| source Johns Hopkins University (X) |
level Upper Level Undergraduate (18) Independent Academic Work (8) Lower Level Undergraduate (3) |
department Geography and Environmental Engineering (X) |
For engineering students who want to work on problems of poverty, and social and environmental dislocation, this course introduces major debates about development and explores cases of engineering interventions in developing countries to identify factors that shape success in achieving project goals and avoiding undesirable outcomes.
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Freshmen and Sophmore Only Prereq: 110.108 or equivalent An introduction to the use of computers in developing mathematical models. A structured approach to problem definition, solution, and presentation using spreadsheets and mathematical software. Modeling topics include elementary data analysis and model fitting, numerical modeling, dimensional analysis, optimization, simulation, temporal and spatial models.
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Prereq: Second semester Chemistry Scientific principles underpinning environmental issues, with an emphasis on potential impacts of anthropogenic perturbation on human and ecosystem health.
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Prereq: 570.301 or Perm. Req'd. Theory and design of water and wastewater treatment processes including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, gas transfer, aerobic and anaerobic biological treatment processes, disinfection, and hydraulic profiles through treatment units.
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Pre/Co-req: 570.301-302. Introduction to laboratory measurements relevant to water supply and wastewater discharge, including pH and alkalinity, inorganic and organic contaminants in water, reactor analysis, bench testing for water treatment, and measurement and control of disinfection by-products.
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Pre/Co-req: 570.301-302. Introduction to laboratory measurements relevant to water supply and wastewater discharge, including pH and alkalinity, inorganic and organic contaminants in water, reactor analysis, bench testing for water treatment, and measurement and control of disinfection by-products.
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In this course we will explore the concept of error as a way of thinking through the fundamental moral problems posed by technology. We will unpack how technologies have created new ways of living that pose both new possibilities and new challenges to established value systems. We will critically think through the notion of technological progress in relation to error, through specific cases such as disasters, climate change and global inequalities. And we will examine moral decision making in engineering ethics and how it is rooted in different ways of understanding and considering (or ignoring) error and its consequences.
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Patterns of aquatic and terrestrial plant species; historical changes in patterns using paleobotanical techniques; emphasis on biological and physical mechanisms controlling the patterns; the role of climate and man on plant distributions; several field trips; project required.
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Prereq: Differential equations, Fluid mechanics. The occurrence, distribution, movement, and properties of the waters of the Earth. Topics include precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, transpiration, groundwater, and streamflow. Analyzes include the frequency of floods and droughts, time-series analyzes, flood routing, and hydrologic synthesis and simulation.
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Prereq: 570.302, 570.352, and 570.419 Engineering design process from problem definition to final design. Team projects include written/oral presentations. Students will form small teams that work with local companies or government agencies in executing the project.
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Prereq: 270.220 The Dynamic Earth or perm. reqâd Analysis of the factors responsible for the form of the landscape. The concept of the cycle of erosion is discussed primarily in terms of the principles that govern the processes of erosion. Climate, conditions of soil formation, and the distribution of vegetation are considered as they relate to the development of landforms.
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Principles from hydrology, sedimentation engineering, geomorphology, and ecology applied to design and assessment of stream restoration. Watershed context, design alternatives, uncertainty, ecological response. Field trips, design exercises, and project assessment.
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Prereq: 570.411 Fundamentals and application of aerobic and anaerobic biological unit processes for the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater.
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Prereq: 570.445 or Perm. Req'd Fundamentals and applications of physical and chemical processes used in water and wastewater treatment. This class will cover particle interactions, coagulation, flocculation, granular media filtration, membrane processes, and emerging water treatment processes.
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Prereq. 570.443 An advanced laboratory course covering principles of modern analytical techniques and their applications to problems in environmental sciences. Topics include electrochemistry, spectrometry, gas and liquid chromatography. The course is directed to graduate students and advanced undergraduates in engineering and natural sciences.
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Prereq. 570.443 An advanced laboratory course covering principles of modern analytical techniques and their applications to problems in environmental sciences. Topics include electrochemistry, spectrometry, gas and liquid chromatography. The course is directed to graduate students and advanced undergraduates in engineering and natural sciences.
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Permission Required. This course brings the general principles of economic theory to bear upon particular problems. These will include micro, macro and international problems in the fields of economics and finance. Problems from both the private and public sectors will be addressed.
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Permission Required. This course investigates the workings of financial and commodity futures markets. Research is focused on price behavior, speculation, and hedging in futures markets. A research paper is required.
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This course addresses traditional and innovative technologies, concepts, and principles applied to the management of hazardous waste and site remediation to protect human health and the environment..
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Undergraduates only with permission of instructor
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Prereq: Either 570.305 or 570.495 or a course in linear programming. The mathematical techniques learned in âEnvironmental Engineering Systems Designâ (alternate prerequisite: a course in linear programming) are applied to realistic problems in environmental management. Examples of such problems include management of water resources and water quality; natural areas management and restoration; solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling; public health; air quality management; pollution prevention in energy and transportation systems; and cost allocation in environmental infrastructure development; facility location analysis and optimal design of transportation networks.
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