Kerala Technological university KTU First year B.tech Syllabus for BE103 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING is given By
Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
1. To have an increased awareness among students on issues in areas of sustainability
2. To have an insight into global environmental issues
3. To establish a clear understanding of the role and impact of various aspects of engineering and engineering decisions on environmental, societal, and economic problems.
References:
1. Mackenthun, K.M., Basic Concepts in Environmental Management, Lewis Publication, London,
2. Introduction to Environmental Engineering: special indian edition,Mackenzie Davis, David Cornwell, Amazon.com
3. Anil Markandya, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Prospects for Developi
Course No. : BE103
Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
L-T-P-Credits: 2-1-0-3
Year of Introduction: 2015
Course Objectives:
The purpose of this course is:-1. To have an increased awareness among students on issues in areas of sustainability
2. To have an insight into global environmental issues
3. To establish a clear understanding of the role and impact of various aspects of engineering and engineering decisions on environmental, societal, and economic problems.
Syllabus:
Sustainability-
need and concept, understanding sustainability and threats,
environment acts and legislations for protection of resources; Different
types of tools for assessing sustainability in engineering,
Environmental Impact Assessment studies; Energy, Conventional and
renewable sources, Green buildings, green materials; Natural resources
and their pollution, preservation of resources, treatment of pollutants,
Different types of waste, waste to energy concept, Global effects of
pollution
Expected outcome:
The student will be
• Able to appreciate and explain the different types of environmental pollution problems and their sustainable solutions
• Able to apply the concepts of sustainability in their respective area of specialization
• Able to appreciate and explain the different types of environmental pollution problems and their sustainable solutions
• Able to apply the concepts of sustainability in their respective area of specialization
References:
2. Introduction to Environmental Engineering: special indian edition,Mackenzie Davis, David Cornwell, Amazon.com
3. Anil Markandya, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Prospects for Developi
