Course description
Types of industrial wastes; solids and liquids, nuclear waste, Causes and effects of water, land and air pollution; legislation on pollution; industries' responsibilities. Wastewater treatment; air pollution control technologies; Incineration of industrial wastes, responsible use of landfills, recycling; sampling, analysis, and management of industrial effluent. Characteristics of water and Purification of water for drinking purposes. Water softening methods, hard water, and industries.
Mode of Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown |
% |
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Continuous assessment |
30 |
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Project work |
30 |
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End of Semester Examination |
40 |
Course Policy
Beside the university’s policy on course delivery and evaluation, students are expected to actively participate in learning process by obeying the following course policies:
• Coming class on time (punctuality)
• Attend all class sessions
• Be prepared to learn and actively participate during class discussion
• Do all assignments, group works, project works, and presentations on time
• All students are expected to complete their own work to the best of their ability and cheating is strictly forbidden
• Do not miss quizzes, assignments, and exams unless you are forced due to health and other reasonable problems
• Cite all sources consulted to any extent (including material from the internet), whether or not assigned and whether or not quoted directly. It is strictly forbidden to take others' work and present as own.
• Make-up the class shall be conducted if classes are missed due to national holidays and/or when unpredicted conditions result in class dismissal
References
1. A. K. De, Environmental Chemistry: New Age International Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi.
2. S. M. Khopkar, Environmental Pollution Analysis: Wiley Eastern Ltd, New Delhi.
3. Environmental Chemistry, B. K. Sharma (Krishna Prakashan Media (P) Ltd., Meerut).
3. Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, C. S. Rao (Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi)
4. Engineering Chemistry, Jain and Jain (Dhanpat Rai and Sons)
5. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, G. M. Masters
6. Environmental pollution, H.N.DIX (J.W & Sons).
7. Chemical Technology, Vol I, D.Venkateshwaraly (C.Chand & co)
- Teacher: Seguye Shamena