Introduction to Environmental Modeling (ENVR 451) – Fall Semester
Textbook: “Essentials of Chemical Reactor Engineering.” H. Scott Fogler.
Objective: Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of environmental modeling with a focus on chemical reaction rates and reaction mechanisms. The course will cover mole balances, rate laws, chemical kinetics, and reactor design. These principles can be applied to any environmental system where chemical transformations must be described. This course will provide competencies in identifying environmental engineering problems, needs, and objectives. We will evaluate problems quantitatively using measurements and models of contaminant transport or reactions in environmental media (e.g., air, soil, and water). We will develop and design appropriate controls and facilities to solve environmental engineering problems. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills related to environmental engineering. Obtain broad exposure to contemporary issues in environmental sciences, environmental health and environmental engineering. Students will be asked to demonstrate effective written and oral health communication skills appropriately adapted to professional and lay audiences with varying knowledge and skills.
MS Environmental Engineering Capstone (ENVR 992) – Spring Semester
This course is a culminating experience where students extend, critique and apply knowledge gained in the classroom. The immersive capstone project gives the students the opportunity to integrate and synthesize their learning through a tangible project. The course will focus on practical solutions to public health related disasters. The experience-based topic will have the flexibility to allow for substantive contributions from students of all backgrounds enrolled in the Gillings School of Public Health.
Air Quality and Atmospheric Sciences Seminar (ENVR 777)
This is a seminar series focused on topics covering any aspect of air quality and atmospheric sciences.