Environmental Engineering Technology

The Environmental Engineering Technology program prepares the student for the practical application of technology to waste management and the control of pollution of the air, water, land and other aspects of the environment. The program is based on elements of science and engineering technology appropriate to an understanding of the process of environmental quality and it's degradation. The program is also concerned with the design of equipment and systems for environmental protection.

Through the careful selection of program electives, the student may emphaasize either the engineering or the science aspects of the field. The program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission(TAC) of ABET.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (ENVT) PROGRAM

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

The Environmental Engineering Technology prepares the student for the practical application of technology to waste management and the control of pollution of the air, water, land and other aspects of the environment. The program is based on the elements of science and engineering technology appropriate to an understanding of the processes of environmental quality degradation and to the design of equipment and systems for environmental protection. Through careful selection of electives, the student may emphasize one the engineering or science aspects of the field. Graduates are qualified to work in the field or office positions in local, state or federal regulatory agencies, in environmental control groups in industry, and as project supervisors with consulting companies.

It is the mission of the ENVT program to provide an excellent educational experience for its students. This experience includes an emphasis on the technical, communication, teamwork and life-long learning skills that graduate engineering technologists need to succeed, in both the workplace and society in general. Students enrolled in the four-year ENVT Programs are educated for careers as engineering technologists--specialists in the application of science for useful purposes. The engineering technologist works in close support of engineers translating conceptual ideas into functioning systems and providing supervisory direction for the implementation of these ideas by the technicians and craftsmen.

The goal of the ENVT program is to prepare students to pursue graduate education in their specific areas of interest, seek professional licensing, and become involved in project planning, design, construction and research. The objective of the ENVT program at Temple University is to provide students with knowledge of computer utilization applicably to industry practice, and societal factors from which students can solve solutions to practical problems related to Environmental Engineering Technology.

CONTITUENCIES: Alumni, Industry and Government Employers, Professional Societies.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND EVALUATION

The ENVT program should produce graduates who:

1. Have a basic knowledge of the primary areas of practice of environmental engineering technology from which they chose to practice in, such as: water and waste water systems, solid waste, environmental regulations, industrial environmental health, pollution control.

2. Can communicate effectively in oral, written and electronic media and have the necessary teamwork and leadership skills to work and participate effectively in a team environment.

3. Can contribute to the development and improvement of such areas as the state of technology in environmental engineering, education, and research; and who can contribute to the economic, technical, social and educational development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the country and the world.

Evaluation:

Self evaluation survey of alumni, include job title and type of work, salary, “group leader/project manager” experience, professional society involvement, pass FE and PE exams, completion of advanced degree, CEU’s acquired
Survey of employers and graduate school advisors on teamwork skills, educational preparation, computer skills, communication skills
Interviews and focus groups of recent graduates

Feedback:

Use surveys to evaluate the achievement of the program objectives and to improve the effectiveness of the program

PROGRAM OUTCOMES / ASSESSMENT

At the completion of the ENVT program, the student should have

a) apply current practical knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science and engineering

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Instructor evaluation at end of course
Suitable courses would be MATH 75 & 76, PHYSICS 81 & 82, CCET 135, ENVT 117, 124
Exams through the term and a project that test the ability to apply above knowledge

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee
To math and science dept/instructors

b) an ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments, and apply experimental results to improve environmental engineering technology systems and processes

Assessment Technique:

Students’ self evaluations at beginning and end of course
Students’ course evaluation and instructor’s evaluation at end of course
Yearly program evaluation
Suitable courses are ENVT 117, 124, 113, 331
Portfolio of student work that demonstrates experimental design, operation, computer applications, data analysis and interpretation
Students take Lab test at end of semester

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee
To ENVT program coordinator

c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Instructor self evaluation at end of course
Term projects with open ended solutions in appropriate courses
Suitable courses would be ENVT 117, 124, 133, 331
Portfolio of student work that demonstrates design throughout the curriculum
Evaluation forms done at senior capstone course presentation
Portfolio of student work that demonstrates analysis, synthesis and design
Access teamwork qualities

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee
To ENVT Industry Advisory Committee

d) to function effectively on teams

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Instructor self evaluation at end of course
Teamwork evaluation form (peer ratings) at mid-project and end-project
Suitable courses that support this outcome include: ENVT 113, 331, ENGR W241

Feedback:

To faculty teaching the course
To students in teams
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee

e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve technical problems

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Instructor self evaluation at end of course
Suitable courses include: ENVT 117, 124. 133, 331, ET 222, CCET 350
In all courses, assign problems that call for students to apply formal problem identification and solution structures; put numerous samples in a portfolio

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee

f) an understanding of professional, ethical and social responsibilities

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Instructor self evaluation at end of course
Portfolio of student work that demonstrates professional and ethical considerations in senior capstone projects
Give an in-class “ethical dilemma (case study)” and collect student responses
Suitable courses: ENVT C010, 124, 133, 331, ENGR 001, ET 313

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee

g) an ability to communicate effectively

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Instructor self evaluation at end of course
Take videos of presentations and have ENGR and SPEECH faculty jointly evaluate
Grades in writing intensive courses: ENGL W102, ENGR 0001, W241, ENVT 133, W331
Have the Writing Center critique some written reports
Have rough drafts for some lab reports and project papers as well as final papers

Feedback:

To student in course
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Comm.
Portfolio prepared on communication efforts in course

h) to recognize contemporary professional, societal, and global issues and are aware of and respect diversity

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Student course evaluation and instructor self evaluation at end of course
Suitable technical courses include ENVT 133, W331, ET 313 and ENGR W241
Completion of Temple’s Core Curriculum, including Intellectual Heritage I&II, and a course in Studies in Race
Portfolio of student work that demonstrates global and societal context
Video of group discussion on these issues evaluated by faculty

Feedback:

To course instructor
To students in course
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee

i) a recognition of the need for and possess the ability to pursue life-long learning

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Student course evaluation an instructor self evaluation at end of course
Suitable courses would be ENGR 001 and ET 313
Require an extensive library and Web based search and documentation for references on the senior capstone projects
Have alumni give a session in ET 313 about their experiences, use evaluation forms submitted by student

Feedback:

To course instructor
To alumni who made presentations in ENGR 001 and ET 313
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee

j) a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Student course evaluation an instructor self evaluation at end of course
Suitable courses would be ENVT 113, W331 and ET 313
Yearly program evaluation
Exit interview of graduating senior at end of program
Alumni self evaluation on a periodic basis

Feedback:

To course instructor
To students in the course
To alumni
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee
To ENVT Industry Advisory Committee

k) To demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for the practice of engineering technology

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Instructor self evaluation at end of course
All ENVT, CCET, CE, and ENGR designated courses in the program
Portfolio of student work that demonstrates this outcome
Have students use technology for word processing, spreadsheets, web search, and communication. Record for each course the use of these technologies.
Use computer simulations, analysis, and “what if” explorations. Record for each course the use of these technologies.
Use modern equipment, instrumentation and computers in undergraduate laboratories
Include field trips and presentations by practicing engineers (including professional society meetings) where appropriate and possible

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Dept. Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee
To practicing engineers and providers of field trips

THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES ARE REQUIRED BY THE PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AS SPECIFIED BY AAEE

l) can apply concepts of communications in written, oral and electronic forms

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course

Student course evaluation and instructor self evaluation at end of course

Suitable courses would be ENGL C050, ENGL W102, ENGR W241, ENVT W331, ENGR 011
Papers and presentations through the term that test the ability to apply above knowledge

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Comm.

m) are knowledgeable of physical and organic chemistry, and microbiology

Assessment Technique:

Student course evaluation and instructor self evaluation at end of course

Suitable courses would be CHEM 71/73(lab), CHEM 72/74(lab), CHEM 121/123(lab), ENVT 117
Exams through the term that test the ability to apply above knowledge

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Comm.
To biology and chemistry dept/instructors

n) are knowledgeable in the technical sciences of mechanics of fluids, environmental chemistry, computer science, thermodynamics, engineering geology, electrical circuits and systems, and applied statistics

Assessment Technique:

Student course evaluation and instructor self evaluation at end of course
Suitable courses would be: ET 222, ENVT 117, ENGR 001, ET 232, GEOL 185, EET 104, STAT 103

Exams through the term that test the ability to apply above knowledge

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Comm.
To ENVT Industrial Advisory Committee

o) have the ability to apply the technical specialties of unit operations and processes in environmental engineering; environmental systems analysis

Assessment Technique:

Student self evaluation at beginning/end of course, also yearly program evaluation
Student course evaluation and instructor self evaluation at end of course
Suitable courses would be: ENVT 124, 133, W331, 318, 319, and 320

Exams through the term that test the ability to apply above knowledge

Feedback:

To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Comm.
To ENVT Industrial Advisory Committee

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