Graduate Courses

Course Descriptions (ENVG)

505. Surface Water Quality Modeling

Principles governing the transport and fate of contaminants in surface water systems. Water quality standards, wastewater inputs, water quality modeling for water-borne disease, dissolved oxygen, and toxic chemicals. Engineering controls to meet water quality objectives and case studies are presented. Computer solutions to some problems are required. Prerequisite: ENGS 204. Three credits

506. Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes.

Study of the fundamental principles used to treat both drinking water and wastewater. Drinking water treatment principles include Strokes law for particle settling, theory of coagulation and flocculation, porous media filtration, and disinfection. Principles for wastewater treatment include reactor analyses, growth and degradation kinetics for biological oxidation processes anaerobic digestion of complex organics, and hindered and compression settling. Prerequisite: ENGS 204. Three credits

507. Geohydrology.

Basic principles of groundwater hydrology and subsurface contaminant transport. Construction and use of flow nets; pumping well and aquifer response under confined and unconfined conditions. Contaminant sources, transport, and retardation; the behavior of nonaqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) in the subsurface. Design of groundwater extraction systems, subsurface cutoff walls, caps, and emerging technologies for soil treatment. Prerequisites: ENGS 204, CEEN 303. Three credits

517. Environmental Law.

Introduction to legal aspects of environmental regulations. Historical perspectives and current regulations for air, land and water quality. Application of "cradle to grave" tracking. Three credits

535. Surface Water Quality Laboratory.

Field laboratory in the metropolitan New York area. Stream flow gaging, tracer studies, and dissolved oxygen water quality analyses. Written reports and oral presentations on data collection, data analysis, and engineering application are required. Two hour laboratory. Co-requisite: ENVG 505. One credit

536. Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Laboratory.

Laboratory experiments involving the study of drinking water treatment processes including coagulation and flocculation, settling, filtration and over-all pilot plant design operation. Also includes a lab on activated sludge treatment of wastewater and a treatment plant field trip. Co-requisite: ENVG 506. One credit

700. Mathematical Models I.

Development of mathematical solutions for static and dynamic mass balances. Specific problems to be addressed include chemical speciation equilibria; linear and non-linear kinetics; bacterial population dynamics; and transport-speciation models for flow-through and multi-dimensional systems. Statistical evaluation of environmental data, numerical solution techniques, and computer programming will also be presented. Applications will focus on water and wastewater treatment, remediation technologies and water quality. Prerequisite: ENGS 204. Three credits

702. Air Quality Models.

Concepts and development of air quality models; introduction to numerical methods used in air modeling, Eulerian and Lagrangian techniques; application of Gaussian Plume, line source and area source models as well as indoor air quality models. A project oriented course where students develop a two-dimensional air pollution model of New York City, and utilize plume dispersion and urban air shed models. Three credits

703. Environmental Fate and Effects of Toxic Contaminants.

Principles governing the transport, fate, and effect of toxic organic contaminants in surface water systems. Topics include: physical-chemical characterization of toxic organic contaminants; phase behavior and chemical transformation kinetics; sediment contamination and transport; bioaccumulation in aquatic food webs; human and ecological risk assessment; sediment remediation technologies and environmental site restoration. Mathematical solutions and computer models used throughout the course. Prerequisite: ENVG 505. Three credits

704. Advanced Water Quality Modeling.

Analytical and numerical modeling for contaminant fate and transport in stratified lakes and estuaries. Topics include: transport and circulation in lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters; analytical solutions and finite-difference models for dissolved oxygen and toxic contaminants in lakes and estuaries; nutrient cycling and eutrophication in lakes and estuaries; sediment diagenesis and nutrient recycling; pollution of the marine environment. Prerequisite: ENVG 505. Three credits

705. Environmental Chemistry.

An introduction to the chemistry of natural waters and the atmosphere. The application of the principles of physical and analytical chemistry to the solution of problems related to environmental engineering practice. The course also includes a unit on the relevant properties of organic compounds of environmental interest. Three credits

706. Water Chemistry.

The environmentally important chemical processes that take place in natural marine waters, and in soils and sediments. The sources, reactions, transport, and fate of chemical substances in these environments. Extensive examples of the application of chemical principles to the solution of relevant environmental engineering problems are included. Prerequisite: ENVG 705. Three credits

707. Environmental Organic Chemistry.

Overview of organic chemical nomenclature, structure, and characteristics of various functional groups, especially as related to toxicity. Phase partitioning and various sorption properties. Hydrolysis, redox, and photolysis of environmentally important organic compounds. Applicable thermodynamic considerations Three credits

708. Environmental Biotechnology.

Fundamentals of biotechnology and its applications to environmental engineering. Principles of microbial genetics, microbial ecology and biochemistry and how they relate to biological treatment of water, air, wastewater and hazardous wastes. Biofilm process fundamentals and applications. Molecular methods and their use in the study and analysis of ideal and non-ideal biological systems. Specific applications to public health, bioremediation, biosolids reuse and industrial treatment. Prerequisite: ENVG 506, ENVG 718. Three credits

709. Geochemistry.

Solution-mineral equilibria of carbonates and silicates. Surface chemistry at the solution-mineral interface. Relevant phase equilibria, weathering and soils, inorganic and organic sedimentation and diagenesis, isotope geochemistry, metamorphism, magmas, and ore deposition. Three credits

712. Advanced Geohydrology.

Review of basic principles. Introduction to numerical groundwater modeling; application of Visual MODFLOW to flow and transport modeling. Pumping well and aquifer response under confined, unconfined, and semi-confined conditions. Hydraulic conductivity testing; borehole and surface geophysical methods for site characterization. Prerequisite: ENVG 507. Three credits

718. Biological Treatment of Wastewaters.

Application of microbiology to treatment of organic wastes including toxic chemicals. Treatment models, aerobic, facultative and anaerobic processes, cell synthesis and respiration, oxygen and nutrient requirements. Biological nutrient removal, attached growth systems, bioremediation and process designs. Prerequisite: ENVG 506. Three credits

721. Regulatory & Engineering Aspects of Water & Residuals Reuse.

Fundamentals of wastewater reuse including: State and Federal water reclamation and reuse regulation; municipal, industrial and storm water reuse; public health aspects of reuse; and economics of reuse. Design and operation of specific reuse technologies including membrane systems, advanced oxidation systems, etc. Regulations and technologies addressing beneficial reuse of biosolids and drinking water residuals, including land application and soil conditioning, will also be covered. Finally the role of water and residuals reuse in industrial, local and global sustainability will be addressed. Prerequisite: ENVG 506. Three credits

722. Subsurface Bioremediation (online, self-paced course).

Fundamentals of sub-surface processes, abiotic and biotic, which contribute to the bioremediation of common subsurface contaminants including petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, nitroaromatics, heavy metals and redionuclides. Areas of study will include multi-phase flow, convective transport, sortion/desorption, phase partitioning, as well as microbial ecology, biodegradation kinetics, biomass growth and degradative metabolisms. Specific examples of intrinsic and engineered bioremediation of aromatics and chlorinated solvents will be included. The course will utilize a text book, web-based tutorial material and three interactive bioremediation spreadsheet based models. The course will meet only three times during the semester; all other correspondence will be carried out via email. Prerequisites: ENVG 506, ENVG 507. Three credits

723. Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

This course will provide students with an introduction to spatial data analysis and the application of geographic information systems (GIS) to environmental problem solving. It will examine a range of spatial statistical techniques, spatial estimation methods, and data visualization tools. Practical issues involved in spatial analysis and the implementation of GIS will also be addressed. The course will include lab sessions to gain hands-on experience with GIS and spatial analytical software. Students will complete a semester project. Three credits

731. Special Topics.

Guided study of approved advanced topics related to environmental engineering or science; credits to be specifically arranged. One to Three credits

732. Thesis.

A technical paper under faculty supervision based upon original study or research, an original design, or a thorough analysis of an existing or proposed system of either a scientific or engineering nature. Six credits

736. Advanced Unit Operations.

Advanced study of the processes used for water and wastewater treatment with an emphasis on design principles and process modeling. Topics include: aeration, air stripping, ion exchange, disinfection, carbon adsorption, and solid handling. Prerequisite: ENVG 506. Three credits

738. Biological Waste Treatment Laboratory.

Laboratory experiments and demonstrations are performed for the analysis of environmental microbiology and microbial ecology, characterization of wastewater, and determination of bacterial kinetics and process design parameters. Includes evaluations of treatment variables on the performance and effectiveness of biological processes. Traditional and advanced wastewater processes are examined for nutrient removal, attached growth systems, and hazardous waste remediation. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: ENVG/L 506, Corequisite: ENVG 718. Three credits

739. Experimental Analysis in Environmental Engineering.

This course is an advanced laboratory covering principles of modern experimental and analytical techniques and their applications to problems in environmental engineering. Topics include the measurement of water quality parameters, determination of contaminant partition coefficients and kinetics of transformation reactions in the environment. Prerequisite: ENVG 705. Three credits

740. Advanced Hydraulic Design.

This course will include design of water distribution systems, stormwater and sanitary collection systems, and treatment plant hydraulics. Specific attention will be given to the design and operations of water distribution systems for meeting time variable demands and water quality requirements; time-variable analysis and water quality design implication for collection systems; and hydraulic design requirements for water and wastewater treatment. Prerequisite: CEEN 307. Three credits

Course Descriptions (COMG)

602. Construction Engineering and Management

Techniques for the decisions and actions of the various participants involved in the design and construction of civil engineering projects; techniques used in estimating, planning, coordinating and controlling time, cost, quality and usage. Three credits

606. Building Systems Design

In this course, students will gain familiarity with the various systems required within buildings. Students will gain knowledge of various code issues as they relate to buildings and building construction. Systems covered will include: Mechanical & HHAV, Electrical, Plumbing/Sanitary, Fire Protection, and Life Safety. The course will also address the interaction between building systems as they relate to the Architectural and Structural components of buildings. The course will also address the evolution of building systems, and what to expect in the coming years. At the completion of this course, students will be able to identify as well as understand the purpose of the major components of building systems and understand how they relate to the overall building. Three credits

608. Construction Safety and Quality

In this course, students will take a practical look at project safety issues, OSHA 1926, site specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) Quality Plan, Quality Assurance, Quality Control. Three credits

610. Construction Law

The American Jurisprudential System as it applies to the management of the construction process; principals of contract formation, subcontracts and contract documents; public works bidding and the Wicks Law; contract performance, suspension and termination; surety bonds; changed conditions, extra work, change orders and claims, time of performance, delay and acceleration, mechanics' liens and trust funds; design professionals' duties and liabilities; insurance and warranties; Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Three credits

611. Environmental Impact Assessment for Construction Projects

To provide the student with an introductory overview of the environmental law system, including the legal & regulatory process. To acquaint the student with the major federal (e.g. NEPA), state (e.g. SEQRA), and local (e.g. CEQR, ULURP, zoning) environmental impact legislation and procedures affecting the practice of engineering. To provide the student with the tools necessary to find, understand, use and comply with relevant laws, regulations, codes, forms, permitting, etc. To familiarize the student with real world practice applications of environmental laws and regulations to major construction projects. To enhance understanding of the interaction of the environmental law system with engineering through case studies. Three credits

612. Marketing and Finance of Engineering Projects

Formulation of financial techniques for solution of viability of engineering projects; typical subject material includes development and use of Internal Rate of Return and Net Present Value. Presenting an understanding of marketing, its components and how the construction manager/engineer fits into the corporate marketing equation. Three credits

614. Contracts and Specifications

Fundamental concepts of contract law; types and selection of contracts, e.g. construction; procedures for advertising, awarding and administering contracts; specifications and their cost impacts; liability of engineers; engineering professional services. Three credits

615. Project Controls

The course will start with a discussion of project control systems involved in design and construction of projects. It will then move into an introduction and examination of two specific control systems: CPM Scheduling and Cost/Resource loading. The student will become intimately familiar with the industry's leading methodology for scheduling design and construction. The student can expect to become conversant with the terminology, calculations, and computer reporting utilized in CPM Scheduling. Finally, the course will examine cost engineering aspects for the design and construction industry. The student can expect to become conversant in Labor Budgeting and Variance Analysis for design/construction firms and the cost engineering aspects for construction of a project. Three credits

616. Construction Estimation

A key parameter for all types of construction emerges form the answer to the fundamental question: "How much is the work expected to cost?" This course examines the process used by the construction industry to arrive at an answer and how the result fits into the overall construction process. Key concepts covered include quantity and quality takeoffs, assigning costs, and finalizing estimates and proposals. Implementation of classic estimating approaches via spreadsheet models will be stressed using examples of particular interest to Civil, Environmental, and Construction Management students. Three credits

617. Fire Protection Piping System Design

The course deals with the design of fire protection piping systems with an emphasis on water-based piping systems. In this course students will: Analyze occupancy and construction classifications for existing and new building using the New York State and the New York City Building code; determine appropriate system types to be installed in specific hazardous environments; design fire protection piping systems to meet the architectural and structural requirements; determine design densities in areas of application for the systems being installed; understand type of piping configurations and advantages of each; and, determine water supplies required for each type of building occupancy. Three credits

618 Safety and Environmental Issues in Construction for Engineers

This course presents an overview of safety and environmental issues related to construction. Included are a review of the federal occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) construction safety standards, as well as an introduction to specific safety and environmental construction related issues such as regulated substances that may be encountered and green building (LEED) certification. Three credits

Undergraduate Courses

ENGS 115Intro. to Engineering I
ENGS 116Intro. to Engineering II
ENGS 204Environmental Engineering Principles
ENGS 206Statics
ENGS 230Intro. to Solid Mechanics
ENVL 202Environmental Chemistry
ENVL 203Environmental Chemistry Lab
CEEN 303Introduction to Fluids
CEEN 304Fluids Laboratory
CEEN 305Environmental Engineering Principles II
CEEN 307Hydraulic Design
CEEN 308Reliability Analysis in Civil & Environ. Engr.
CIVL 310Intro. to Geomechanics
CIVL 311Soils Laboratory
ENGD 301The Company I
ENGD 302The Company II
ENVL 315Engineering Ecology
ENVL 408Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
ENVL 410Hazardous Waste Design
ENVL 435Air Pollution Control Design
ENVL 505Surface Water Quality Modeling
ENVL 506Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
ENVL 507Geohydrology
ENVL 517Environmental Law
ENVL 535Surface Water Quality Laboratory
ENVL 536Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Laboratory


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