GE 203: Introduction to the Environment and Ecosystems

Course Description

• Impact of engineering and industrial activities on the environment.
• Basics of ecosystems, environmental balance, types of pollution, and types, sources, and limits of pollutants; in addition to fundamentals of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Course Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Students completing this course successfully will be able to:
1. Understand the basics of the global ecosystem and the natural cycles of its major components.
 2. Understand the types of environmental pollution caused by engineering and industrial activities.
 3. Realize the importance of sustainable development and maintaining environmental balance.
 4. Understand the different types of pollutants, their sources, limits and the various technologies for pollution control.
 5. Recognize the importance of EIA prior the development of the projects.
 6. Improve their communication skills, including reading, writing, and oral presentations.

• Pollution control technologies and examples of pollution from various engineering and industrial sectors are also covered.