Introduction to Course

• Solid Waste Management: Introduction to solid waste, classification of solid waste. Collection methods, transfer and transportation of solid waste, type of equipment, recycling, reuse and disposal of solid waste
• Noise Pollution: Introduction to noise pollution and its mitigation measures
• BOD and COD
• Air Pollution: Introduction to air pollution, sources of air pollution, its effects, classification and control
• Environmental Regulations: Introduction to EIA, functions of Environmental Pollution Council, role of provincial EPAs, Environmental Protection Act, 1977, National Environmental Quality Standards      
• Environmental Health and Safety

Learning Outcomes

• Students will learn core concepts relating to the solid waste management system, different kinds of pollution and related parameters
• Students will be introduced to environmental regulations in Pakistan
• Students will be introduced to basic concepts of environmental health and safety

Textbooks to be Used for the Course

• Peavy, “Introduction to Environmental Engineering”, McGraw Hill
• Mckenze, “Environmental Engineering”, McGraw Hill
• IUCN, “Environmental Profile of Pakistan”
• IUCN, “National Conservation Strategy”
• ILO laws regulations

​Description of System of Evaluation (Exams, Assignments etc.)

• Assignments                     :           10%
• Quiz/Presentation             :           10%
• Term Project                     :           30%
• Final Exam                       :           50%

​Key Dates and Time of Class Meetings