CIVL-2012Environmental Analysis
This course provides fundamental knowledge about the environmental resources, potential sources of pollution and possible strategies for analysis and remediation of the resources. In the first part of the course the basic concepts of minerals, classification and identification of rocks, plate tectonics, Canada’s terrains and geological processes that formed them are briefly explained. The major sources of soil pollution and main techniques for soil analysis and soil remediation are also included in this part. The second part of the course focuses on water resources and water quality management. The characteristics of water resources in Canada and sources of water pollution are included in this part. Also the main strategies for water quality management and water remediation are explained in this part. The third part of the course will focus on sources of air pollution in Canada and air pollution control strategies. In the last part of the course, the Environmental Legislations concerning civil engineering projects in Canada and Manitoba are discussed.
Other Course Prerequisites
Computer Applications COMP-1113
Surveying CIVC-1051
Algebra & Trigonometry CIVL-1004
