Course Outline

Introduction to Chemical/Environmental Engineering (proposed)

(Fall Term)

August 13 - September 9: Overview of Environmental Chemistry (Presentations on September 9, 2015)
Learn about the Chemical Engineering program at NC State (NCSU, 2015)
Learn about the Environmental Engineering program at NC State (NCSU, 2015)
Learn about Duke's Environmental Engineering program (Duke University, 2015)
Learn about UNC's Environmental Science program (UNC at Chapel Hill, 2015)
Learn about UNC's Institute for the Environmental (UNC at Chapel Hill, 2015)

September 10 - October 8: Case Study 1 - Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in North Carolina
Introduction to Unit Operations!
What chemicals are handled, processed, produced, or emitted from the facility?
What engineering systems are used to minimize pollution to air, water, or land?
How are systems and chemicals monitored, and data managed, to ensure environmental compliance?

October 9 - November 3: View Case Study 2 Outline - Dupont Fayetteville Works Plant located in North Carolina
Overview of Unit Operations!
What chemicals are handled, processed, produced, or emitted from the facility?
What engineering systems are used to minimize pollution to air, water, or land?
How are systems and chemicals monitored, and data managed, to ensure environmental compliance?
Drinking Water Crisis and Cover-up

November 3 - 30: Case Study 3 - Manufacturing Facility located in North Carolina
Overview of Unit Operations!
What chemicals are handled, processed, produced, or emitted from the facility?
What engineering systems are used to minimize pollution to air, water, or land?
How are systems and chemicals monitored, and data managed, to ensure environmental compliance?

December 1-14: Final Group Project and Course Review

December 15-18: Final Presentation
Be sure to get a good night's sleep!