A BETTER PLANET BY DESIGN

Introduction to design for a sustainable planet. Scientific understanding of the challenges. Innovative technologies for water, energy, food, materials provision. Multi-scale modeling and conceptual framework for understanding environmental, resource, human, ecological and economic impacts and design performance evaluation. Focus on the linkages between planetary, regional and urban water, energy, mineral, food, climate, economic and ecological cycles. Solution strategies for developed and developing country settings.

• MW 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Adeyemi Adeleye
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• 3 points

ENERGY,MINERALS,MATERIALS SYST

ENERGY & MATERIALS SYSTEMS

Overview of energy resources, resource management from extraction and processing to recycling and final disposal of wastes. Resources availability and resource processing in the context of the global natural and anthropogenic material cycles; thermodynamic and chemical conditions including nonequilibrium effects that shape the resource base; extractive technologies and their impact on the environment and the biogeochemical cycles; chemical extraction from mineral ores, and metallurgical processes for extraction of metals. In analogy to metallurgical processing, power generation and the refining of fuels are treated as extraction and refining processes. Large scale of power generation and a discussion of its impact on the global biogeochemical cycles.

• TR 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Raymond Farinato
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• 3 points

TRANSPORT/CHEM RATE PHENOMENA

Fluid statics. Basics of flow analysis. Dimensional analysis. Pipe flow. Fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer. Effects of velocity, temperature, and concentration gradients 130 ENGINEERING 2021–2022 and material properties on fluid flow, heat and mass transfer. Applications to environmental engineering problems.

• MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Yin Yip Ngai
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• 3 points

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

Fundamentals of microbiology, genetics and molecular biology, principles of microbial nutrition, energetics and kinetics, application of novel and state-of-the-art techniques in monitoring the structure and function of microbial communities in the environment, engineered processes for biochemical waste treatment and bioremediation, microorganisms and public health, global microbial elemental cycles.

• TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Kartik Chandran
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• 3 points

Machine learning for environmental engin

MACH LRN FOR ENV ENG & SC

Aimed at understanding and testing state-of?the-art methods in machine learning applied to environmental sciences and engineering problems. Potential applications include but are not limited to remote sensing, and environmental and geophysical fluid dynamics. Includes testing "vanilla" ML algorithms, feedforward neural networks, random forests, shallow vs deep networks, and the details of machine learning techniques.

• W 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
• 3 points

INDUS ECOLOGY OF MANUFACTURING

Application of industrial ecology to Design for Environment (DFE) of processes and products using environmental indices of resources consumption and pollution loads. Introduction of methodology for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of manufactured products. Analysis of several DFE and LCA case studies. Term project required on use of DFE/LCA on a specific product/process: (a) product design complete with materials and process selection, energy consumption, and waste loadings; (b) LCA of an existing industrial or consumer product using a commercially established method.

• TR 5:25 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
• Instructor: Athanasios Bourtsalas
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• 3 points

A Better Planet by Design (MS)

Foundational for the Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Engineering degree.  Provides broader understanding of engineering tools critical/ essential to success in large-scale, engineering projects.  Divided into two parts: Module on global/regional flows, and systems approach, and Module on Engineering Principles in Earth & Environmental Engineering. Guest lectures on several topics will be provided. 

• MW 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• 3 points

MGMT & DEVPT OF WATER SYSTEMS

Mgmt & Develop of Water System

Decision analytic framework for operating, managing, and planning water systems, considering changing climate, values and needs. Public and private sector models explored through US-international case studies on topics ranging from integrated watershed management to the analysis of specific projects for flood mitigation, water and wastewater treatment, or distribution system evaluation and improvement.

• MW 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• 3 points

SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE MGMT

Solid & Hazardous Waste Mgmt

Generation, composition, collection, transport, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Impact on the environment and public health. Government regulations. Recycling and resource recovery.

• TR 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Athanasios Bourtsalas
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• 3 points

Introduction to Sustainable Production o

Intro Sust Mineral Produc

Introductory course focused on engineering principles and unit operations involved in sustainable processing of primary and secondary earth mineral and metal resources. Covers entire value chain, viz, aspects of economic resource deposits, mining, fundamental principles and processes for size reduction, separations based on physical and chemical properties of minerals and metals, solid-liquid separation, waste and pollution management, water and energy efficiency and management, safety and health, environmental impact assessment and control, and economic efficiency. Special emphasis on concepts and practical applications within "mines of the future" framework to highlight innovations and transformational technological changes in progress.

• TR 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Nagaraj Devarayasamudram
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• 3 points

Energy System Economics and Optimization

Energy System Econ. & Opt

Fundamental of power system economics over which the current electricity markets are designed. Formulation of unit commitment and economic dispatch as mathematical optimization. Modeling of thermal generators, renewable generators, energy storage, and other grid resources in power system optimization. Introduction of equilibriums in electricity markets. Introduction of ancillary service markets. Overview of current energy system research topics. Designed for masters and doctoral students, but is also open to undergraduates with the appropriate foundation classes.

• MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• Instructor: Bolun Xu
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• 3 points

INTRO-SURFACE AND COLLOID SCI

The principles of surfaces and colloid chemistry critical to range of technologies indispensable to modern life. Surface and colloid chemistry has significance to life sciences, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environmental remediation and waste management, earth resources recovery, electronics, advanced materials, enhanced oil recovery, and emerging extraterrestrial mining. Topics include: thermodynamics of surfaces, properties of surfactant solutions and surface films, electrokinetic phenomena at interfaces, principles of adsorption and mass transfer and modern experimental techniques. Leads to deeper understanding of interfacial engineering, particulate dispersions, emulsions, foams, aerosols, polymers in solution, and soft matter topics.

• MW 9:10 a.m.-10:25 a.m.
• Instructor: Oscar Nordness
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• 3 points

INTRO TO CARBON MANAGEMENT

Introduction to natural and anthropogenic carbon cycle, and carbon - climate. Rationale and need to manage carbon and tools with which to do so (basic science, psychology, economics and policy background, negotiations - society; emphasis on interdisciplinary and inter-dependent approach). Simple carbon emission model to estimate the impacts of a specific intervention with regards to national, per capita and global emissions. Student-led case studies (e.g. reforestation, biofuels, CCS, efficiency, alternative energy) to illustrate necessary systems approach required to tackle global challenges.

• M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
• 3 points

CARBON STORAGE

This course is intended to provide a quantitative introduction to storage of carbon derived from greenhouse gases, mainly CO2, with a focus on geological carbon storage and mineralization in saline aquifers, depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs, and “reactive” subsurface formations (rocks rich in Fe, Ca, and Mg) as well and other natural and engineered storage reservoirs (e.g., terrestrial storage, ocean storage, building materials).  Course modules cover fundamental processes such as geochemical fluid-rock interactions and fluid flow, transport, and trapping of supercritical and/or dissolved CO2 in the context of pore-scale properties to field-scale example storage reservoirs and specific integrative problems such as reservoir characterization and modeling techniques, estimating storage capacity, and regulations and monitoring.

• MW 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Shaina Kelly
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• 3 points

PLANNG/MGT-URBAN HYDROLGC SYST

Introduction to runoff and drainage systems in an urban setting, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, flow and water quality monitoring, common regulatory issues, and mathematical modeling. Applications to problems of climate variation, land use changes, infrastructure operation and receiving water quality, developed using statistical packages, public-domain models, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Team projects that can lead to publication quality analyses in relevant fields of interest. Emphasis on the unique technical, regulatory, fiscal, policy, and other interdisciplinary issues that pose a challenge to effective planning and management of urban hydrologic systems.

• R 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
• Instructor: Eric A Rosenberg
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• 3 points

CATALYSIS OF EMISSIONS CONTROL

Fundamentals of heterogeneous catalysis including modern catalytic preparation techniques. Analysis and design of catalytic emissions control systems. Introduction to current industrial catalytic solutions for controlling gaseous emissions. Introduction to future catalytically enabled control technologies.

• MW 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Robert Farrauto
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• 3 points

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

Basic microbiological principles; microbial metabolism; identification and interactions of microbial populations responsible for the biotransformation of pollutants; mathematical modeling of microbially mediated processes; biotechnology and engineering applications using microbial systems for pollution control.

• TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Kartik Chandran
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• 3 points

Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage

Adv Electrochem Energy St

Most modern commercial implementations of electrochemical energy storage are not fully deterministic: provides context and best-hypotheses for modern challenges. Topics include current understanding of  Lithium/Lithium Anode Solid-Electrolyte-Interphase, Reversible and Irreversible Side Reactions in Redox flow systems, electrochemically correlated mechanical fracture at multiple scales, relationships between  electrolyte solvation and electrode insertion, roughening, smoothing, and detachment behavior of metal anodes, best practices in structural, chemical, and microscopic characterization, morphological vs. macro-homogenous transport models, particle to electrode to cell nonlinearity. 

• W 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
• Instructor: Dan Steingart
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• 3 points

CARBON SEQUESTRATION

Carbon Sequestration

New technologies for capturing carbon dioxide and disposing of it away from the atmosphere. Detailed discussion of the extent of the human modifications to the natural carbon cycle, the motivation and  scope of future carbon management strategies and the role of carbon sequestration. Introduction of several carbon sequestration technologies that allow for the capture and permanent disposal of carbon dioxide. Engineering issues in their implementation, economic  impacts, and the environmental issues raised by the various methods. 

• M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
• 3 points

EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL COLLOQ

All graduate students are required to attend the departmental colloquium as long as they are in residence. Advanced doctoral students may be excused after three years of residence. No degree credit is granted. 

• R 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• 0 points