Environmental Engineering

General Outcomes The course provides the basic instruments for the development and application of numerical models finalized to the study of the pollutant dispersion in atmosphere, sea waters, surface waters, groundwaters and soil. Specific Outcomes Knowledge and understanding At the end of the course the students will know the equations that describe the pollution phenomena in general theoretical and in the simplified form, which leads to the formulation of the operative models. Applying knowledge and understanding Students will acquire the skills to develop and use models for the prediction of pollution, with full awareness of the implications produced by the simplified hypotheses adopted. They will be able to select the most effective technical solution, based on the characteristics of the problem to be simulated and the available input data. Making judgment Students will acquire the ability to select the most relevant input data for the problem analysed, they will be able to critically analyze numerical results to ensure their validity and will be able to formulate original solutions to unconventional problems. Communication skills Students will be able to communicate information relating to problems, methods and results obtained also to non-specialist interlocutors in the subject, through verbal and written reports. Through the working groups of the course, they will also develop communication skills with colleagues, for more effective interaction in collective activities. Learning skills After understanding the theoretical basis of the course, students will also acquire the awareness of the need for an autonomous study for solving more complex problems, which go beyond the specific technical knowledge learned in the academic course