Environmental Technologies

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 18.12.2025.

Module identifier

11B2144

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winter term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

Water and air purification and the decontamination of contaminated soils are among the key tasks of environmental technology. Different technical solutions are required based on the respective (planning) legal framework. The module provides an overview of the relevant biological, mechanical, chemical and thermal processes and their applicability to specific problems.

Teaching and learning outcomes

1. limit values and requirements for water, air and soil

2. drinking water treatment processes

3. waste water treatment processes

4. air pollution control methods

5. methods of soil decontamination

6. laboratory exercises

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
45Lecture-
15Laboratory activity-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
40Preparation/follow-up for course work-
30Creation of examinations-
20Exam preparation-
Graded examination
  • Written examination or
  • oral exam
Ungraded exam
  • Field work / Experimental work
Remark on the assessment methods

The examiners choose the type of examination from the options provided and inform the students at the beginning of the semester.

There is either a 2-hour written exam or an oral exam. The choice of examination form will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

The experimental work relates to the practical part.

Recommended prior knowledge

Basic understanding of mechanical and thermal processes

Knowledge Broadening

The students extend their knowledge of the basic operations of EUV-T to specific processes of drinking water, wastewater and exhaust air treatment as well as soil decontamination.

Knowledge deepening

Students describe and design the processes and plant technology for environmental engineering applications in detail. They can place the processes in the context of legal regulations.

Knowledge Understanding

Students can select suitable procedures and evaluate them comparatively.

Application and Transfer

Students develop solutions for specific environmental engineering problems. They evaluate the results of experimental laboratory tests in the context of the specialist literature.

Communication and Cooperation

Students can compare different environmental engineering solutions, develop proposed solutions in teamwork and present these in a structured manner.

Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism

Students combine various skills acquired during their studies and are able to assess and reflect on their own competencies.

Literature

Adam, M., Schwister, K., Warkotsch, N., Dietzsch, B., Engel, G.-R., Fleischhauer, W. J., Hopp, J., Leven, V., Möller, F.-J., Ochsmann, E., & Reiser, P. (2023). Umwelttechnik ; Ein Lehr- und Übungsbuch. Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG. doi.org/10.3139/9783446470033

Baur, A. (2019). Mutschmann/Stimmelmayr Taschenbuch der Wasserversorgung (P. Fritsch, W. Hoch, G. Merkl, J. Rautenberg, M. Weiß, & B. Wricke (Eds.)). Springer Vieweg. 

Mudrack, K. (2010). Biologie der Abwasserreinigung : 18 Tabellen (S. Kunst (Ed.)). Spektrum, Akad.

Hoffmann, F. (2022). Wasserversorgung : Gewinnung - Aufbereitung - Speicherung - Verteilung (S. Grube (Ed.)). Springer Vieweg. 

Görner, K., & Hübner, K. (Eds.). (2002). Gasreinigung und Luftreinhaltung : mit 99 Tabellen. Springer. 

Löffler, F. (1988). Staubabscheiden : 34 Tabellen. Thieme. 

aktuelle Richtlinien

Applicability in study programs

  • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
    • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)

  • Power, Environmental and Process Engineering
    • Power, Environmental and Process Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Bioengineering in the Food Industry
    • Bioengineering in the Food Industry B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Rosenberger, Sandra
    Teachers
    • Rosenberger, Sandra
    • Schweers, Elke