Diploma in Environmental Engineering
*Semester 1: Fundamentals*
1. *Mathematics I*: Algebra, calculus, trigonometry.
2. *Physics*: Mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid basics.
3. *Chemistry*: Inorganic, organic, and environmental chemistry basics.
4. *Environmental Studies*: Ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources.
5. *Engineering Drawing & CAD*: Technical drafting, AutoCAD basics.
6. *Communication Skills*: Technical writing, presentations.
*Practical*: Basic lab experiments in physics, chemistry, and environmental science.
*Semester 2: Core Principles*
1. *Mathematics II*: Differential equations, statistics for environmental analysis.
2. *Environmental Chemistry*: Water/air/soil chemistry, pollutants.
3. *Fluid Mechanics*: Flow dynamics, pumps, pipelines.
4. *Ecology & Biodiversity*: Conservation, sustainable practices.
5. *Computer Applications*: MS Office, basics of MATLAB/Python.
6. *Workshop Practice*: Introduction to environmental equipment and tools.
*Practical*: Fluid mechanics experiments, environmental sampling techniques.
*Semester 3: Environmental Systems*
1. *Water Supply Engineering*: Sources, treatment, distribution systems.
2. *Air Pollution & Control*: Pollutants, monitoring, filtration technologies.
3. *Waste Management*: Solid waste, recycling, landfill design.
4. *Environmental Microbiology*: Role of microbes in pollution control.
5. *Lab I*: Water quality testing (pH, BOD, COD, turbidity).
6. *Field Visit*: Water treatment plants, recycling facilities.
*Practical*: Air quality monitoring (PM2.5, SO₂, NOₓ).
*Semester 4: Advanced Technologies*
1. *Wastewater Engineering*: Treatment methods, sewage systems.
2. *Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)*: Methods, case studies.
3. *Renewable Energy Systems*: Solar, wind, biogas technologies.
4. *Soil Mechanics & Geotechnology*: Soil pollution, remediation.
5. *Lab II*: Wastewater analysis, soil testing.
6. *Elective I*: Climate Change / Environmental Law & Policy.
*Practical*: GIS applications in environmental mapping.
*Semester 5: Specialization & Management*
1. *Solid Waste Management*: Incineration, composting, circular economy.
2. *Environmental Auditing*: Compliance, ISO 14001 standards.
3. *Remote Sensing & GIS*: Environmental data analysis.
4. *Project Management*: Budgeting, timelines, documentation.
5. *Lab III*: Environmental modelling software (e.g., SWMM, AERMOD).
6. *Elective II*: Environmental Hydrology / Green Building Design.
*Practical*: Design of a small-scale EIA report.
*Semester 6: Industry Integration*
1. *Internship*: 6–8 weeks in industries like water treatment, NGOs, or pollution control boards.
2. *Major Project*: Solve real-world problems (e.g., river remediation, waste-to-energy systems).
3. *Emerging Trends*: Green technologies, carbon footprint reduction.
4. *Viva Voce*: Project defence and comprehensive exams.
*Electives (Semesters 4–5):*
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Environmental Law & Policy
- Industrial Safety & Hazard Management
- Environmental Hydrology
- GIS & Remote Sensing
*Key Labs & Practical’s:*
- *Water Quality Analysis*: BOD, COD, heavy metal testing.
- *Air Pollution Monitoring*: Gas sensors, particulate matter analysis.
- *Soil Testing*: Nutrient analysis, contamination studies.
- *Wastewater Treatment*: Coagulation, filtration, disinfection.
- *GIS Software*: Mapping pollution hotspots.
*Supportive Courses:*
- Environmental Economics
- Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA standards)
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Disaster Management