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Curriculum(s) for 2024 - Environmental Engineering for Sustainable Development (32358)

Single curriculum

1st year

LessonSemesterCFULanguage
1015374 | MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I1st9ITA

Educational objectives

Obiettivi formativi (Inglese): Aim of this module is the achievement, by the students, of the basic means of Mathematical Analysis related to the study of functions of one real variable and their use for the solution of problems in Applied Mathematics, and in particular of Physical and Engineering problems. Special emphasis is devoted to qualitative study and approximate solution of these problems, by virtue of asymptotical techniques, Taylor polynomials etc.
Risultati di apprendimento attesi (Inglese): Successful students will be able to study the behavior of numerical sequences and series; to sketch the complete graph of a function of one variable; to develop the Taylor (or MacLaurin) polynomials of functions of one variable; to study the asymptotical behavior of a function when the independent variable approaches infinity or singularities or zeros; to solve optimization problems in one variable, on bounded and unbounded intervals; to solve definite, indefinite and improper integrals; to solve some kinds of ordinary differential equations, characterizing several Physics and Engineering problems.

1015375 | GEOMETRY1st9ITA

Educational objectives

Educational objectives
Basics in linear algebra and geometry. Linear systems and their geometrical interpretation for 2 or 3 unknowns.
Familiarity with rigorous reasoning, with numerical and symbolic calculus, with the analysis of problems using an optimal strategy.
Familiarity with vectors and matrices, and with geometrical entities in 2 or 3 dimensions in
connection with equations of degree 1 or 2.
Understanding of linear applications and, in particular, of diagonalization.
Expected learning outcomes:
I expect constant learning as the course goes on; learning will be increased by tutorials and tests.
Little difficulties can be solved also by an email contact.
Although the beginning may be difficult, mostly due to faults in the mathematical background, after the first impact - in several cases after the first or second written examination - one expects a neat improvement.

1051723 | REPRESENTATION OF THE TERRITORY AND THE ENVIRONMENT1st9ITA

Educational objectives

The course aims at teaching methods and techniques for drawing, seeing and reading the territory and the built environment. The student, future engineer, will have the appropriate tools to represent, understand and analyze the spatial configurations of a built environment to design its modifications and its protection. The course therefore aims to develop the theoretical foundations of projective drawing that arises from the applications of the methods of descriptive geometry as well as the drawing intended as a computer model with the use of CAD software.
Students, after passing the exam, will be able to correctly use the universal expressive language of drawing, as a tool of knowledge and analysis multiscale, and to develop essential spatial models of design and relevance to represent interventions on the territory and the environment.

AAF1902 | English B2 level1st3ITA

Educational objectives

Give students the essential linguistic competences needed to deal with written scientific communication.

1015376 | MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II2nd9ITA

Educational objectives

The course aims at providing knowledge of the most important notions of
the real analysis in multidimensional spaces. Concepts of limit,
continuity, derivative, differential and integral are extended to
multidimensional spaces. An introduction is given to the fundamental
concepts of sequence and series of functions. The basic request of the
class lies in the practical use of these mathematical tools, besides a
deep understanding of the theoretical background. Finally, a short
description of the quasi-linear partial differential equations is
given, with particular regard to the classification and to the main
properties of elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic systems.It is required the ability to perform basic operations such as limits,
partial derivatives, differentials and integrals in multidimensional
real spaces. All these tools have to be used in a critical and
constructive way. At the same time, a deep knowledge of the theoretical
background is also required. The present class aim at encouraging the
approach towards new mathematical problems as well as to reach a
satisfactory capability in the practical use of the Mathematical
Analysis in the Engineering Sciences.

1015378 | CHEMISTRY2nd9ITA

Educational objectives

The main objective of the course is to present the principles of General
Chemistry. The theoretical discussion of the topics will be constantly
accompanied by numerical applications for the student to acquire the
basic concepts and the ability to apply them to solve chemical problems.
The main topics covered include: materials and systems, the fundamental
laws of chemistry. Atoms and chemical formulas. The chemical reactions
and their balance. The stoichiometry. The atomic models. The electronic
configurations. The periodic system of elements. The chemical bond. The
behavior of gaseous systems. The chemical equilibrium in aqueous
solution, under homogeneous and heterogeneous.Solutions and their
properties. Acids and bases in water solutions. Reactions involving
electron transfer and their balance. Notes of electrochemistry.EXPECTED RESULTS: Mastery of the basic concepts of Chemistry and their application.

1017999 | GENERAL PHYSICS II2nd9ITA

Educational objectives

The course will introduce the student to the scientific method. Concepts
and formalism of the classical mechanics and thermodynamics will be
developed. The aim of the course is to allow the student to became
familiar with the basic models of the classical physics and in
particular with the concept of physical observable and with the role of
Physics Laws.At the end of the course the student should be able to apply the
concepts acquired to the solution of simple problems of mechanics and
thermodynamics.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

2nd year

LessonSemesterCFULanguage
1019332 | GENERAL PHYSICS II1st9ITA

Educational objectives

To supply the fundamental principles of classic electromagnetism and of
wave phenomena in vacuum and in matter, stressing the experimental
character of the subjects. To teach how to solve by reasoning simple
problems on the above subjects.The student must understand the phenomena related with classic
electromagnetism and with wave propagation. He must realize which
physics lows are obtained from experiments and which from mathematical
deduction. He must also learn how to apply the subjects studied to the
solution of simple problems.

1011710 | PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS1st6ITA

Educational objectives

The aim is that of providing students with some fundamental probabilistic and statistical notions, which are the basis of the logical-mathematical reasoning under uncertainty, with incomplete information. This will stimulate those critical skills which allow to face, besides "routine" problems, new problems too. In particular, students should acquire some basic notions which concern conditional and unconditional probabilities, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and statistical inference.Basic notions and theoretical results on conditional and unconditional probabilities, prevision, variance, correlation coefficient, probability density, cumulative distribution function, joint, marginal and conditional distributions, characteristic function, basic notions on statistical inference.

1003305 | RATIONAL MECHANICS1st6ITA

Educational objectives

General learning outcomes

The class in Meccanica Razionale has a twofold aim: provide the
students with the methods necessary to approach the study of
constrained mechanical systems, in particular rigid body systems,
and show how a rigorous mathematical formalism can be fully
integrated within a physical theory enabling its full and deep
rigorous understanding.

Specific learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding skill
The students learn the theory of Euclidean spaces motion (relative
motion), the kinematics and the dynamics of systems of rigid bodies,
the Lagrangian approach to the study of ideal holonomic constrained systems.
Moreover, the students will learn how to cast a mechanical problem
in a mathematical model via the ordinary differential equation theory.

Applying knowledge and understanding skill
The class completed, the student will be able to deal with
systems of rigid bodies and, in the case of ideal holonomic
constraints, write the equation of motions sufficient to the
description of all the possible motions of the system.
Moreover, the student will have learnt the methods to detect the
equilibrium position of the system and to study their stability
character.

Communication skill
The students practice their communication skills during the final
oral exam, in which they have to provide a mathematically rigorous
treatment of relevant aspects of an involved physical theory.

Learning skill
The student practice his self-learning skills by tackling and
solving many different physical problems. The student, indeed,
has to attack a physical problem on his own trying, first, to
recast the problem using the correct mathematical modelling and,
then, studying analytically and qualitatively the equations he found.

1002851 | ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS1st6ITA
10606051 | Fundamentals of Earth sciences1st6ITA
1017399 | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING2nd6ITA

Educational objectives

This course explains the fundamental methods for the analysis of single and three phase circuits, the operating principle and operating characteristics of the main electrical machinery and criteria and design methods of lines for transmission and distribution of electricity. Particular emphasis is given to those aspects and applications of intersection with the normal activities of an environamental engineer.
Risultati di apprendimento attesi (Inglese):After completing this course the student will have a basic preparation that will enable understanding of the phenomena associated with the generation, transmission and use of electricity and will be able to evaluate the performance of the main electrical machinery, in relation to specific needs and know the major problems associated with their use.

1018586 | MECHANICS OF FLUIDS I2nd9ITA

Educational objectives

In the frame of continuum mechanics the fundamental equations ruling the motion of fluids are developped for no-viscous
and viscous flows. Further one-dimension representation schemes are proposed in order to solve the design problems concerning fluid motion in pipe and in channes.

1012202 | BUILDING SCIENCE2nd9ITA

Educational objectives

The course provides the theoretical basis of structural engineering by illustrating
theoretical models and practical tools for the analysis of structural systems (mainly those
composed by beams), and examining their equilibrium, compatibility, strength and stability.
The topics dealt with contribute to form the necessary knowledge to identify, formulate and
solve the structural problems of the building design, and to understand the technical
language of structural engineering.

The students shall be able to analyze and solve simple structural patterns, such as
statically determinate and indeterminate systems of beams and trusses, by evaluating their
states of stress and deformation and carrying out the safety check of the cross sections.
Moreover they shall know the basics of continuum mechanics. In making judgements, the
students will acquire: 1.1 ability to choose the most appropriate theoretical models (rigid
body, elastic beam, deformable body) to address the analysis of real structures; 1.2 ability
to design and perform numerical analyses on basic structural problems, to interpret data
and draw conclusions; 1.3 Understanding the main structural analysis techniques and their
limits. In learning skills, the students will acquire: 2.1 ability to properly identify, formalize
and solve the structural problems; 2.2 ability to understand the technical terms used in
structural engineering; 2.3 skills needed to undertake further advanced courses on
structural engineering.

AAF1476 | Ecology laboratory 2nd3ITA

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide the basic elements for knowledge of Ecology, that combines principles and methods. Are primarily developed arguments of base of Ecology to understand environmental problems, characterizing engineering field of environment and land.

3rd year

LessonSemesterCFULanguage
10612334 | GEOTECHNIQUE AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY1st12ENG
GEOTECHNIQUE1st6ENG
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY1st6ENG
10612374 | URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING AND GEODETIC SURVEY1st12ENG
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING 1st6ENG
GEODETIC SURVEY1st6ENG
10612356 | SANITARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING2nd6ENG
10612375 | RAW MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND SAFETY ENGINEERING2nd12ENG
RAW MATERIALS ENGINEERING 2nd6ENG
SAFETY ENGINEERING2nd6ENG
AAF1001 | Final exam2nd3ITA

Educational objectives

The final exam consists of the presentation of an essay related to the activities conducted during the stage/Thesis-Work.
The preparation for this exam make it necessary for the student to get skills related to the presentation of her/his work,and the capability to discuss and argue with an audience fully aware of the topics presented.

Elective course2nd12ITA
THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Optional groups

The student must acquire 6 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFULanguage
10596228 | SCIENZE DELLA SOSTENIBILITA' IN INGEGNERIA1st2nd6ITA

Educational objectives

The module aims to provide basic knowledge on sustainable mobility to understand how to measure the sustainability of a transport system, how to improve it and which trends will influence it in the near future. In particular, the concept of transport sustainability will be explored, indicators for measuring sustainability will be examined, examples of transport policies will be given (land use and pricing) and current trends in electric, shared, connected and automated mobility and their impact on sustainability will be examined. Finally, the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) will be introduced with the case study of the Sustainable University Mobility Plan of Sapienza University.
At the end of the course, the student will be able:
● to describe the land-use and pricing transport policies and their potential impact on transport demand, safety, environment, society, land use
● to select and use appropriate indicators to measure the sustainability of a transport system
● to identify the most suitable transport policies for improved sustainability of mobility systems

SOSTENIBILITA' ENERGETICO-AMBIENTALE1st2nd1ITA

Educational objectives

L’insegnamento è finalizzato all’acquisizione di una conoscenza di base sul tema della transizione energetica e delle tecnologie da utilizzare nel processo di decarbonizzazione imposto dalla Comunità Europea. In particolare si affronteranno i target previsti al 2030 per il risparmio energetico, per l’efficienza energetica e per le fonti di energia rinnovabili. Verranno esaminate le tecnologie più comuni, le loro caratteristiche funzionali, le problematiche relative al loro inserimento nel tessuto urbano, i criteri di scelta tecnico-economica tra le alternative possibili, la loro dislocazione e gli aspetti relativi agli incentivi economici. Saranno infine analizzati i collegamenti del tema energia con gli aspetti rilevanti, sociali, economici, ambientali.

Costituiscono argomenti dell’insegnamento:
- il PNRR del Next generation EU, il Piano di Azione per l'Energia e il Clima.
- tecnologie per la produzione dell’energia da fonti rinnovabili e disponibilità su scala territoriale e loro sviluppo in termini di capacità
- valutazione delle tematiche sull’efficienza energetica nel settore edilizio e industriale.

Capacità di:
- essere informati sull’influenza del territorio costruito sui principali impatti in tema di caratteristiche climatiche, risorse energetiche, inquinamento atmosferico
- valutare le esigenze ed i criteri di distribuzione sul territorio delle risorse energetiche e dei consumi di energia.

MOBILITA' SOSTENIBILE1st2nd1ITA

Educational objectives

The module aims to provide basic knowledge on sustainable mobility to understand how to measure the sustainability of a transport system, how to improve it and which trends will influence it in the near future. In particular, the concept of transport sustainability will be explored, indicators for measuring sustainability will be examined, examples of transport policies will be given (land use and pricing) and current trends in electric, shared, connected and automated mobility and their impact on sustainability will be examined. Finally, the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) will be introduced with the case study of the Sustainable University Mobility Plan of Sapienza University.
At the end of the course, the student will be able:
● to describe the land-use and pricing transport policies and their potential impact on transport demand, safety, environment, society, land use
● to select and use appropriate indicators to measure the sustainability of a transport system
● to identify the most suitable transport policies for improved sustainability of mobility systems

MATERIE PRIME E RICICLO1st2nd1ITA

Educational objectives

Objectives
This module aims to provide students with the basis of the legal framework of policies for sustainability and environmental protection, with particular regard to the activity of public administration, through the study of European and national legislation and the leading cases of European and national Cousrts.
Subject of brief discussion will be in particular the principles relating to administrative discipline to protect the environment in general; the regulations of energy and renewable sources, of waste and water services.

Knowledge and understanding
To assess, through a critical approach, the conditions and opportunities for sustainable development related to the institutional and regulatory framework.

IDROCLIMATOLOGIA1st2nd1ITA

Educational objectives

Objectives
This module intends to provide the student with the scientific basis of the relationship between water and climate, in the context of the sustainability of the current and future water cycle for the projected scenarios of global warming. The formative objective of the module is therefore to provide students with the knowledge necessary to frame the objectives of the 2030 agenda relating to the sustainable use of water resources, its defense and defense from extreme hydrological events, climate change in the right scientific context. . Starting from the physical and chemical properties of water, the themes related to the water cycle as a regulator of climate and ecosystems, the interaction of the hydro-social cycle and its impact on the natural cycle due to over-exploitation and pollution are explored. . Students are introduced to issues relating to climate change in relation to the sustainability of the water cycle, highlighting the non-linearity characteristics of the climate system, the existence of critical thresholds and feedbacks. The description of the tools for making future projections, the associated uncertainties and possible actions aimed at controlling the stability of the climate system and the water cycle and mitigation conclude the training course.

Knowledge and understanding

Understanding and evaluating, through an interdisciplinary approach, the complex interaction between the climate system and the water cycle, taking into account the different space-time scales that characterize this interaction, from the local one at the basin scale to the global one at the scale of the entire planet. Therefore, place the problem of the sustainability of the water cycle in the correct context defined by this wide space-time variability.

SERVIZI ECOSISTEMICI1st2nd1ITA

Educational objectives

Objectives
This module intends to provide the student with the basis of the scientific study of the relationships between organisms and the environment, and between different organisms, in the context of the ecosystem in its living (biotic) and physical (abiotic) components.
Furthermore, it is intended to prepare the student for the application of ecological principles in the management of natural resources and Ecosystem Services with an approach aimed at enhancing sustainable development in a context of Global Change (climate change, environmental pollution, land use change). . This knowledge was aimed at the use of experimental models and methodologies for the analysis, monitoring, management and restoration of degraded natural ecosystems. These issues fall within the scope of European Directives, International Conventions and Protocols on environmental matters, for the conservation of Biodiversity, Natural Capital, Ecosystem Services and the promotion of Nature-Based Solutions.

Knowledge and understanding
Evaluate, through an experimental approach conducted at a different spatial-temporal scale, the provision of ecosystem services for regulation, procurement and cultural, in natural, urban and agricultural territorial areas.

DIRITTO DELL'AMBIENTE1st2nd1ITA

Educational objectives

Objectives
The topics covered in the module are related to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda SDG11 "Sustainable cities and communities" and SDG12 "Responsible consumption and production", with connections also with other objectives, mainly SDG8, SDG9, SDG13 , SDG14 and SDG15. Students will understand that the recovery and recycling of raw materials from waste produced in urban areas ("Urban Mining") represents the sustainable alternative to the exploitation of non-renewable natural resources, i.e. the extraction and treatment of minerals from ore deposits (“Ore Mining”). Furthermore, since waste is composed by a complex system of materials that must be processed in order to obtain their separation and to produce secondary raw materials, an overview of the main traditional and innovative technologies used in recycling plants will be provided. Finally, the main challenges and critical aspects with reference to some recycling chains for the production of secondary raw materials will be highlighted.

Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the fundamental aspects of sustainable production and consumption of resources and sustainable waste management. Knowledge of the principles of circular economy, a model in which the circle closes with the transformation of waste into resources, through strategies that are effective from a technical point of view and convenient from an economic point of view. Knowledge and evaluation of the main problems and challenges in the recycling sector also for the achievement of the targets set by the European Union.

10612333 | SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR TERRITORIAL MANAGEMENT1st2nd6ENG
10606579 | Sustainable Energy Conversion3rd2nd6ENG
10612336 | INDUSTRIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND TERRITORY RESILIENCE3rd2nd6ENG
10612337 | HYDRAULIC CONSTRUCTIONS3rd2nd6ENG