Introduction to Environmental Engineering - Softcover

Alandra Kahl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1606507079 ISBN 13: 9781606507070

Publisher: Momentum Press, 2016

Synopsis

Environmental engineering is a discipline that focuses on sustainability with the natural cycles of the earth in conjunction with the built environment. The discipline is also concerned with the protection of human health from adverse effect and the mitigation of adverse effects on the environment from the human populace. This book is intended as a reference for the graduate level scholar on selected topics and environmental engineering. Topics encompassed in environmental engineering include treatment of water and wastewater, mitigation of environmental hazards, and sustainable practice. The book discusses the concepts and dimensions of environmental treatment, costs of poor environmental quality, the importance of sustainability in this highly competitive global economy, and environmental law. The text integrates concepts, methods, and historical context to give an overview of basic topics in environmental engineering. Also included is a glossary of terms in environmental engineering. This book fills a gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of topics in the environmental engineering discipline.

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About the Author

Dr. Alandra Kahl is currently engaged in teaching and research as an instructor in engineering at Penn State Greater Allegheny. Her current research focuses on teaching and learning in engineering and trace contaminants in water and wastewater. Dr. Kahl has published work in peer-reviewed publications, academy journals and contributed book chapters to several texts. She is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, Engineers Without Borders, American Chemical Society and the Society of Women Engineers. In her spare time, Dr. Kahl mentors FIRST robotics Team 1708.

Edition details

• Publisher: Momentum Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1606507079
• ISBN 13: 9781606507070
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 133