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Environmental Engineering
603
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Principles of Environmental Engineering
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Mass and energy balance for reacting and non-reacting environmental engineering systems under steady state and unsteady state conditions. Fundamentals of momentum, heat and mass transfer as applied in air and water pollution. Thermodynamic and phase equilibria considerations. Contaminant partitioning and transport in air, surface water and groundwater. Chemical reaction kinetics. Application of ideal continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and plug flow reactor (PFR) concepts in environmental engineering. Residence time distribution (RTD) and reactor non-idealities. Introduction to life cycle analysis.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
605
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Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
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Chemistry of organic and inorganic contaminants in the environment. Natural chemical cycles in the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, and consequences of anthropogenic disturbances. Aquatic, atmospheric and soil chemistry. The fate of hazardous, refractory and heavy metal pollutants in the environment. Introductory toxicological chemistry and atmospheric chemistry. Analytical techniques for contaminants in air, water, energy and soil. Introductory microbiology: characteristics and classification of microorganisms, kinetics and mathematical models of microbial growth, applications in environmental engineering. Introduction to ecology.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
616
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Environmental Fluid Mechanics
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Overview of fluid mechanics fundamentals; Boundary layer theory; Turbulence theory; Turbulent structures; Simulation of environmental flow and transportation of air pollutants; Dynamics of particulates dispersed in gases; Environmental applications (Two-phase flow and particulate removal; Turbulence and dispersion in low atmosphere).
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Engineering 616 and any of Mechanical Engineering 616, 619.06 or Environmental Engineering 619.11 will not be allowed.
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Environmental Engineering
619
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Special Topics
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New courses on specialized topics relevant to environmental engineering. It may also be offered to doctoral degree students to enable them to pursue advanced studies in particular areas under the direction of a faculty member, which must be arranged and approved prior to registration.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Engineering
620
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Water Quality
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Water quality parameters, indicators of water pollution, pesticides, nutrients and other contaminants in water, fate and distribution of effluents in water bodies, water treatment options.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
621
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Experimental Design and Error Analysis
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Statistical analysis and design of engineering experiments. Random variables and sampling distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; concepts of central tendency, variability, confidence level; correlation, regression and variation analysis; robust estimation; experiments of evaluation; experiments of comparison; factorial experiments (analysis of variance); experimental designs (involving randomization, replication, blocking and analysis of covariance).
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Chemical Engineering 701)
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Environmental Engineering
623
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Air Dispersion Modelling
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Regulations and policy. Mathematical models of contaminant transport in the atmosphere. Atmospheric thermodynamics. Turbulence in the planetary boundary layer. Turbulence and air pollution meteorology. Gaussian plume. Gradient transport and higher-order closure models. Point, area and line sources. Similarity theories. Basic statistical methods applied to turbulent flows. Urban air shed modelling. Theoretical development and practical applications to engineering problems. Air dispersion modelling using computer software.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
625
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Numerical Methods for Engineers
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Introduction, mathematical modelling, sources of errors in the process of numerical analysis and solution methodology; Elements of numerical analysis, Taylor series, round-off error, truncation error, concept of stability, consistency and convergence; Linear algebra, normal forms, Gauss elimination method, LU-decomposition, tridiagonal systems of equations; iterative methods, Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel, SOR, SSOR methods, conjugate gradient methods and preconditioning and principles of the multi-grid methods; Elliptic "equilibrium" equation, Laplace and Poisson equations, finite difference and finite control volume concepts and stability analysis; Parabolic equations: explicit, implicit and Crank-Nicolson methods, time-splitting method, method of lines, Stability analysis; Hyperbolic equations; Introduction to other methods; future challenging problems.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Mechanical Engineering 631)
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Environmental Engineering
627
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Contaminant Transport
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Mathematical models for contaminant transport in ground water. Flow/transport through porous media, advection, dispersion, diffusion. Sources and sinks. Applications of analytical finite element and finite difference equations, Environmental modelling using computer software.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
630
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Spatial Databases and Data Mining
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Comprehensive overview of spatial database management systems and issues related to spatial data mining. Topics include: overview of spatial databases, spatial concepts and data models, spatial query languages, spatial storage and indexing, spatial networks, spatial data mining, and trends in spatial databases.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Geomatics Engineering 645)
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Environmental Engineering
631
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Spatial Statistics for Environmental Modelling
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Spatial statistics for topological, geometric and geographic properties. Spatial statistical models for data having an explicit spatial distribution. Basic and advanced methods in geo-spatial statistics for point, area and continuous variables. All levels (from visual to analytical) of possible spatial analysis techniques are examined for each type of variable and applications in environmental modelling are used to illustrate the concepts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
633
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Fuzzy Logic for Environmental Engineering
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Complex, non-linear, or ambiguous system models. Fuzzy set theory, fuzzy logic operations, fuzzification and de-fuzzification. Development of membership functions, fuzzy system simulation, Rule-based reduction methods, Fuzzy classification and pattern recognition, Fuzzy arithmetic and extension principle, Fuzzy Control and Fuzzy cognitive mapping, applications in environmental engineering.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
635
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Environmental Modelling
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Nature and purpose of environmental modelling; the top-down and the bottom-up approaches; typology of environmental models; definition of fundamental concepts; steps involved in designing and building a model; calibration, verification and validation of models; scale dependency; sensitivity analysis; characteristics, architecture and functioning of selected environmental models.
Course Hours:
3 units; (2-2)
Also known as:
(Geomatics Engineering 583)
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Environmental Engineering
637
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Earth Observation for the Environment
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An introduction to environmental earth observation systems in particular to satellite platforms. Topics include: discussion of physical principles; imaging system geometries; radiometric corrections, including calibration and atmospheric correction; spatial filtering for noise removal and information extraction; geometric corrections, including rectification and registration; fusion of multi-dimensional datasets; and application of satellite images in addressing selected environmental issues.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Engineering 637 and Geomatics Engineering 655 will not be allowed.
Also known as:
(Geomatics Engineering 637)
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Environmental Engineering
639
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Advanced Topics in Sensor Web and Internet of Things
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Overview of the sensor web architecture and algorithms, with a focus on Internet of Things. Topics include: sensor web data management, sensor web search and discovery, sensor web server design and implementation, interoperability issues, sensor-based analytics and visualization, introduction to sensor networks, and trends in sensor web and Internet of Things.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Geomatics Engineering 694)
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Environmental Engineering
641
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Air Pollution Control Engineering
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Introduction to air quality and air pollution. Energy and air pollution. Fossil fuel combustion and related air pollution. Industrial air pollution control. Control of particulate matter. Control of VOCs, SOx, and NOx. Adsorption, absorption and biofiltration of air pollutants. GHG emission control. Recent advances on related topics.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Chemical Engineering 643)
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Environmental Engineering
643
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Air Pollutant Sampling and Characterization
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Fundamentals and principles of air pollutant sampling and characterization. Kinematics of gases. Principles of gaseous pollutant sampling. Aerosol technology. Isokinetic sampling. Statistics and data analyses for airborne particulate matter. Particle size and concentration measurements. Indoor air quality assessment.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
645
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Data Mining and Machine Learning
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Types of data mining: classification, clustering, association, prediction. Processes: data preparation, model building. Techniques: decision tree, neural network, evolutionary computing, Bayesian network. Applications: multi-media, text and web mining.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Electrical Engineering 645)
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Environmental Engineering
647
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Grid-Connected Inverters for Alternative Energy Systems
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Analysis and design of grid-connected inverters fed by an alternative energy source. Switch mode converters, inverter topologies, harmonics, drive electronics, control methodologies, implementation techniques, course project.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Electrical Engineering 661)
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Environmental Engineering
651
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Solid Waste Engineering
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Analysis and implementation of solid waste minimization strategies. Aerobic biological treatment of waste. Landfill bioreactors for energy recovery. Performance-based design of landfills, soil-chemical interactions and implications. Leachate migration in unsaturated/saturated zones. Design and construction of barrier systems. Leachate collection systems. Landfill closure issues. Life cycle assessment of waste management systems.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
653
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Contaminated Soil Remediation
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Overview of soil remediation engineering. Contaminant partitioning in air, water and gas phases. Phases of site assessments, Physical and chemical treatment processes, soil vapour extraction, air sparging, soil washing, soil flushing, thermal desorption and incineration, solidification and stabilization, vitrification, biological treatment processes, bioremediation kinetics, ex situ and in situ techniques. Liquid phase bioremediation as it pertains to soil remediation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Civil Engineering 747)
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Environmental Engineering
655
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Hazardous Waste and Contaminated Sites Management
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Integrated waste management. Functional and fundamental properties of hazardous waste. Toxicological properties of contaminants. Contaminant release mechanisms. Fate and transport of contaminants in the environment. Contaminated site assessment principles. Quantitative human health risk assessment (QHHRA) as applied to contaminated sites. Hazard identification, exposure pathway analysis, risk characterization. Risk management and site remediation. Methods of hazardous waste treatment and contaminated site remediation. Secure land disposal of hazardous waste and contaminated soils and sludges.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Civil Engineering 745)
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Environmental Engineering
661
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Industrial and Produced Wastewater Treatment
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Sources and characterization of industrial wastewater. Treatment objectives and regulations. Unit and process design. Physical/chemical treatment including sedimentation, coagulation, filtration, absorption, adsorption, ion exchange, membrane processes and pH adjustment.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Chemical Engineering 645)
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Environmental Engineering
663
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Biological Processes for Wastewater Treatment
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Specialized biological wastewater treatment processes for removal of impurities not effectively removed by conventional secondary wastewater treatment systems, such as nutrients (e.g. nitrogen and phosphorus), residual organics, residual solids, bacteria and viruses. Wetlands. Activated sludge modelling. Biological nutrient removal. Sludge management. Disinfection.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Civil Engineering 741)
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Environmental Engineering
665
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Wastewater Issues for the Oil and Gas Industry
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Produced water characteristics, regulations governing produced water management, management options. Technologies used for produced water treatment, novel/emerging technologies. Process design approaches and comparative evaluation of various technologies. Case Studies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Chemical Engineering 665)
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Environmental Engineering
671
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Energy and Environment
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Introduction to formation, extraction, transportation and conversion of fossil fuels; electricity generation, transmission and distribution; thermal power and cogeneration; nuclear power; renewable energy sources; energy efficiency and conservation; exergy analysis; greenhouse gas emissions; air, land and water pollution and their mitigation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Engineering
673
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Thermal Systems Analysis
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Fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and combustion; Modelling of thermophysical properties; Second law of thermodynamics, concept of entropy generation and exergy analysis; Minimizing environmental impact; Advanced design and analysis of heat exchangers, co-generation, renewable energy systems, and propulsion systems.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(Mechanical Engineering 637)
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Environmental Engineering
681
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Project in Environmental Engineering I
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Allows course-based MEng degree students with the opportunity of pursuing advanced studies or a design project in environmental engineering under the direction of one or more faculty members, which must be arranged and approved prior to registration. A written proposal, progress reports, and a final report are required.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Centre.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Engineering 681 and 682 will not be allowed.
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Environmental Engineering
682
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Project in Environmental Engineering II
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Allows course-based MEng degree students with the opportunity to work on a comprehensive research or design project under the supervision of one or more faculty members, which must be arranged and approved prior to registration. A written proposal, progress reports, and a final report are required.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Centre.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Engineering 682 and 681 will not be allowed.
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Environmental Engineering
691
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Environmental Policy Analysis
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An examination of the policy tools used in decision-making related to the environment, the course aims to facilitate dialogue between political scientists and engineers. Topics include: risk analysis; decision analysis; uncertainty assessment; and benefit-cost analysis. The structure and evolution of environmental regulation will be used as a theme with an emphasis on energy.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Engineering 691 and Political Science 755.31 will not be allowed.
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Environmental Engineering
693
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Life Cycle Assessment
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Concepts of life cycle assessment. Consideration of environmental and economic impacts from the extraction of resources to the disposal of unwanted residuals. Review and evaluation of tools and frameworks (e.g. process, input-output, hybrid life cycle assessment). Relative merits of various methods for interpreting and valuing the impacts. Examples of applications in environmental engineering and the energy industry.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Engineering 693 and Environmental Design 683.85 will not be allowed.
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