ENVSE 480Environmental Systems Engineering Process Design

3 credits · Environmental Systems Engineering · Penn State

ENVSE 480 provides a culminating design experience for students in the Environmental Systems Engineering major. Students develop the skills and techniques for managing and executing engineering design projects with an emphasis on treatment and remediation processes of the basic industries including those involved in the extraction, conversion, and utilization of energy and mineral resources. Engineering science and design skills will be integrated and applied to the solution of realistic open-ended environmental systems engineering problems such as: flue gas desulphurization and mercury removal; treatment of hydraulic fracturing wastewater (produced water); acid mine drainage treatment; phytoremediation of heavy metals; and treatment of industry-specific wastes such as pharmaceutical and refinery wastewater. Students completing this course will have the ability to apply engineering design to develop solutions that meet specified needs while also satisfying constraints related to public health, safety, and welfare, as well as economic, environmental, and social factors. Students will work together in teams to provide leadership in a collaborative and inclusive environment, while establishing goals, planning tasks, and meeting project objectives. The ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences will be demonstrated through the preparation and delivery of written reports and presentations to peers, faculty, and other project stakeholders.