Environmental Engineering 302: Sustainable Engineering

This module provides the learner with theoretical and applied knowledge relating to the sources and control of noise and air pollution, sustainable development and construction practices, renewable energy and waste management and the circular economy.

1. Identify, analyse and describe the main sources and the scientific and engineering concepts relating to air and noise pollution and the control of their effects on the environment and public health

2. Describe and interpret the relevant Irish and EU legislation, regulations, and framework directives pertaining to air and noise pollution and review the implementation of related programmes.

3. Analyse the principles and interpret the application of technologies for the production of renewable and sustainable energy for building heating and energy production.

4. Evaluate the principles, scientific concepts and procedures associated with sustainable development and practice, low and passive energy building technology, and green building certification. 

5. Classify, define and apply the scientific and engineering concepts relating to the generation, collection, recovery and treatment of solid waste materials from households, commercial and industrial sources, and circular economy concepts.