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Environmental Systems (CEGE0015)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of different environmental systems and how they interact with each other, as well as practical skills to monitor and assess environmental quality. This is an introductory course where students will learn the basics of environmental engineering sciences and the methods to analyse and manage environmental problems. In this course, we focus on five different environmental systems: air, energy, water, land and waste. Students will learn practical skills such as air quality assessment and visit environmental sites to learn how complex environmental problems are managed with a systems approach. Through guest lectures from academics and industry, students will also learn how theoretical knowledge can be applied in practice with case studies in particular environmental problems.

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss how environmental pollutants impact on ecosystems
  • Discuss how different environmental systems interact with each other
  • Explain the sources and characteristics of key air pollutants
  • Explain the factors that drive air pollution
  • Discuss environmental management options for energy systems
  • Discuss energy supply issues, energy sources and technologies
  • Perform basic indoor air quality sampling techniques
  • Write a technical laboratory report
  • Explain the framework used in life cycle assessment
  • Explain the concept of microbiological risk assessment and why it is necessary
  • Explain the hydrologic water cycle, water availability and sources
  • Explain the causes and consequences of eutrophication and acidification of natural waters
  • Discuss water supply strategies and water treatment technologies
  • Describe the characteristics of contaminated land, and contaminated land remediation technologies
  • Describe the characteristics of contaminated groundwater and remediation technologies
  • Discuss sources and management options for municipal and industrial solid waste

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
60% Coursework
40% Other form of assessment
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
29
Module leader
Professor Lena Ciric
Who to contact for more information
l.ciric@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
60% Coursework
40% Other form of assessment
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
31
Module leader
Professor Lena Ciric
Who to contact for more information
l.ciric@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
60% Coursework
40% Other form of assessment
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
22
Module leader
Professor Lena Ciric
Who to contact for more information
l.ciric@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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