Environmental Engineering

By Dr. G. Janardhanan | National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai.

Learners enrolled: 321

The course on Environmental Engineering (Public Health Engineering) is developed and offered at the Diploma level of study. Environmental Engineering is a crucial field that ensures sustainable development by addressing water supply, wastewater management, and pollution control. This course provides fundamental knowledge of water sources, demand estimation, water purification, conveyance and distribution, sewage treatment, and sewerage systems. Learners will develop a strong understanding of environmental sustainability and engineering practices in water and wastewater management.

India faces significant challenges in water management and pollution control due to rapid urbanization and industrialization. Government initiatives like the Namami Gange Programme and Swachh Bharat Mission highlight the urgent need for skilled professionals in environmental engineering. At the global level, frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), emphasize the role of engineers in ensuring clean and sustainable water resources. This course will help students bridge the gap between local and global environmental challenges and solutions.

The course is designed with:

• Engaging Video Lectures: Expert-led sessions to simplify complex concepts.

• Interactive Assignments: To understand the mechanism to rollout NEP in educational ecosystem.

• Discussion Forums: Collaborate with peers and instructors for a rich learning experience.

• Case Studies

Self-Assessment Quizzes: Evaluate your progress and reinforce key concepts

Summary

Course Status :	Ongoing
Course Type :	Not Applicable
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	8 weeks
Category :
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Diploma
Start Date :	20 Jan 2025
End Date :	15 May 2025
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2025
Exam Date :	17 May 2025 IST
Translation Languages :	English
NCrF Level	4.5
Industry Details :	Teaching

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

Contact NC Support

Email id | swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in

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Course layout

The course is structured in line with AICTE model Curriculum with practical case studies to provide practical learning to the learners:

Module 1: Sources, Demand, and Quality of Water

Introduction to water resources
Water demand estimation
Water quality standards

Module 2: Purification of Water

Screening and sedimentation
Coagulation and flocculation
Filtration, disinfection, and advanced treatment

Module 3: Conveyance and Distribution of Water

Water conveyance methods
Distribution system components
Leakage control and maintenance

Module 4: Domestic Sewage and Systems of Sewerage

Types of sewerage systems
Sewer materials and laying
Maintenance and repair of sewer systems

Module 5: Characteristics and Treatment of Sewage

Physical, chemical, and biological properties of sewage
Sewage treatment processes
Sludge treatment and disposal

Course Outcomes:

Identify different sources of water and their characteristics.
Estimate water demand for various purposes.

3. Assess water quality based on physical, chemical, and biological parameters.

4. Describe different water treatment methods including sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.

5. Explain the principles of modern water treatment plants.

6. Analyze Conveyance and Distribution of Water:

7. Describe water distribution systems and their components.

8. Explain different types of sewerage systems.

9. Identify the importance of proper sewage collection and disposal.

10. Describe sewer materials and design principles.

11. Evaluate Characteristics and Treatment of Sewage

12. Identify the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of sewage.

13. Explain various sewage treatment processes including primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment.

14. Describe modern wastewater treatment technologies and their applications.

Books and references

Santosh Kumar Garg, Environmental Engineering (Vol. II) Sewage Waste Disposal and Air Pollution Engineering - 2024 Edition – Khanna Publishers
Santosh Kumar Garg, Environmental Engineering (Vol. I) Water Supply Engineering – Khanna Publishers
G. S. Birdie, J. S. Birdie Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering

Instructor bio

Dr. G. Janardhanan

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai.

Dr. G.Janardhanan, M.E.,Ph.D (USA)., Professor and Head, Department of Curriculum Development Planning & Coordination(DCDPC).

He has been working in the domain of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sustainable development in infrastructure, Technology enabled instruction, experiential and activity-based instruction. He has coordinated more than 150 training programmes for National participants and 18 International programme in the area of Sustainable Development, Green building concepts, Water Quality Analysis, Geo-environmental Engineering, Blended and Flipped Classroom, Technology Enabled Teaching Learning, Student Evaluation and Instructional Design and Delivery. He has transformed through training more than 260 international participants and 2500 plus national participants. He has developed virtual laboratory for environmental engineering laboratory and handled several national and international projects in the area of engineering, technology and Engineering Education. He has been recognized as an expert by UNESCO Bangkok on MOOCs in Higher Education

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

Grading Policy:

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

Eligibility for Certification:

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

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