I.

Program

II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.

:
Bachelor of Science in
Chemical Engineering
Course Title
:
Environmental Engineering
Course Code :
CHE 429
Course Credit :
Two (2) units
Course Type
:
Lecture and Field
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CHEM 11
Pre-requisite to:
None

VIII.

Course Description

UNIVERSITY LIFE PURPOSE

To educate and serve the less privileged but deserving
students of Manila.

Vision: Scholars of Integrity and Excellence

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), created by
a National Charter (RA 4196, 1965), was envisioned to be
Manilas premier institution for higher learning. It provides
superior standards of instructions, as well as opportunities for
outstanding research in technology and other areas for the
development of the intellect and to advance in human
knowledge.
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila has adopted the
policy of preferential option for the poor and therefore has
prioritized education for the underprivileged but talented
students of Manila. Committed to the highest intellectual and
ethical standards. PLM strives to produce competent
graduates with integrity who will be responsible citizens who
can contribute effectively to local, national and global
initiatives for the progressive and sustainable development of
humanity.

The course will include

discussions
on
pollution
environments; water, air, solid
and hazardous wastes and
their corresponding treatment
processes,
disposal
and
management;
government
regulations
related
to
environment
and
waste
management;
and
environmental management
system.

Guided by the values of academic excellence, integrity and

social responsibility, PLM endeavors to be one of the leading
universities in the ASEAN.

Mission
The PLM Board of Regents, Management, Faculty, and Staff
are committed:
1. To be recognized by Philippines and ASEAN academic
accrediting agencies as a premier university for its quality
education, research, and extension services;
2. To insure that PLM maintains a higher than the national
average performance on all professional licensure
examinations taken by its graduates;
3. To continue to provide the students with an education that
will give them a competitive advantage for employment
opportunities

IX.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY
Vision: The College of Engineering and Technology will be
the premier college in technological education, research and
extension services.
Mission
Guided by this Vision, we commit ourselves:
1. To uphold excellence through curriculum development
and teaching, significant advances in knowledge, and
services to the community of which we are a part.
2. To nurture students with a technological education of the
highest quality that will enable them to professional
competent, community directed and God-centered
individuals; and
3. To develop faculty members and staff to be excellent
examples in leadership and management.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Vision: The Chemical Engineering (ChE) Department
envisions itself as a center of excellence a leading
institution for research and with highly qualified faculty
members duly recognized for producing technically
competent, socially involved and globally responsive
professionals.
Mission
The ChE Department commits itself to:
1. Develop student scholars who are technically competent
and globally prepared in the chemical engineering
discipline through the provision of high quality
undergraduate
programs
and
research-centered
curriculum;
2. Cultivate moral values, social awareness and team spirit
in the curriculum and extension activities
CONTACT INFORMATION
CET Office
3rd floor Gusaling Villegas
Phone: (02) 527-3969
Website: www.plm.edu.ph

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of Chemical Engineering Program are expected to:

1. Be highly proficient in chemical engineering principles,
mathematics, physical sciences and engineering sciences as
manifested in their involvement in process engineering, design
and environmental systems management
2. Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem solving skills
3. Be successful in pursuing advance degrees
X.

Program Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

(BSChE) program must attain:
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences,
engineering sciences to the practice of chemical engineering.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses
and verify assumptions, as well as to analyze and interpret data
and to simulate processes.
c. An ability to design, improve, innovate, and to supervise systems
or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
d. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural
teams in diverse fields of practice.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve chemical engineering
problems.

f. An understanding of the effects and impact of the chemical engineering profession on the environment and the
society, as well as the social and ethical responsibilities of the profession.
g. The specialized knowledge in at least one field of chemical engineering practice, and the ability to apply such
knowledge to provide solutions to actual problems.
h. An ability for effective oral and written communications particularly in the English language.
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep abreast of the current trends and development in a specific
field of specialization.

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j. An ability to use the appropriate techniques, skills and tools necessary for the practice of chemical engineering.
k. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
XI.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students must be able to:

1. Understand the various effects of environmental

pollution
2. Identify, plan and select appropriate design treatment
scheme for waste disposal
3. Know the existing laws, rules and regulations of the
government on environmental issues
4. Understand the importance of waste management and
its relevance to the engineering profession
5. Synthesize information from a variety of sources and
express ideas in oral, written and videographic form
XII.
Week
1-2

3-5

6-7

7-10

11-12

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
d
e
f
g
h

Course Coverage
Topic

Course Learning
Outcomes (CLO)

Environmental and Ecological Concepts

a. Introduction to Environmental Engineering
b. Introduction to Ecology and Ecosystem
- Trophic Structures
c. Biogeochemical Cycles in the Environment
- Carbon cycle; Oxygen cycle; Nitrogen
cycle; Sulfur cycle; Water cycle;
Phosphorus cycle
d. Climate change and Greenhouse Gas Effects
e. Renewable energies
f. Environmental Laws:
PD 1152 Phil Envi Code of 1977
RA 9729 Climate Change Act of 2009
PD 856 Sanitation Code of the PhilPD 984
National Pollution Control Law
Water Treatment
a. Properties of Water
- Physical, Chemical, Biological
- BOD, COD
b. Water Quality Standards
c. Water Treatment Train
d. Manila Water/ Maynilad Case Study
Wastewater Treatment
a. Characteristics and Sources of Wastewater
b. Wastewater Treatment Train
c. PD 1067
d. RA 9275
e. DAO 34 and 35
Air Pollution and Control
a.Air Pollutants
b.RA 8749 Philippine Clean Air Act 1999
c. RA 9513 Renewable Energy Act of 2008
d.Gaseous and Particulate Emission-Control
Technologies
- thermal oxidizers, cyclones, scrubbers, absorption,
bag houses, electrostatic precipitators
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
a. Solid Waste Characterization

CLO 1, 3

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Teaching and
Learning
Activities (TLA)
Video
Presentation
Lecture;
Discussion

Assessment
Tasks (AT)

Homework;
Graded
recitation

CLO 2, 3, 5

Oral
Presentation;
Video
Presentation;
Discussion

Homework;
Graded
recitation;
Case Study
analysis;
QUIZ #1

CLO 2, 3, 5

Oral
Presentation;
Video
Presentation;
Discussion

Homework;
Graded
recitation;
Case Study
analysis

CLO 2, 3, 5

Oral
Presentation;
Video
Presentation;
Discussion

Homework;
Graded
recitation;
Case Study
analysis
QUIZ #2;
MIDTERM

CLO 2, 3 , 5

Oral
Presentation;

Homework;
Graded

12-13

13-14

15-16

17-18

b. Hazardous Waste Characterization

c. RA 9003 Philippine Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000
d. RA 6969 Toxic Substances, Hazardous and
Nuclear Waste Act of 1990
e. Components of solid waste systems
-Composting, incineration, landfill, waste to energy
technologies
International Treaties and Convention
a. UN Framework convention on Climate Change
b. Earth Summit
c. Kyoto Protocol
d. Montreal Protocol
e. Stockholm Convention
f. Basel Convention
Environmental Disasters
a. Japanese diseases
- Itai-itai disease
- Minamata disease
- Yokaiichi Asthma
- Niigata-Minamate Incident
b. Chemical and Oil Spill disasters
- Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill
- Love Canal
- Bhopal incident
- The Great Smog of 1952
- Koko Beach Incident
- Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
c. Nuclear Disaster
- Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bombing
- Three Mile Island Accident
- The Chernobyl Disaster
Fukushima-Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
Environmental Management
a.Philippine Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)
a. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
b. ISO 1400: Environemntal Management
System (EMS)
c. UN Millenium Development Goals (UNMDG)
d. Sustainable Development (SD)
e. Pollution Prevention, Cleaner Production and
Green Productivity (PP, CP & GP)
Life Cycle Analysis and Assessment (LCA)
PROJECT PRESENTATION

CLO
1
2
3
4
5

CET/CHE/CHE 429 Environmental Engineering

Video
Presentation;
Discussion

recitation;
Case Study
analysis

CLO 3, 5

Buzz Group

Graded Oral
Presentation;
QUIZ #3

CLO 1, 5

Oral
Presentation;
Video
Presentation;
Discussion

Homework;
Graded
recitation;
Case Study
analysis

CLO 4, 5

Oral
Presentation;
Video
Presentation;
Discussion

Homework;
Graded
recitation;
Case Study
analysis;
QUIZ #4;
FINALS

CLO 5

Video
Presentation

Written
synopsis;
Video

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK (SAT)

QUIZ 1, QUIZ 4, Midterm, Finals
QUIZ 2, QUIZ 3, Midterm
Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, Midterm
Quiz 4, Finals
Written synopsis and video

XIII.

Course Assessment
The students will be graded according to the following:

Midterm Examination
Final Examination
Quizzes
Oral and Written Presentation
Culmination Activity/ Project

20%
20%
30%
15%
15%

Passing: 75% (50 based)

Transmutation:
98 - 100
95 97
92 94
89 91
86 88
83 85
80 82
77 79
75 76
Below 75
XIV.

References

XV.

1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
5.00

Mihelcic, James R. and Zimmerman, Julie Beth. (2012). Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals,
Sustainability and Design. Singapore: John Wiley and Sons.
R.A. 9003. Environmental Management Bureau. (12 November 2014). Retrieved from
http://www.emb.gov.ph/laws/solid%20waste%20management/ra9003.pdf
R.A. 6969. Environmental Management Bureau. (12 November 2014). Retrieved from
http://www.emb.gov.ph/laws/toxic%20substances%20and%20hazardous%20wastes /ra6969.PDF
DAO 90-34. Environmental Management Bureau. (12 November 2014). Retrieved from
http://www.emb.gov.ph/laws/water%20quality%20management/dao90-34.pdf
DAO 90-35. Environmental Management Bureau. (12 November 2014). Retrieved from
http://www.emb.gov.ph/portal/Portals/0/Cache/DAO%201990-35.pdf

Culminating Project: INFOMMERCIAL

Students are tasked to work in in pairs. They are required to conceptualize and execute a video following the format of
a typical television commercial dubbed as infomercial (information content + commercial format). The infomercial must
be at least 30 seconds long to a maximum of one minute.
Students will be allowed to work on their topic of choice (air, water, land and hazardous pollution) and must express
the technical knowledge gained during lectures into a simpler language that could be grasped by common people. The
video must be playable in DVD or PC format.
All infomercials must be submitted as a class in one disc (two copies) with a one paragraph synopsis, about 10-15
sentences long, which contains a brief summary of your concept, characters, message etc.
Format as per recording: infomercial title/ authors + actual infomercial run (30sec 1 minutes) + acknowledgement
(10 seconds max)
The DVD/ VCD should contain the ff. Details: "INFOMMERCIAL"/ course/ subject/ date submitted
Submission will be on January 21, 2014.

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Name: ______________________________________

Course:

___________________________________

Date: _______________

ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC

CRITERIA
SUBJECT
KNOWLEDGE*
Has highlighted major
and important points, can
answer questions from
the audience
ORGANIZATION*
audience can follow
presentation flow;
information is sequenced

0**

Beginning
1
Student does not have
grasp of information;
student cannot answer
questions about subject.

Developing
2
Student is uncomfortable
with information and is
able to answer only
rudimentary questions.

Proficient
3
Student is at ease with
expected answers to all
questions, without
elaboration.

O
Audience cannot
understand presentation
because there is no
sequence of
information.
O
Did not observe the
allotted time; Set up the
presentation only upon
the arrival of the faculty
O
No eye contact with
audience, as entire
report is read from
notes.
O
Student mumbles,
incorrectly pronounces
terms, and speaks too
quietly for a majority of
students to hear; used
English 25% of the time
during delivery and
explanation
O

O
Audience has difficulty
following presentation
because student jumps
around.

O
Student presents
information in logical
sequence which
audience can follow.

O
Started 10 minutes late
but ended on time; Started
on time but ended 10
minutes earlier
O
Displayed minimal eye
contact with audience,
while reading mostly from
the notes.
O
Students voice is low.
Student incorrectly
pronounces terms.
Audience members have
difficulty hearing
presentation; used English
50% of the time during
delivery and explanation
O
Visual aids were
occasionally appropriate
and related to the spoken
message; the ppt contains
lots of words and very few
tables and graphs
O
Student is somewhat
prepared but it is evident
that rehearsal was
lacking. Has no backup
plan during failure of
technology but is quick to
address it
O
Presentation has three
misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.

O
Started 5 minutes late
but ended on time;
Started on time but
ended 5 minutes earlier
O
Consistent use of direct
eye contact with
audience, but still returns
to notes.
O
Students voice is clear.
Student pronounces
most words correctly.
Most audience members
can hear presentation;
used English 75% of the
time during delivery and
explanation
O
Visual aids supported the
presentation effectively;
ppt contains several
tables and graphs

O
TIME MANAGEMENT
conscious of time
allotment; starts and
ends on time;
O
EYE CONTACT does not
read the report;
spontaneous
presentation
O
ELOCUTION and
ARTICULATION has the
right volume and
modulation of voice; use
of English language

O
VISUAL AIDS
Use of videos, graphics,
high resolution images;
ppt not too wordy

No visual aids were

used

O
PREPARATION***
has back up plan in case
of technology failure; use
of handouts

O
MECHANICS***
presentation free from
typographical, spelling or
grammatical error

O
Student does not at all
seem prepared to
present; Has no backup
plan during failure of
technology and did not
acted quick to address
it
O
Students presentation
has four or more
spelling and/or
grammatical errors.

O
No movement or
descriptive gestures;
Tension and
nervousness is obvious;
has trouble recovering
from mistakes.

O
Very little movement or
descriptive gestures;
Displays mild tension; has
trouble recovering from
mistakes.

O
Shows absolutely no
interest in topic
presented.
O

O
Shows some negativity
toward topic presented.

BODY LANGUAGE and

POISE***

ENTHUSIASM***
O

*weight is times two; **No show including absence; ***Weight is *0.5

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O
Student seems pretty
prepared but requires
more rehearsals.
Somehow dependent on
technology.

Advance
4
Student demonstrates full
knowledge by answering
all class questions with
explanations and
elaboration.
O
Student presents
information in logical,
interesting sequence
which audience can follow.
O
Started on time and ended
on time
O
Holds attention of entire
audience with the use of
direct eye contact, seldom
looking at notes.
O
Student uses a clear voice
and correct, precise
pronunciation of terms so
that all audience members
can hear presentation;
used English 100% of the
time during delivery and
explanation
O
Visual aids were carefully
prepared and supported
the presentation
effectively. The aids added
impact and interest to the
presentation
O
Student is completely
prepared and has
obviously rehearsed. Is
not totally dependent on
the use of technology.

O
Presentation has no
more than two
misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.

O
Presentation has no
misspellings or
grammatical errors.

O
Made movements or
gestures that enhances
articulation; Makes minor
mistakes, but quickly
recovers from them;
displays little or no
tension.
O
Occasionally shows
positive feelings about
topic.
O

O
Movements seem fluid
and help the audience
visualize; Student displays
relaxed, self-confident
nature about self, with no
mistakes.
O
Demonstrates a strong,
positive feeling about topic
during entire presentation.
O
TOTAL

SCORE

Name: ______________________________________

Course:

___________________________________

Date: _______________

WRITTEN REPORT RUBRIC

CRITERIA

CONTENT*
Important topics are
covered, relevant, updated
and with accurate facts

COMPLETENESS*
Level of detail, depth,
development of ideas,
appropriate length

Beginning
(1)
Report topic lacks
relevance or direction;
Focuses on definition
only; multiple factual
omissions
O
Text does not provide
adequate depth; unclear
or underdeveloped; report
is too short or
unnecessarily long
O

ORGANIZATION/
CLARITY*
Logical ordering of ideas,
transitions between
paragraphs, coherence,
conciseness

Ideas are not presented in

order; No outline
provided; text lacks
transition between ideas;
text is too wordy or
unclear
O

USE OF LITERATURE
AND PERMANENT
RESOURCES
follows accepted format
conventions (APA, MSA,
IEEE etc.)
GRAMMAR/ MECHANICS
Correct usage, spelling,
proper
sentence/paragraph
structure, formatting

CREATIVITY AND
PRESENTATION
unique or original
presentation of ideas

ON TIME SUBMISSION

LEVELS
Developing
Proficient
(2)
(3)
Topic have minimal
Topic is amply focused
relevance and partially
and relevant; facts are
focused; some facts
accurate and complete
are not properly
in general
supported
O
O
Text provides adequate
Requires additional
depth; major ideas are
depth in some parts;
adequately developed
lacks some important
and requires minor
details; report maybe
reinforcement; report is
short
proper length
O
O
Majority of ideas in
Some ideas are not
logical order with
presented in proper
adequate transitions
order; paragraph
between most
transitions needed in
paragraphs; text is
places; some text
generally clear and
wordy and unclear
understandable
O
O

All resources taken from

the internet; Does not
observe proper
referencing format

Some resources from

relevant internet sites;
some resources are
properly formatted

Literatures are taken

from various types or
resources; follows the
acceptable format

O
Text may contain
some spelling,
grammar, punctuation
or sentence errors;
phrasing maybe
improved; table and
figures improperly
labeled or cited
O

O
Text has no serious
spelling, grammar or
punctuation errors;
adequate word selection
and phrasing; Most
tables and figures are
properly labeled and
cited
O

Little support provided to

major ideas; inadequate
use of tables, charts,
graphs

Report contains some

original ideas;
attempts to use some
tables, charts, graphs

Report may address a

unique or original topic;
creative and wellplanned effort is evident;
significant use of tables,
charts, graphs

Document was not

submitted on time

Document was
submitted after the
official class hour

Document was
submitted after the oral
report

Text contains several

spelling, grammar or
punctuation errors; use of
fragments; poor phrasing;
Table and figures not
labeled and cited

*weight is times two

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Advance
(4)
Topic is significantly
focused and highly
relevant; contains no
factual error
O
Text provides god
depth and details;
ideas are well
developed; report is
of appropriate length
O
Ideas are presented
in logical order with
effective transitions
between paragraphs;
text is clear and
concise
O
Literatures are taken
from various updated
types or resources;
follows the
acceptable format
O
Text contains no
spelling, grammar or
punctuation errors;
clear sentence
structure
O
Report addresses a
unique or original
topic; Innovative
approach is used;
excellent use of
tables, charts,
graphs
O
Document was
submitted before the
start of the
presentation
O
TOTAL

Rubric for Culminating Activity:

CRITERIA

Overall Content*

Beginning
(1)

Developing
(2)

Message is unclear.
Message is vaguely
Includes little essential
communicated. Includes some
information and one or two essential information with few
facts.
facts.

Proficient
(3)

Advance
(4)

Message is clearly
communicated. Includes
essential information.

Strong message. Covers

topic completely and in
depth.
Includes complete
information.

Creativity*

Approach is ordinary and

used templates found in
social media sites.

Approach is a fusion of two or

more ordinary concepts.

Improved and twisted the

fusion of two or more
ordinary concepts.

Utilized innovative and

unique approach.

Storyboard*

Does not represent the

sequence of shots in the
video. Storyboard
descriptions are vague or
incomplete.

Sketches are in a logical

sequence, but do not give
adequate descriptions of the
video scenes, audio
background, or dialogue
notes.

Includes sketches of each

video scene and includes
some planned descriptions,
audio notes, effects notes,
and dialog for every scene.

Demonstrates detailed
planning on the video shot
sequence, scene
descriptions, audio and
effects notes, and dialog for
every scene.

Script

Includes more than 10

grammatical errors,
misspellings, punctuation
errors, etc.

Includes 5 - 10 grammatical
errors, misspellings,
punctuation errors, etc.

Includes 1 4 grammatical
errors, misspellings,
punctuation errors, etc.

Grammar, spelling,
punctuation, capitalization
are correct. No errors in the
text.

Video/ Document failed to

On Time Submission
play during presentation.

Video/ Document was

submitted during the
presentation day or was tried
to resolve during class hour.

Video/ Document was

submitted to the compiler
after the deadline but was
still included in the
compilation.

Video/ Document was

submitted on time.

Copyright

Citations give proper

There are no citations or Citations are given, but some
Citations are given, sources
credited. Every photo,
are no references to
multimedia sources are not
of multimedia are identified graphic or sound file is either
copyright, information for identified with references and
but permission to reproduce original or permission for its
photos, graphics and music permission to reproduce is
is missing.
use by the owner is
created by others.
missing.
documented.

The video edited with only

high quality shots remaining.
The video is poorly edited.
Video moves smoothly from
Several poor shots remain.
The video unedited and
shot to shot. A variety of
Transitions from shot to shot
The video is edited
many poor shots remain.
transitions are used to assist
are choppy, and the types of throughout with only quality
Audio/ Video
No transitions between
in communicating the main
wipes and fades selected are shots remaining. A variety of
Continuity/ Editing** clips are used. Raw clips
idea and smooth the flow
not always appropriate for the transitions are used. Good
run back to back in the final
from one scene to the next.
scene. There are many
pacing and timing.
video.
Shots and scenes flow
unnatural breaks and/or early
seamlessly. Digital effects
cuts.
are used appropriately for
emphasis.
Technical:
Little or no enhancements
Digital enhancements
Any digital enhancements
Digital enhancements are
Digital
add interest to the video, or accompany video, but there is
that are used combine
planned and purposeful,
Enhancements or
excessive use of random
little sign of reinforcement. smoothly and effectively with adding impact to the story
Effects**
enhancements detracts from
Some tendency toward
the video.
line or focus.
the video.
randomness with effects.
*weight is times two; **weight is times 0.5

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