Course code VidZ3025

Credit points 4.50

Environmental Engineering

Total Hours in Course120

Number of hours for lectures32

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8

Number of hours for laboratory classes8

Independent study hours72

Date of course confirmation15.03.2011

Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering

Course abstract

Study course associate theoretical and practical solutins of problems of environmental sanitation, notably in the provision of safe and ample public water supplies, the proper disposal of or recycle of wastewater and solid wastes and the control of water, soil and atmospheric pollution, and the social and environmental impact of these solutions. Students learn the possible technical solutions to engineering problems relating to public health, and technological development impact to the environment.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

The course develops knowledge and understanding of the possible technical solutions for water, air and soil pollution control and prevention. Students will be able to prepare equipment and construction of water engineering projects, including the explanatory part and graphical material. Competence in environmental engineering issues listed in the course description, will provide an opportunity to make their own decisions and take action in the field of environment and water management, in their solutions balancing between economical, social and environmental aspects.

Compulsory reading

1. Valdis Lediņš “Ūdensapgāde un kanalizācija”, Rīga, RTU, 2007. - 208 lpp.
2. Red. Māris Kļaviņš, Jānis Zaļoksnis "Vide un ilgtspējīga attīstība", Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2010. - 334 lpp.
3. Ēriks Tilgalis “Notekūdeņu savākšana un attīrīšana”, Jelgava, LLU, 2004. - 239 lpp.
4. Ēriks Tilgalis „Ūdensapgāde”, Jelgava, LLU, 2008. - 183 lpp.

Further reading

1. B. Aulika, M. Avota, M. Ā. Bāķe, u.c. "Vides veselība", Rīga, RSU, 2008. - 696 lpp.
2. United States Department of Agriculture; Natural Resources Conservation Service, “Part 637 Environmental Engineering; National Engineering Handbook” 2002. – 74 p.
3. U. Mander, P. Jenssen "Constructed wtlands for wastewater treatment in cold climates", UK, 2003. - 317 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr.235 „Dzeramā ūdens obligātās nekaitīguma un kvalitātes prasības, monitoringa un kontroles kārtība”, spēkā no 31.05.2003.
2. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr.34 "Noteikumi par piesārņojošo vielu emisiju ūdenī", spēkā no 31.01.2002.
3. Vides Vēstis: Vides aizsardzības kluba žurnāls. Rīga: Vides aizsardzības klubs. ISSN 1407-2939.