Introduction to

Environmental Engineering
What is Environmental Science?
• Science can be differentiated into the social
sciences and natural sciences.
• Natural sciences include
– core sciences chemistry, biology, and
physics
– numerous applied sciences such as
geology, meteorology, forestry, and zoology
– environmental science is an integrative
applied science that draws upon nearly all
of the natural sciences to address
environmental quality and health issues
 What is Environmental
Engineering?
• Environmental engineering uses
environmental science principles, along
with engineering concepts and techniques,
to estimate the impacts of social activities
on the environment, of the environment on
people, and to protect both human and
environmental health
• Environmental engineering requires a
sound foundation in the environmental
sciences
 The Interdisciplinary Nature of
Environmental Science and Engineering

• Groundwater contamination by leaking

gasoline storage tanks – material science,
hydrogeology, geochemistry,
microbiology, hydraulics AND
environmental engineering
• Urban air pollution – chemical/mechanical/
automotive engineering, meteorology,
chemistry, AND environmental
engineering
Key Elements of Modern Environmental
Science and Engineering

• Based on chemistry – environmental

quality described by chemical composition
of the system
• Quantitative – magnitude of the problem
and feasibility of the solution are described
numerically
• Driven by government policy, which is
increasingly set on the basis of risk
 Engr. Naeem Ejaz
• BS in Civil Engineering, University of
Engineering & Technology Taxila
• MS in Environmental Engineering IEER,
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.
• Lecturer of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
UET Taxila and AIOU Islamabad
• Experience NESPAK and environmental
consultation.
 Engr. Naeem Ejaz(cont.)
• Teaching
– Introduction to Environmental
Engineering
– Environmental Impact Assessment EIA
– Solid waste Engineering & Management
– Water Quality Modeling
– Ecological Design; City, Landscape and
Transport.
– Solid, Hazardous and Industrial Waste
Management
 Engr. Naeem Ejaz(cont.)
• Research Areas
– Environmental Impact Assessment
– Drinking Water Quality
– Industrial Air Pollution
– Industrial waste Management
– Coastal Environmental
– Surface Water Quality
– Ecological design of Buildings
 Engr. Naeem Ejaz(cont.)
• Other Professional Activities
– Visiting teacher at AIOU for the course
of Environmental Design
– Design Engineer in NESPAK. E&PHE
Division from 2003 to 2005
– Involved in different faculty research
projects
 Introduction of Students
• Name
• From
• Boarder/Day scholar
• Favorite subject
• Hobbies
• Achievements (Academic/ Sports /Any
Other)
• Any Ideas/ Experiences / Suggestion to
share
 Grading
Final Exams:
Paper + Viva

Session work:
Class Assignment
Attendance
Internal Viva (2)
Presentation
Practical attendance + Note book
Class Quiz ( surprise/Preplanned)
 Policies
• Professional behavior expected
– punctual
– respectful and non-distractive
– TURN CELL PHONES OFF IN CLASS!
• Academic dishonesty
– representing the work of others as
your own will result in a grade of 0.0
for the course. In most cases, formal
disciplinary action will also be initiated
How to do well in this course
• Read the book
• Do the homework
• Find a study group
• Utilize office hours
• Ask questions in office hours
• Review homework and exam solutions
• If you are having trouble, let me know
• If you need any help contact to me in my office
• +92-301-5448844
• +92-51-9047661 (Only in case of EMERGENCY)
 Course Objectives
• Provide an overview of key topics in
environmental science and engineering
• Gain an understanding of the underlying
scientific, engineering, and regulatory
concepts in each topical area
• Learn several quantitative approaches for
environmental assessment and problem
solving
 Primary Topics
• Core environmental science concepts
• Hydrology and earth sciences
• Water quality
• Water treatment
• Water supply systems
• Wastewater collection systems
• Global environmental issues
• National environmental issues
 Primary Topics (cont.)
• Wastewater treatment
• Air pollution control
• Solid waste management
• Hazardous and industrial waste
management
• Environmental impact assessment
• Water quality modeling
• Noise pollution control