Environmental Engineering Syllabus

Study Notes

Introduction to Microbiology: Covers the scope, structure, and classification of microbes; emphasizes their role in human life and environmental balance; distinguishes prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, focusing on cytoplasmic functions.
Basic Methods in Microbiology: Explores techniques such as microscopy, sterilization, media preparation, culture isolation and inoculation, staining methods for direct observation, and preservation strategies for microbial cultures.
Prokaryotes and Viruses: Provides a concise overview of bacteria and viruses; highlights their ecological significance and contributions to environmental health.
Eukaryotes: Discusses protozoa, algae, and fungi; emphasizes their roles and importance within ecosystems.
Control of Microbes: Introduces principles for microbial control; outlines the application of physical and chemical agents in managing microbial populations.

Properties of Fluid: Defines fluid types and their characteristics; introduces fluid dynamics as a continuum and explains the control volume concept for analyzing fluid behavior.
Hydrostatics: Focuses on fluid pressure fundamentals, including pressure-height relationships; differentiates between absolute, gauge, and atmospheric pressure; discusses various manometer types for pressure measurement and calculative approaches for pressure intensity on different surfaces.
Fluid Kinetics & Dynamics: Describes different flow types including laminar and turbulent; elucidates key principles such as the Continuity Equation, Euler’s Equation, and Bernoulli’s Equation; explains applications of these concepts in flow measurement using pitot tubes, venturi meters, and pipe orifices.
Flow Through Pipes: Analyzes energy losses in pipes (major and minor); covers the hydraulic gradient and total energy line; explains flow arrangements such as pipes in series, parallel configurations, and flow through branching pipes.