Comprehensive Course Structure
The Environmental Engineering program at Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute Of Technology is structured over eight semesters, with a carefully designed curriculum that balances foundational sciences, core engineering principles, and specialized environmental applications.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | ENG-101 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| I | ENG-102 | Physics for Engineers | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| I | ENG-103 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| I | ENG-104 | Computer Programming | 2-0-2-3 | - |
| I | ENG-105 | Engineering Graphics | 1-0-3-2 | - |
| I | ENG-106 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| II | ENG-201 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-101 |
| II | ENG-202 | Thermodynamics | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-102 |
| II | ENG-203 | Fluid Mechanics | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-102 |
| II | ENG-204 | Environmental Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-103 |
| II | ENG-205 | Engineering Economics | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| II | ENG-206 | Environmental Biology | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-103 |
| III | ENG-301 | Water Resources Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-203 |
| III | ENG-302 | Water Treatment Technologies | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-204 |
| III | ENG-303 | Air Pollution Control | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-202 |
| III | ENG-304 | Solid Waste Management | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-206 |
| III | ENG-305 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-206 |
| III | ENG-306 | Project Management | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| IV | ENG-401 | Hydrology and Hydraulics | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-301 |
| IV | ENG-402 | Advanced Water Treatment | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-302 |
| IV | ENG-403 | Industrial Waste Management | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-304 |
| IV | ENG-404 | Atmospheric Pollution Control | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-303 |
| IV | ENG-405 | Sustainable Development Practices | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| IV | ENG-406 | Environmental Legislation and Ethics | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| V | ENG-501 | Groundwater Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-401 |
| V | ENG-502 | Advanced Air Pollution Control | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-404 |
| V | ENG-503 | Waste Minimization Techniques | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-304 |
| V | ENG-504 | Environmental Monitoring and Analysis | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-204 |
| V | ENG-505 | Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| V | ENG-506 | Green Building Design Principles | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| VI | ENG-601 | Renewable Energy Technologies | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-202 |
| VI | ENG-602 | Eco-design and Sustainable Materials | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| VI | ENG-603 | Urban Environmental Planning | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-505 |
| VI | ENG-604 | Environmental Risk Assessment | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-504 |
| VI | ENG-605 | Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies | 3-1-0-4 | ENG-503 |
| VI | ENG-606 | Environmental Management Systems | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| VII | ENG-701 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| VII | ENG-702 | Special Topics in Environmental Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| VII | ENG-703 | Industrial Internship | 0-0-6-6 | - |
| VIII | ENG-801 | Final Year Project | 0-0-12-12 | ENG-702 |
| VIII | ENG-802 | Capstone Project | 0-0-12-12 | ENG-801 |
| VIII | ENG-803 | Professional Practice | 2-0-0-2 | - |
Advanced Departmental Electives
These advanced courses are designed to deepen students' understanding of specialized areas within environmental engineering:
- Advanced Water Treatment Technologies: This course explores the latest methods for treating water pollutants, including advanced oxidation processes, membrane filtration, and biological treatment systems.
- Eco-design and Sustainable Materials: Students learn how to design products and systems that minimize environmental impact through sustainable material selection and lifecycle assessment.
- Urban Environmental Planning: Focuses on integrating environmental considerations into urban development plans, including green infrastructure and sustainable transportation systems.
- Environmental Risk Assessment: Covers techniques for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating environmental risks in industrial and community settings.
- Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies: Provides insights into innovative waste management solutions such as pyrolysis, gasification, and advanced composting methods.
- Renewable Energy Technologies: Explores solar, wind, hydroelectric, and bioenergy systems with an emphasis on their integration into environmental engineering practices.
- Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies: Examines the science behind climate change and evaluates strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to changing conditions.
- Sustainable Development Practices: Emphasizes sustainable development principles and their application in engineering projects to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
- Environmental Monitoring and Analysis: Teaches students how to monitor environmental parameters using modern analytical techniques and interpret data for decision-making.
- Industrial Waste Management: Focuses on managing waste generated by industries, including hazardous waste handling and recycling strategies.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Our department strongly believes in the value of project-based learning as a means to develop practical skills and deepen conceptual understanding. Projects are designed to simulate real-world challenges faced by environmental engineers.
The structure includes mandatory mini-projects throughout the program, where students work in teams to solve specific environmental issues under faculty guidance. These projects involve problem identification, research, design, implementation, and presentation phases.
For the final-year capstone project, students select a topic relevant to current environmental challenges, often involving collaboration with industry partners or government agencies. Faculty mentors are assigned based on student interests and expertise areas.
Evaluation criteria include technical proficiency, creativity, teamwork, communication skills, and adherence to professional standards. Students present their findings at departmental symposiums and may be invited to participate in national conferences.