An introduction to environmental engineering with a focus on topical issues such as the following: an understanding of socio- technical systems of current and future engineering practice, and broad professional skills. The seminar will introduce these topics in the context of engineering learning in a synthesis and design studio environment.

Development of students' creative problem-solving and design skills through one individual and three group projects with specific instruction on observation, modeling (e.g., AutoCAD, Stella, drawing), design, creativity, synthesis, and project management.

Introductory course in engineering graphics and visualization as applied to processes, devices and systems appropriate to students' individual engineering disciplines. Class will be comprised of common lectures for all engineering students accompanied by relevant laboratory measurements and data collection to be incorporated into a graphics format appropriate to the students' respective engineering focuses.

Continuation of the development of students' problem-solving and design skills through two major design challenges with specific instruction on problem identification, problem framing, determination of appropriate analytical approaches, design, synthesis, and reflection. The environmental design challenges will result in concrete and locally implementable deliverables.

An introduction to the practice of environmental engineering in society, the impact of human society on the environment, and the general concept of sustainability. Emphasis is placed on the key topics, such as air, water, land, natural resources, emissions, climate, and engineered systems.

Development of students' critical thinking skills integrated with value judgment, societal preferences, economic feasibility, and human/environmental ethics in development of environmental engineering design solutions that conform to the basic laws of natural and mathematical sciences. Students will engage in a systems-based methodology of problem-framing, question-development, and multiple solution derivation.

Emphasis on the fundamental physics and chemistry of the atmosphere. Topics to be covered include atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, atmospheric radiation and energy balance, atmospheric chemistry, the atmospheric boundary layer, climate dynamics, weather systems and climate dynamics with applications.

Introduction to energy principles and analysis based on the fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer. The first law of thermodynamics will be introduced and examined in-depth with respect to its applications at multiple scales.

Extension of energy, thermodynamics, and heat transfer fundamentals from Energy Analysis I using the second law of thermodynamics and the field of energetics. Concepts of exergy and energy transformations will be developed and used in the analysis of ecosystem function in the open environment. Additional attention will be given to availability analysis in energy production and utilization in building design and industrial systems with an emphasis on how these concepts influence the overall sustainability of systems.

Introduction to the urban system, including built environment, stormwater, water/air quality, pollutant fate/transport, public health, human behavior, environmental policy, economics, and conservation. Design elements and engineering standards of engineered infrastructure, including water treatment, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management. Water analysis laboratory experiments will be conducted.

An introduction to urban systems through a water analysis laboratory. Experiments will be conducted that relate to water quality, drinking water treatment, water reclamation, stormwater, and solid waste management. Tours of local drinking water, water reclamation, and solid waste facilities.

An overview of the practices, component disciplines, and lexicons of ecological restoration, natural infrastructure, and nature-based solutions. Students will learn the concepts, theories, and applications of ecological engineering and restoration while gaining practical skills for being part of a project delivery team to carry out projects in the real world.