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Syllabus 2021-22 - 13012009 - Fundamentals of Environmental Technology (Fundamentos de tecnología medioambiental)

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DEGREE: Grado en Ingeniería de organización industrial (13012009)
FACULTY: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OF JAÉN
DEGREE: Doble grado en Ingeniería mecánica e Ingeniería de organización industrial (13812012)
FACULTY: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OF JAÉN
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021-22
COURSE: Fundamentals of Environmental Technology
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: Fundamentals of Environmental Technology
CODE: 13012009 (*) ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021-22
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 2
ECTS CREDITS: 3.0 YEAR: 3 SEMESTER: PC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: ROMERO GARCIA, JUAN MIGUEL
DEPARTMENT: U122 - INGENIERÍA QUIM.,AMBIENTAL Y DE LOS MAT.
FIELD OF STUDY: 790 - TECNOLOGIAS DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE
OFFICE NO.: A3 - 312 E-MAIL: jrgarcia@ujaen.es P: 953213437
WEBSITE: -
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3151-3103
LANGUAGE: - LEVEL: 2
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

Block I : Introduction to environmental technology. Major types of pollution. Main pollutants and industrial waste sources.

Block II : Wastewater pollution indicators. Technologies applied to urban and industrial wastewater treatment. Sewage sludge treatment.

Block III : Basic concepts of air pollution. Air pollution particle separation equipment. Technologies for gaseous pollutant purification.

Block IV : Physico-chemical techniques for remediation of contaminated soils. Thermal treatments. Bioremediation techniques.

Block V : Introduction to environmental management. Life cycle assessment methodologies. Environmental impact assessment.

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Lecture notes (14h)

  • Introductory activities (1h): Introduction to the course and brief description of laboratory practicals.
  • Lecture (13h): explanation of the contents of the course. explicación de los contenidos de la asignatura.

With this activity, taught competencies are COG12 and CB2R, and the learning outcome 65R.

Problem-solving, exercises performed individually and/or small groups (14h)

  • Laboratory practicals (4h): laboratory experiments on different topics of the course. Laboratory work in small teams (groups of 3 or 4 students).
  • Computer practicals (2h): Workshop on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. Computer lab using software Simapro to solve a problem based on a carbon footprint assessment and deliver a case study report.
  • Oral presentation either individually or in small groups (4h): analysis of case studies and reports on environmental management and technologies. Oral presentations and open debate.
  • Thematic seminar (2h): introduction to waste management, video viewing and debate.
  • Seminario temático (2h): introducción a la gestión de residuos, educational videos and discussion.
  • Site visit “virtual mode” (2h): video materials with Q&As on processes and facilities related with the course contents (e.g., sewage treatment plant, urban waste classification and composting plant)

These activities in small groups match with competences CB2R and COG12, and the learning outcome 65R.

Group tutoring (2h)

  • Group tutoring to check and supervise progress on coursework.

In this activity, the competence CB2R will be developed.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The written exam could be answered in the English language for foreign students (60%). The written exam evaluates the competence CEL9.

Attendance to practical sessions and/or participation in classes (10%).

Workshop on Life cycle assessment with SimaPro software. Problem-solving exercise of a LCA case study. Final report (10%).

Project oral presentation based on emerging technologies (20%). The oral presentation could be delivered in English. The competences CB2R, CEL9 will be evaluated with this work.

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Environmental engineering [Recurso electrónico]. Edition: 4th ed.. Author: Weiner, Ruth F.. Publisher: Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2003.  (Library)
  • Introduction to environmental engineering and science . Edition: -. Author: Masters, Gilbert M. Publisher: Harlow : Pearson, 2014  (Library)
  • Life cycle assessment student handbook edited by Mary Ann Curran.. Edition: Test edition. Author: Curran, Mary Ann, editor.. Publisher: Scrivener Publishing  (Library)
7. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

The teaching methodology will be that indicated in the original course program although in this case, only 50% of the students will attend face-to-face classes and 50% by videoconference. Attendance will be on a rotating basis.

(*) The Centre may establish a different percentage of attendance depending on the number of students and the capacity of the classroom/laboratory in accordance with health measures.
(**) The Centre may establish rotating attendance depending on the number of students and capacity of the classroom/laboratory in accordance with health measures (class in the timetable and classroom/laboratory assigned to a part of the group and retransmission by videoconference to the rest, with periodic rotation of students, as determined by the Centre).

The evaluation system will be as indicated in the original guide although the exam will be replaced by an online exam with the same weight and the oral presentation will also be carried out online.

8. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The online videoconference system Google Meet substitute face-to-face interaction in the same official week, days and times established in the official timetables.

Practical session will be replaced by learning activities online (synchronous/ asynchronous) and the project will be oral presented by Hangout Meet.

   ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

  •  Online final exam in the virtual classroom (Hangout Meet): 50%
  •  Practical activities: 50%   

RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

Analysis of practical cases and oral presentations will be online with Google Meet.

The adaptation to online teaching implies the use of synchronous and asynchronous activities with the support offered at the Intranet site -Docencia Virtual- at Universidad de Jaén and videoconferences by Hangout Meet.

DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE (on line exams)

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

CLASS RECORDING CLAUSE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es