CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – UNIVERSITY

N. Bacalso Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Deparment: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Course Number : ES036

Descriptive Title : ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Number of Units/ Credits : 3 units
Number of Hous : 54 hours
Pre-requisite : Chem131 (Chemistry for Engineers - lecture) and Chem 181 (Chemistry for Engineers – laboratory)

I. Course Description :
This course deals with the study of the environment and its relation to man. It covers the basic concept of ecological systems (ecosystems), sustainable development, the different types of
pollution (air, water, land and solid waste, noise ) and their sources, waste treatment processes, disposal, government legislation, rules and regulations related to the environment and waste management, and
environmental management system. It also includes basic engineering application and designs as part of pollution prevention and mitigation.

II. Vision/Mission/Goals (VMG):

CIT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

VISION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT
A reputable school of engineering and architecture regarded by industry and government as a prime
A top academic institution continuously developing values-driven, highly competent, and innovative mover for local and international development.
Technologians.
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT To provide quality education in the development of technically competent, innovative and upright
To ensure quality instruction, research and community extension for the total development of Technologians
engineers and architects.
committed in practicing professionalism and in meeting the demands of local, national and global communities.
GOAL
CORE VALUES
To produce graduates with a comprehensive knowledge and competence in engineering and
 SPIRIT OF ALTRUISM is upholding the common good rather than one’s own interest and
architecture responsive to the dynamic needs of the local and global communities.
enhances capacity of persons to give witness to God’s love for mankind.
 PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE is total quality in any endeavor by striving to work in the best way
that one could. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
 INTEGRITY is an uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles. VISION STATEMENT
 RESPONSIBILITY is accountability over one’s actions. A dependable learning-center for Chemical Engineering regarded by industry and government as an
 INNOVATIVENESS is the ability to create new things as well as to act effectively and imaginatively essential agent for local and international development.
in difficult situations.
 TEAMWORK is the promotion of cooperation and collegiality in the pursuit of the institution’s MISSION STATEMENT
mission. To provide quality education in the development of technically competent, innovative, and values-
 TENACITY is the persistent determination to achieve the Vision, Mission, and Goals of the oriented Chemical Engineers driven towards sustainable growth in the region.
University.

GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
 STATEMENT OF CORE COMPETENCY The department of Chemical Engineering endeavors to produce graduates with the ability:
Science and Technology is a way of academic life among administrators, faculty, and students. In the 1) to apply knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences to the practice of
design, administration, and implementation of curricular programs, technology is embedded, chemical engineering;
articulated, and actuated. 2) to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3) to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural groups in diverse fields and expertise;
4) to identify, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems;
5) to describe and discuss the effects and impact of the chemical engineering profession on the
environment and the society, as well as the social and ethical responsibilities of the profession;
6) to commit to engage in life-long learning and to keep abreast of the current trends and
development in a specific field of specialization.

UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

Code Institutional Outcomes Description Code Institutional Outcomes Description
IO1 Ethical and values-driven Act in accordance with moral and ethical principles personally IO5 Effective communicator Communicate effectively in spoken, written, visual, and other
and professionally forms
IO2 Competent and Apply knowledge of science, mathematics, and technology in IO6 Team player and Work productively as an individual or as a member or leader of a
Technology-oriented life and professional practice manager multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
IO3 Critical thinker and Practice creative and critical thinking skills in solving real-life IO7 Lifelong learner Engage in lifelong learning for personal and professional
problem solver problems development
IO4 Innovative Conduct research, create new things, and act capably in IO8 Well-rounded citizen Use, develop, and integrate knowledge and skills across
complex situations disciplines for nation building and effective global citizenship

STUDENT OUTCOMES
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve engineering problems.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
Within three to five years after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
Cebu Institute of Technology – University, a graduate is expected to: manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards.
d. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
a. Successfully practice in the different Chemical Engineering fields. e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
b. Assume leadership roles in the chemical process industries, academe and other f. Understanding of professional, and ethical responsibility.
technological fields. g. Ability to communicate effectively.
h. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
c. Contribute to the socio-economic environment of their respective communities. economic, environmental, and societal context.
d. Further develop career and personal skills through life-long learning. i. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
l. Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
m.Understand at least one specialized field of chemical engineering practice
III. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

At the end of the course, the students are able to: P.O. / S.O. Code Links P.O. / S.O. Code Links

CLO1. Recognize the various effects of environmental CLO3. Demonstrate the hierarchy of environmental waste
Pollution in relation to the ecosystem. a-E, c-E, e-E, f-E, h-E, j-E management. a-E, c-E, e-E, f-E, h-E, j-E

CLO2. Explain the importance of waste management and its CLO4. Introduction to the designing of an appropriate treatment
a-E, c-E, e-E, f-E, h-E, j-E a-E, c-E, e-E, f-E, h-E, j-E
relevance to the engineering profession. schemes for waste disposal (air, water, solid waste).

IV. Course Outline

Content CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) Teaching Learning Assessment Time Week
Activities (TLA) Tools/ Tasks Frame Number
I. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENG’G. 3 3 3 2 ILO1. Describe the major components of an  Lecture using  Assignment
- Ecosystems ecosytem. multimedia  Quiz
- Symbiotic Relationships ILO2. Differentiate the relationships between  Research work  Presentation
- Food Chain/Web/Food Energy component of an ecosystem. (library/internet) of diagrams 9 hrs.
1-3
- Biogeochemical Cycles (water,oxygen, carbon ILO3. Identify and explain the importance of the  Food web activity on the
dioxide, nitrogen, sulfur) biogeochemical cycle.in the discussions Biogeoche-
about environmental pollution. mical Cycles

II. AIR POLLUTION 3 3 3 2 ILO4. Recognize the different types and source  Creative  Group
- Layers and importance of the atmosphere of air pollutants. Presentation Presentation
- Types & Sources of Air Pollutants  Lecture using  Seatwork
- Effects to human health, vegetation and ILO5. Identify and explain the different multimedia  Prelim Exam
environment in general techniques in controlling air pollution.  Research and 6 hrs. 4-5
- Application of Waste Management Hierarchy discussion of the
- RA 8749 different Air
- Air Pollution Control Devices Pollution Control
- Problem Solving about air pollution Devices (APCD)

III. WATER POLUUTION 3 3 3 2 ILO6. Discuss the ways to measure water  Creative  Group
- Water Quality and Water Standards quality and water standards. Presentation Presentation
- Types & Sources of Water Pollutants  Lecture using  Quiz
- Effects to human health, vegetation and ILO7. Explain the concepts of water pollution. multimedia  Midterm
environment in general Exam 9 hrs. 6-8
- Application of Waste Management Hierarchy ILO8. Identify and explain the different
- RA 9275 treatment/techniques in controlling water
- Wastewater treatment processes pollution.
- Problem solving about wastewater treatment
IV. LAND/SOIL POLLUTION 3 3 3 2 ILO9. Describe the effects of land/soil pollution.  Creative  Group
- Soil Composition and Layers Presentation Presentation
- Types & Sources of Land Pollutants ILO10. Describe ways of treating polluted  Lecture using  Quiz
- Effects to human health, vegetation and land/soil. multimedia  Homework 6 hrs. 9 - 10
environment in general
- Application of Waste Management Hierarchy
- Control Techniques of Land Pollution
 V. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 3 3 3 2 ILO11. Recognize the different Solid Waste and  Creative  Group
- Characteristics of Solid Waste its sources. Presentation Presentation
- Types & Sources of Solid Waste  Lecture using  Quiz
- Effects to human health, vegetation and ILO12. Describe the different ways of managing multimedia
environment in general solid waste anywhere.  Think-Pair- 9 hrs. 11 - 13
- Application of Waste Management Hierarchy Sharing
- RA 9003
- Problem solving about Solid Waste
management.
VI. TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 3 3 3 2 ILO13. Identify the characteristics of  Creative  Group
- Characteristics of Toxic/Hazardous Waste toxic/hazardous waste. Presentation Presentation
- Types & Sources of Toxic/Hazardous Waste  Lecture using  Quiz
- Effects to human health, vegetation and ILO14. Describe the different ways of managing multimedia  Homework
environment in general toxic/hazardous wastes.  Pre-Final 6 hrs. 14 - 15
- Application of Waste Management Hierarchy Exam
- RA 6969
- Problem solving about Toxic and Hazardous
wastes.
VII. NOISE POLLUTION 3 3 3 1 ILO15. Discuss the concepts of sound.  Creative  Group
- Properties of Sound wave Presentation Presentation
- Effects to human health, vegetation and ILO16. Describe the different ways of controlling  Lecture using  Quiz
3 hrs. 16
environment in general noise pollution. multimedia  Homework
- Noise Pollution Control  Think-Pair-
Sharing
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 3 3 2 1 ILO17. Explain the concepts of EMS.  Lecture using  Group
(EMS) multimedia research
- EMS Overview ILO18. Discuss EIA/EIS/EMP process.  Research and project
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Discussion on a  Quiz 6 hrs. 17-18
- Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Case Study of an  Final exam
EIA

Legend: Whether the CLO is addressed by the content/topic.

1 – Sligtly Address 2 – Moderately Address 3 – Substantially Address

V. Instructional Resources/ Textbook

References: 1) Mackenzie L. Davis and David A. Cornwell. (2013). Introduction to Environmental Engineering. 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
(Sci Tech / 628 / D295 / 2013)
2) N.L. Nemerow et al. (2009). Environmental Engineering. 6th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
(Sci Tech / 628 / En89 / 2009)
3) Mackenzie L. Davis and Susan J. Masten. (2009). Principles of Environmental Engineering & Science . 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
(Sci Tech / 628 / D295 / 2009)
4) Filemon A. Uriarte Jr. (2008) Solid Waste Management.
(Fil. / 628.4409914 / Ur2 / 2008)
5) Environmental Magazine; Discover Magazine; Chemical Engineering Magazine
(CIT University Library Periodical Section)

Internet Sources:
www.globalstewards.org www.psdn.org.ph www.ens-newwire.com www.tanggol.org www.chanrobles.com
VI. Focus Values (per month):

June Passion for Excellence December Generosity

July Interdependence January Global Competitiveness
August Teamwork and Tenacity February Love
September Spirit of Altruism and Commitment March Honesty
October Peace and Unity April Patience and Perseverance
November Nationalism May Care for Mother Earth

VII. Course Requirements:

Attendance
Major Examinations (Preliminary, Midterm, Pre-finals & Finals)
Assignments, Homeworks, Seatworks, Research, Group Activities

VIII. Grading System:

MA = 40%-50% Formative Assessment+ 25%-30% Summative Assessment + 25%-30% Synoptic Assesment

FA = 40% MA + 25%-30% Formative Assessment + 15%-20% Summative Assessment + 15%-20% Synoptic Assessment

Legend: MA = Midterm Average Formative Assessment – quizess, seatwork, boardwork, attendance

FA = Final Average Summative Assessment – major examinations ( Prelim, Midterm, Prefinal, Final Exams)
Synoptic Assessment - projects, outputs, research activities

IX. Syllabus Revision:

Version Adapted : March 1, 2020

Revised by : Engr. Rosario G. Dangin

Faculty, ChE Department

Adapted by : Faculty, ChE Department

Noted by : Engr. Amis A. Pacamalan

Asst. Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture
Chair, ChE Department

Approved by : Dr. Evangeline C. Evangelista

Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture