CE1201 Environmental Sustainability Overview
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Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are not part of environmental sustainability.

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Which of the following concepts is included in the principles of sustainable engineering?

  • Life cycle thinking
  • Waste management strategies
  • Sustainable water management
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is a significant challenge related to water resources management?

  • Water scarcity (correct)
  • Excessive rainfall
  • High humidity
  • None of the above
  • The process of identifying and minimizing negative effects on the environment is called ______.

    <p>Environmental Impact Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the course instructor for CE1201?

    <p>Prof. Adani Azhoni</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a focus area in sustainable engineering?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Sustainable Development Goals = International goals to end poverty and protect the planet Life Cycle Assessment = Assessing environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product's life Eco-Design = Designing to minimize negative environmental impacts Renewable Energy = Energy from resources that are replenished naturally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Overview

    • CE1201 Environmental Sustainability is a 3 credit hour course offered by the Department of Civil Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Manipur.
    • The course is taught by Professor Adani Azhoni and focuses on introducing students to environmental sustainability and its relevance.

    Course Content

    • The course covers a wide range of topics related to sustainability, including sustainable development goals, principles of sustainable engineering, energy and sustainability, water resources management, material use and sustainability, pollution and waste management, sustainable design and manufacturing, environmental impact assessment, sustainable infrastructure and urban planning, climate change and engineering, sustainable engineering ethics and policy, applications and future trends in sustainable engineering.

    Textbooks

    • The primary textbook for the course is "Sustainable Engineering: Principles and Practice" by Bhavik R. Bakshi.
    • "Environmental Studies" by Anindita Basak, published by Pearson Education South Asia, is also a recommended resource.

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    This quiz covers the key concepts and principles of Environmental Sustainability as taught in the CE1201 course at the National Institute of Technology Manipur. Explore various topics such as sustainable development goals, energy management, pollution control, and ethical considerations in engineering. Test your understanding of sustainable practices and their importance in modern engineering.

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