KB6012 - Environmental Engineering

The module will include a range of learning materials such as presentations, notes, workshop questions for you to answer, and other resources such as video links, spreadsheets and specific software-related files. All these resources will be arranged in a convenient learning journey, giving you a clear expectation of the material to be studied and tasks to be completed on a week-by-week basis. You will be expected to complete the appropriate tasks in your weekly journey before either attending classes or taking part in online sessions. You will take part in lectures to develop your knowledge and understanding of the module material. You will also take part in workshop sessions, where you will apply what you've learned, discuss module material and coursework tasks with tutors and fellow students, and exercise creativity in developing design solutions. There may be occasions within the semester where normal teaching will be suspended to allow your learning to be supplemented by a range of activities such as design workshops, guest presentations, professional body events, site visits and field work.

You will be supported by staff in workshops, giving you ample opportunity to ask questions to clarify and deepen your understanding of the module material, as well as to seek specific help, for example with assessment tasks, where you will receive regular informal feedback as your work develops. At other times, you will have regular access to University academic staff online, including the use of discussion boards and chat rooms in the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE). This will allow you to access support regularly at convenient times.

The module and the wider programme teams will also provide a supportive approach, enabling you to quickly and easily access and speak to any member of the programme team, as required.

The University Library and other student services also offer a variety of academic skills training both online and face to face, which you can access as needed.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.

Knowledge and Understanding:
1. Evaluate examples of engineering interventions to improve environmental and societal outcomes and minimise adverse impacts.2. Critique engineering techniques employed for common environmental engineering tasks.


Intellectual/Professional Skills and Abilities:
3. Evaluate possible solutions to problems in environmental engineering including relevant ethical considerations and full life cycle consideration.

You will be assessed by means of two coursework tasks.
The first coursework will be an individual report of maximum length 1500 words or equivalent, weighted at 30% of the module marks.
The second will be a group design report with an identified individual contribution. Each individual should contribute a maximum length 2500 words or equivalent to the final report. This coursework will be weighted at 70% of the module marks. Group members will need to document agreement of individual contributions to group activity to be of equal difficulty and value. The individual component will account for at least 50% of the module's marks.
Both pieces of coursework will assess all MLOs.

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Environmental Engineering seeks to apply engineering knowledge and techniques to address the current Climate Emergency, promote Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions, prevent degradation and promote enhancement of the natural environment. In class, we discuss key issues in the field, using examples from both past and current practices, all within the context of the Climate Emergency. The coursework assessment allows you to conduct independent research, focusing on the environmental impacts, both positive and negative, of a specific task related to a real civil engineering project.