Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering

Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering is the outgrowth of a team-taught course at Michigan Technological University which provides a bridge for a student to move from their basic science and math courses to their introductory and upper level environmental engineering courses which apply those fundamentals to local and global environmental problems. Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering presents those required fundamentals along with close to one hundred applications for a diverse set of relevant environmental situations including multimedia issues encompassing engineered treatment and chemical fate and transport in air, water, and soil.

This text is not just intended for students majoring in civil, environmental engineering or environmental science, but for students from a wide variety of disciplines who may work on environmental problems or incorporate environmental concerns into their specialty.

Eine gründliche Abhandlung aller Aspekte der Umwelt-Ingenieurtechnik. Erläutert werden die wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen für das Verständnis von Umweltkonzepten die in Bereichen Wasser, Luft und festen Gefahrstoffen Anwendung finden. (01/99) Student Preface: Why do I Need Fundamentals?

Units of Concentration.

Chemistry.

Physical Processes. "...an excellent introduction to its subject." (Ecotoxicology, October 2000)

James R. Mihelcic is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and State of Florida 21st Century World Class Scholar at the University of South Florida. He directs the Peace Corps Master's International Program in Civil & Environmental Engineering. Dr. Mihelcic is a past president of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, a member of the EPA Chartered Science Advisory Board, a Board Certified Environmental Engineering Member and Board Trustee of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. He is lead author for three textbooks: Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering; Field Guide in Environmental Engineering for Development Workers: Water, Sanitation, Indoor Air; and, Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals, Sustainability, Design. Develop a better understanding of what causes environmental problems and how to solve them! Today, engineers and scientists must work on more complex environmental problems than ever before. To find solutions to these problems requires an in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of chemistry, biology, and physical processes. This text will provide you with a clear explanation of these fundamentals that are necessary for solving both small town and global environmental problems. With Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering, you'll develop a better understanding of the key concepts required for design, operation, analysis, and modeling of both natural and engineered systems. You'll also be able to make connections among the different specialty areas of environmental engineering emphasized throughout the text. And you'll quickly learn how to solve complex environmental problems and incorporate environmental concerns into your specialty. Key Features
* Covers the fundamentals of chemical, physical, and biological processes, and various units of concentration as applied to environmental engineering.
* Includes applications related to drinking water and wastewater treatment, air quality engineering and science, groundwater transport and remediation, surface water quality, hazardous solid waste management, and ecosystems.
* Developed by a team of authors who specialize in a diverse set of environmental areas.