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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

SOA7003 Environmental Systems: Monitoring and Assessment

This foundation course consists of two parts. The first part of the course is aimed to ensure that all
students possess the understanding of main ecological concepts and principles governing
environmental management. These concepts include definitions from ecosystems to systems
ecology and ecosystem modelling. This is followed by discussion on the current environmental issues
and environmental problems faced by mankind in general such as global warming, acid rain,
pollution and how ecological principles maybe used to solve these problems. The second part of the
course covers the objectives, components, variables and indicators used for environmental
monitoring and assessment purposes. The topics covered by this part include environmental quality
criteria and standards, environmental chemistry and engineering, measurement and analysis of
relevant physical, chemical and biological indicators of water quality, and various techniques in
environmental monitoring and assessment such as EIA, LCA and others.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skill:
Effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork, lifelong learning,
leadership training, professionalism.

Humanity Skill:
-

References:
1. Jolliet, O. Saade, M., Shaked, S. Jolliet A. (2015) Environmental Life Cycle Assessment CRC Press.
ISBN 9781439887666.
2. Eccleston, C.H. (2011) Environmental Impact Assessment A Guide to Best Professional Practices.
CRC Press. ISBN 978143

SOA7004 Pollution Control and Waste Treatment Technologies

This course introduces a basic understanding of the environmental impact of each component such
as water, air, noise, solid and hazardous waste. It also includes the latest technical aspect of
pollution based on legal requirements. Normal control and waste treatment technologies are also
discussed in this course.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

Medium of Instruction:
English

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