1. Objective: The student should have a basic understanding of adsorption theory.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by requesting the student to:

a) describe adsorption theory, b) describe the rate limiting processes in adsorption, and c) describe the chemistry of adsorption

2. Objective: The student should be able to identify applications for adsorption processes.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by presenting the student with various environmental problems. Then, asking the student if adsorption is a relevant treatment process, or by asking the student to identify applications for adsorption processes.

3. Objective: The student should be able to design an adsorption or ion exchange column for an environmental engineering application.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by having the student design an adsorption column using actual laboratory adsorption data.

4. Objective: Understand coagulation and flocculation.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by requesting the student to describe the four types of coagulation and then describe environmental applications for the different types of coagulation.

5. Objective: Understand the four basic types of sedimentation and identify applications for each.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by requesting the student to a) list and define the four types of sedimentation, b) identify relevant applications for each type of sedimentation, and c) list various processes and request the student to identify the type(s) of sedimentation applicable to each.

6. Objective: The student should be able to apply flocculant settling theory to the design of a water treatment clarifier, a primary sedimentation basin, or a secondary sedimentation basin following a fixed-film process.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by having the student design a sedimentation basin using actual settling data.

7. Objective: Apply hindered and compression settling theory to the design of a sludge thickener or to a secondary sedimentation basin following activated sludge.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by having the student apply hindered and compression settling theory to the design of a sedimentation basin.

8. Objective: Understand the general types of membrane processes.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by requesting the student to describe the different types of membrane processes and then describe applications for each.

9. Objective: Design a reverse osmosis unit.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by having the student design a reverse osmosis unit for a typical environmental engineering application.

10. Objective: An understanding of filtration theory.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by requiring the student to describe the steps in filtration.

11. Objective: The student should be capable of designing a filtration unit for a water or wastewater application.

Measurement: This objective can be evaluated by requiring the student to design a water or wastewater filtration unit.

12. Objective: Improve student's oral presentation skills.

Measurement: This objective can be measured by having student present a project during the first half of the semester. This presentation will be evaluated and critiqued. The student will then be required to do a second presentation, which will be evaluated for improvements in presentation skills.

13. Objective: Improve student’s written communication skills.

Measurement: This objective can be measured by having student complete a series of written design projects during the semester. Each written design will be evaluated and critiqued prior to submission of the next.

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