 19 Module 3 Reactor Design
Gujer Submit Questions for Test 2
8 June 25
Presentations Review – Test 2 Module 3 Modeling for Real Reactors
Gujer Last possible day for presentations
June 26
Test 2
9 July 2
Break – no class
July 3
Break – no class
10 July 9 Lab Group 1
Room: ISC-371 Lab Reports are due within 2 weeks of your experiment. Hardcopy
submission by 5 pm in course dropbox, 3rd floor of ECS
Electronic submission via CourseSpaces
July 10 Lab Group 2
Room: ISC-371
11 July 16 Lab Group 3
Room: ISC-371
July 17 Lab Group 4
Room: ISC-371
12 July 23 Lab Group 5
Room: ISC-371
July 24 Lab Group 6
Room: ISC-371
13 July 30
No Class
July 31
No Class
