Course Description

This course deals with ecosystems-life support systems in the environment, water quality management, air pollution and control, noise pollution, land use & control of soil pollution, wetlands use and management, environmental legislation and policies, environmental impact analysis and monitoring of development projects.

Objectives

  • Understand the major causes of environmental pollution and its impacts locally and globally.
  • Appreciate the range of pollution mitigation strategies (Best Management Practices).
  • Introduce the legislation designed to protect the environment both locally and internationally
  • Introduce the economic aspects of pollution and its control and the role of environmental assessments and education in pollution control.
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CIV4204 Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Management DOC PDF PS