Environmental Assessment

Code

CHEE2045

School

Chemical & Environmental Engineering

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year Malaysia

Summary

Target Students

Year 2 students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science.

Classes

• One 1-hour tutorial each week for 24 weeks
• One 2-hour lecture each week for 24 weeks

Assessment

• 15% Coursework 1: A group presentation on a major environmental disaster and its associated environmental impacts (20 Minutes). Due in November
• 25% Coursework 2: An individual submission consisting of a 1500-word report on information gathering, desk study and problem statement, walk-over, life cycle assessment and conceptual site model. Due in March.
• 60% Coursework 3: Part 1- A group preliminary planning meeting assessing the sampling selection plans, sample analysis methods, resource and time needs evaluations and allocation of tasks (30 Minutes). Due in March. 30% of the total CW3 mark. Part 2- A 1500-word detailed individual write-up and submission of final results. Due in May. 30% of the total CW3 mark. Part 3- A group presenattion in the form of EIA public hearing (20 Minutes). Due in May. 40% of the total CW3 mark.

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A1.2.4 Have a basic understanding of relevant elements from engineering disciplines commonly associated with chemical engineering
A2.5.2 Understand the inter-dependence of elements of a complex system and be able to synthesise such systems by integrating process steps into a sequence and applying analysis techniques.
A2.6.0.2 Understand the principles of risk assessment and of safety management, and be able to apply techniques for the assessment and abatement of process and product hazards.
A2.6.0.3 Understand methods of identifying process hazards (e.g. HAZOP), and of assessing environmental impact.
A2.6.0.5 Have knowledge of the local legislative framework and how it is applied to the management of safety, health and environment in practice and in the workplace, from the perspectives of all involved, including operators, designers, contractors, researchers, visitors and the public.
A2.7.0.1 Understand the principles of sustainability (environmental, social and economic) and be able to apply techniques for analysing, throughout the lifecycle, the interaction of process, product and plant with the environment.
A2.7.0.2 Understand and be able to apply the main methods of minimizing the environmental impact on air, water, land, and integrated eco-systems, including waste minimization at source and ‘end-of-pipe’ methods.
A3.2.3 Be able to find and apply, with judgement, information from technical literature and other sources.
A3.2.4 Be aware of the importance of codes of practice and industry standards and have some experience of applying them
A4.3.2 Be able to work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies.
A5.2.1 Have developed a wide range of problem-solving skills.
A5.2.2 Have developed a range of effective communication skills including written reports and presentations.
A5.2.3 Recognise the importance of working effectively with others and have acquired a range of experience in achieving this.
A5.2.4 Recognise the importance of leadership skills and have had some opportunity to acquire these
A5.2.6 Recognise the importance of project planning and time management and have acquired a range of experience in achieving these.
A6.0.1 Have the ability to handle uncertainty and complexity.

EAC PO

EAC PO4: Investigation - Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK8);
EAC PO6: The Engineer and the World - Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7) 
EAC PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team Work - Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9);
EAC PO9: Communication - Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences;
EAC PO10: Project Management and Finance - Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments; 

Conveners

• Dr Sara Kazemi Yazdi