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SUBJECT GUIDE – Signature

2021 Environmental Engineering HOD:

EVE460S Signature

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION
QUALIFICATION TYPE: Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
SAQA CODE: 101992
SAQA CREDITS: 7
NQF LEVEL (EXIT): 7
SUBJECT GUIDE
SUBJECT NAME: Environmental Engineering
SUBJECT CODE: EVE460S
IMPLEMENTATION: 2021
SEMESTER OR YEAR
SEMESTER COURSE
COURSE:
LEVEL OF SUBJECT WITHIN
4th year
PROGRAMME:
DURATION: One Semester

COURSE LINKAGE/S
Articulates from National Diploma and Diploma in Mechanical engineering, Leads to this qualification
QUALIFICATION LINKAGE/S: (Advanced Diploma in Mechanical engineering) at exit NQF level 7, which articulates to Mechanical
engineering Hons at exit NQF level 8. Leads into the M Eng Mechanical Engineering at exit NQF level 9
PROGRAM-LEVEL LINKAGE/S: ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Global Environmental Studies, Engineering Management, Professional Communication, Physical Science,
PRE-REQUISITE SUBJECT/S: Mechatronic Design 3 Mechanical Engineering Design, Thermo-Fluids 2 & 3, Engineering Mathematics,
Applied Mathematics 3.
C0- REQUISITE SUBJECTS:
RECOGNITION AND
None
EXEMPTION:
COMPULSORY OR ELECTIVE
Compulsory
SUBJECT:
MAJOR SUBJECT: Yes

ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT

INTRODUCTION

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 Welcome to the Environmental Engineering 4 module. This is a very applied module that greatly
broadens career opportunities for students. This module exposes students to environmental issues
associated with different industrial and human activities. Course topics include coastal areas,
management tools, energy, water, air quality and wastes. Information literacy is infused into the
WORD OF WELCOME: curriculum and assessed implicitly throughout the course. To this end, an introductory session on
information literacy and electronic databases is done. Written and oral presentation and group
work skills are evaluated by means of individual assignments, tutorials, a group project with
presentation, and a final written test.

Environmental engineering is a crucially important field in a world that is beset with social, political
and economic problems, and environmental crises. These modern problems and crises are mostly
a direct result of bad decisions and harmful actions taken in the course of history by human
beings. In a very broad sense of the term, we have “engineered” the problems facing society and
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE nature today, and it is up to us to engineer our way clear of them and into a world that is amenable
SUBJECT:
to a healthy and fulfilling life for all, using better knowledge and wiser judgment. Most engineering
students pass through a programme that is largely technical (such as mechanical engineering) by
default become technocrats and are thus unable to make decisions in industry which take broader
issues into account, this module addresses this problem.

GENERAL
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name Building/Room Telephone e-mail address Consulting Hours
Tuesday and
LECTURER/EXAMINER: N Gule Mechanical 0810187900 [email protected] Thursday mornings
(9h00-11h30 )
INTERNAL MODERATOR: O Nemraoui Mechanical 0619958665 [email protected]
michael.daramola@up.
EXTERNAL MODERATOR: M Daramola External 011 717 7536
ac.za
COURSE COORDINATOR: N Gule Mechanical 0810187900 [email protected]
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:
S Nqabisa Mechanical 021 953 8642 [email protected]
(Acting)
DEPARTMENT SECRETARY: K Mohamed Mechanical 021 953 8655 [email protected]

TIMETABLE
FOR OFFICIAL SUBJECT TIMETABLE REFER TO: DEPARTMENTAL NOTICEBOARD & WebCT

LENGTH OF COURSE
DURATION IN WEEKS

Week CONTACT HOURS

METHOD
Number Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Formal Lecturers 12 EEN470S lecture

Tutorials 1 per week

Assignments 4 per
semester
Industrial Visits 1 per
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 semester
Project 1 per
semester
TOTAL
NOTE:
ATTENDANCE POLICY RULE : Subject to the Institutional Academic Rules and Regulations

NOTIONAL HOURS
METHOD NOTIONAL HOURS
FORMAL LECTURES 15
TUTORIALS 10
ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS 20
SELF STUDY 15
OTHER 10
TOTAL 70

COURSEWARE
Prescribed book for the course:

 Fuggle & Rabie’s Environmental Management in South Africa 3rd Edition. Juta and
company PTY/LTD.
COMPULSORY COURSE
 “Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science” by Gilbert M. Masters. 3rd
TEXTBOOK/S:
Edition. Pearson.

The books are available at the University’ Bellville Campus Library. You can also purchase
from the bookstore allocated on Campus.

Mihelcic - Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering

RECOMMENDED BOOK/S: Miller - Environmental Science
Henry & Heinke - Environmental Science and Engineering
RECOMMENDED READINGS: Lecturer’s Core notes and books from the Library
LEARNER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Students are encouraged to buy the pre-scribed book and use the Lecturer’s notes posted on Blackboard
OTHER MATERIALS:
Please log in to the LMS which is available at myclassroom.cput.ac.za. We will use the LMS
for announcements, sharing course notes and videos and for assignments and assignment
SUBJECT NOTICE BOARD submissions. Therefore, you need to log into your LMS at least once a day to check if there
LOCATION: are new announcements, assignments and course materials.

STUDY COMPONENT
SUBJECT OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of this subject, the learner will be able to:
 The course aims to present the subject with a broad coverage, examining practice and development in a holistic way, so as
to assist graduates to deal with environmental problems and offer solutions in an analytical fashion more meaningfully, by
also considering technical, economic and social factors.

 Specific skills in project management, environmental impact assessment (EIA), water and energy audits are covered, with a
view to professional, ethical and legal application to engineering problems and their solutions.

 Having acquired knowledge, skills and competencies in some the major areas of environmental engineering, graduates

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 would have enhanced employability and have a stronger environmental ethic which they would be able to apply in their
working contexts.

Primary learning objective: Understand modes of heat transfer principles, Understand heat transfer systems, solve and analyze heat
transfer problems and Apply heat transfer principles in solving real world problems.
.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES SUB-OUTCOMES CRITICAL
CROSS-FIELD
OUTCOMES
Introduction to Environmental Course Structure, Information Literacy, Electronic Searches & Databases.
1/4/5/6/7
Engineering The Modern Environmental Crisis
Coastal Areas The General Marine Environment
1/4/5/6/7
Marine activities
Management Tools and Governance Law & Ethics
Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) 1/4/5/6/7
Project Management
Water Water Quality A and B
Water Conservation 1/4/5/6/7
Water Demand Management.
Energy Energy Resources
1/4/5/6/7
Energy Management Systems
Air Quality Air Quality Management A and B 1/4/5/6/7
Solid Waste and Effluent Solid Wastes
1/4/5/6/7
Effluents

ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATIONS*
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT Assessment
ASSESSMENT TYPE ASSESSMENT ELEMENTS weight
NUMBER DATE
ASSESSMENT 1: Tutorials TBA continuous 5
ASSESSMENT 2 Assignments TBA continuous 30
ASSESSMENT 3: Project (GA’s) TBA Written Assessment 20
ASSESSMENT 4: Presentation TBA Oral presentation 5
ASSESSMENT 5: FISA TBA Written test 40
* Assessment Criteria are given in individual assignment/project briefs location
ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION
T1 T2 T3 Project FISA
DESCRIPTION: GA’s
Tutorial Assignments Presentations Subminimum Final-Exam
50%
TERM:
WEIGHT IN %: 5 30 5 20 40
MODERATION SELECTION: √ √
ASSESSMENT OUTLINE
ASSESSMENT 1: Written assessment

ASSESSMENT 2: Assignments

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ASSESSMENT 3: Presentation

Project Research work- Written

FISA Written assessment

ASSESSMENT POLICY

DEPARTMENTAL ASSESSMENT POLICIES

The policy of the Department Mechanical Engineering is one of continuous assessment.

EVE460S will be assessed as an integration of three assessments, independent learning projects, laboratory
practicals, mid-year test and final assessment.

NB: - IT IS COMPULSORY THAT ALL ASSESSMENTS ARE SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED.

A subminima of 50% is required for the laboratory assessment.
It is of paramount importance that classes are attended regularly and promptly – progress / homework will be checked
regularly.

Practical competence on activities (covering all the assessment criteria listed above) is assessed.

Satisfactory Graduate Attribute performance must be achieved as indicated above.

Minimum required to pass = 50% overall (for module)

Distinction = 75% overall (for module)

It is mandatory that students achieve satisfactory performance (achieve ≥50% for all of the assessment criteria
assessed.

SUBMISSION DATE: All Project submissions must be submitted by the due date. No excuses will be
tolerated. A “0” (zero) will be awarded for any late submission. (In the workplace
engineers must be able to execute tasks and complete projects on time).

RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The institutional Academic rules apply for this Subject. Please refer to the Academic Rules and Regulations book.

INDUSTRY VISITS
One of the three options will be visited
• Maritime: Port of Cape Town, Cape Town
• Energy Palmiet Pumped Storage Plant & Klipheuwel Wind Farm: Grabouw, Durbanville respectively
• Wastes/Effluents: Bellville Wastewater Treatment Plant & Bellville South Sanitary Landfill, Bellville

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 REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Students who cancel their studies/subjects may be allowed credit according to the following table
SEMESTER 1 :COURSES and MODULARIZED SUBJECTS
REDUCTION IN FEES DATES
100% TBA
50% TBA
0% TBA

SUBJECT STRUCTURE
SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE
TERM 3
WEEKS REFERENCE TOPIC DATE
1 Introduction to Environmental Engineering: The environmental TBA
Crisis
2 Coastal areas TBA
2 Management Tools and Governance TBA
2 Water TBA

TERM 4
2 Energy TBA
1 Air Quality TBA
2 Solid wastes and effluent TBA

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING Tutorials classes where learners are given problems which require them to
analyze, create, defend, or evaluate. Students are put in groups to actively
participate in a learning process.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING There is one major project given to Learners and they evaluated as a group and as
individuals.
WORKPLACE LEARNING It is a fourth year subject which does not require WPBL

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1. Problem Solving

2. Application of Scientific and Engineering Knowledge

3. Engineering Design

4. Investigation

5. Engineering Methods, skills, Tools, including Information Technology

6. Professional and Technical Communication

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7. Impact of Engineering Activity

8. Individual and Teamwork

9. Independent Learning

10. Engineering Professionalism

11. Engineering Management

STUDENT SUPPORT
Academically, Students with difficulties are supported through special tutorial classes and special revision classes.
Social difficulties: Students are encouraged to attend counselling sessions.
Financial difficulties: Students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance from the Financial aid unit.

Assessment matters

3.1 ECSA GAs ASSESSED IN THIS SUBJECT

This subject will develop and internally assess the following ECSA GAs:

GA 1 Problem Solving

GA 2 Application of scientific and engineering knowledge

GA 4 Investigation (Project) The evidence to be collected relate to this graduate attribute.

Satisfactory performance: - The student is awarded with a “YES” based on the evidence for all of the assessment
criteria assessed.

CONSEQUENCE OF UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE: - STUDENT FAILS THE “GA” and will be provided with
an opportunity to be re-tested on the GA based on the institutional rules.

The GA will be evaluated through: All assessments are compulsory. Assignments, class tests, Final Summative
Assessment and Projects (design, manufacture, testing or commissioning, computer modelling of thermal analysis,
experimentation).

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3.2 ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Assessment types, weights and achievement criteria.

ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT TYPE WEIGHT CRITERIA FOR MEETING ELO

NUMBER
ELO 1 & 2 : Students will be deemed to have
ASSESSMENT 1: Tutorials 5 meet the ELO if they achieve 50% or more

ELO 1 & 2 : Students will be deemed to have

ASSESSMENT 2 Assignments 30% meet the ELO if they achieve 50% or more

ELO 4 : Students will be deemed to have meet

ASSESSMENT 3: Project 20% the ELO if they achieve 50% or more

ELO 4, 5 & 8: Students will be deemed to have

ASSESSMENT 4: Presentation 5% meet the ELO if they achieve 50% or more.

ELO 1, 2 & 4: Students will be deemed to have

ASSESSMENT 5: FISA 40%
meet the ELO if they achieve 50% or more.

Assessment administration

DESCRIPTION T1 T2 T3 T4 FM
WEIGHT IN %: 10 30 20 40 100
MODERATION (INTERNAL) YES YES
SUBMINIMA: 50%

3.3

A.1 ASSESSMENT RUBRICS

 Assessment rubric for FISA and Class tests

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 Graduate assessment rubrics for Environmental Engineering 4

Student name

Student number

Graduate Attributes

Application of scientific and

engineering knowledge

Investigation (Project)
Question Total marks per question Marks obtained

Problem Solving
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Total
Status Student meets graduate attributes (YES/NO)

Examiner's name and signature

Moderator's name and signature

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 A.2 Assessment rubric for independent project

Criteria

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Professional and Individual, team and
OVERALL PORTFOLIO Technical multidisciplinary working
Communications
1. Planning, gathering and application of information (Concept Formation)

Use of planning and problem solving tools (Comprehensive Gantt Chart) 0 3 6 9 12

Range and relevance of sources of information (Research) 0 1 2 3 5
Concept formation & application of research 0 2 4 6 8
Group Performance 0 2 4 6 8
/33
2. Application and Integration of Engineering Knowledge and Skills to solve problem
Adequate calculations required (these calculations must be relevant to the design
considerations) i.e. thorough explanation of the calculations is required. State with
reasons why a certain calculation needs to be done 0 2 4 6 8
Manufacturing Drawing Pack Quality and Standard 0 2 6 10 14
/22

3. Oral Presentation (see attached p7) 40 marks /40

4. Written Communication
0 2 4 6 8
Order and Completeness of Discussion
0 1 2 3 4
Presentation (layout and typesetting)
0 1 2 3 4
Language Use
0 1 2 3 4
Integration of Illustrations (diagrams, tables, sketches, drawings)
/20
Comments
Total 115 Marks

%
Status: Student meets graduate attributes (YES/NO) YES YES

Evaluated By: Date:

Moderated By: Date:

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ANALYSIS OF ECSA ELOs

Students:
 At the start of the module, the students were given a short presentation on how to achieve all relevant ECSA
ELO’s (ELO’s 1,2 and 4)

Examiners and moderators:

 Use the checkboxes on the ELO evaluation sheet to indicate if a student has passed/failed an ELO

Notes:
 Student obtaining a mark of less than 50 % in an assessment that addresses an ELO is considered deficient in
that particular ELO.

 Students obtaining a final mark of above 50% but found to be deficient on an ELO may be granted one
opportunity to correct the deficiency, subject to the following:

o Opportunity to resubmit/reassess is not automatic

o Moderator of the subject must provide a written recommendation that a resubmission is allowed. If no
recommendation is provided, then no resubmit/reassess is allowed

 Note: If the above procedure is not followed or satisfied, then the student fails the course.

GRADUATE ATTIBUTES

The following graduate attributes will be met and assessed after completion of this subject

The following graduate attributes will be met and assessed after completion of this subject

• Graduate attribute 1 (Problem Solving) Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-
defined engineering problems

• Graduate attribute 7 (Impact of Engineering Activity) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of
engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and
evaluation and the need to act professionally within own limits of competency.

Note:

•There is a subminimum of 50% on the 20% column and Graduate Attribute/s (GA) requirement, both these are
compulsory requirements. Thus you must score 50% or more for the 20% column and pass the (GA’s). Note it is
possible to pass the (GA’s), and fail the subject or pass the subminimum but still fail the subject due to poor
performance in other assessments.

•Failing the (GA’s), will affect your ability to Professionally Register

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 LEARNER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT YOU HAVE READ THE SUBJECT GUIDE AND UNDERSTOOD ITS CONTENTS.

Please read the following statement and complete the spaces that follow:

I have read the Subject Guide and understand the information and my responsibilities as a learner for this subject. I commit to
attend all lectures and shall inform the lecturer / department of absence due to illness or emergency.

SURNAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………..

NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

STUDENT NUMBER: ……………………………………………………………

SIGNATURE: …………………………………………….……………

DATE: 2021 / ……….. / ……………..

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