Earth Resources Engineering UniBO

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1 Earth Resources Engineering UniBO DICAM Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering Alma Mater Studiorum Universitàdi Bologna Overview UniBO The sustainability of human society on Earth is likely to be one of the dominant challenges of the 21st century. General Framework: Outlook for 21 Century Population growing Urbanization and Industrialization increasing Life Stiyle change and require for energy Need for.. Produce.. More and more resources (natural or recycled) Advanced Systems for Energy production and management extensive waste Increasing of pollution Environmental degradation Threat to human health Climate Change 2

2 Overview UNIBO Needed are better engineering solutions for a sustainable planet The Master of Science in Earth Resources Engineering (ERE) degree develop effective solutions to these complex and multidisciplinary problems, reconciling a deep concern for the environment with the needs of our global industrialized society 3 Learning Outcomes UNIBO The central theme of ERE is the conscientious management of our finite natural resources: Minerals Fuels Energy Water land. Students taking ERE Programme will attain a broad background in environmental engineering and earth resources covering: Main Fields water resources pollution prevention energy resource economics Recycling Reclamation health Water Resources Energy and Materials Sustainable waste management 4

3 Learning Outcomes UNIBO The basic issues are related to: Water resources provide capacity for understanding the variability in the context of decisions for water resources and related sectors of impact; Improve skills for integrated risk assessment and management for operations and design, as well as for regional policy analysis and management. Stress a sustainable monitoring and remediation of wastewater and groundwater. 5 Learning Outcomes UNIBO The basic issues are related to: Energy and materials Knowledge on the availability of natural resources, their spatial distribution, the economic and environmental cost of resource extraction, Research avenues for increasing energy utilization efficiency, Develop technologies for efficiency improvement in the generation of energy from fossil fuels, Develop technologies for addressing the environmental concerns over the use of fossil fuels air quality health impacts focus on the consequences of energy use 6

4 Learning Outcomes UNIBO The basic issues are related to: Sustainable waste management Recycling: the next best thing to do after waste reduction; Composting: both aerobic and anaerobic, (is the next step in the hierarchy of waste management) Waste to energy: processing wastes to produce energy Waste to Chemicals/Materials: organic waste biorefinery Landfilling: constructing sanitary landfills that prevent liquid effluents from contaminating ground and surface. 7 Bachelor in Earth Resources Engineering Duration: 3 years Requirement: 180 ECTS (1 US point = 2 ECTS) Compulsory courses: 142 ECTS Electives: 24 ECTS Final thesis: 3 ECTS ETCS: European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System 8

5 Bachelor Program in Earth Resources Engineering Complusory Courses Complusory Courses ETCS UCS Math Civil Engineering Mathematical Analysis Structural Mechanics Mathematical Analysis Elements of Design of Structures 6 3 Geometry and Algebra 6 3 Lab for Statistical data analysis 4 2 Geomatics 0 Topograpy 6 3 Physics Numerical Cartography and GIS 6 3 General Physics General Physics 2 and Environmental Technical Physics Environment Protection of the environment and human activities 6 3 Geology and Geotechnics environmental Engineering and production processes safety Geology and applied Geology Geotechnic 6 3 Mining Engineering of the excavations 6 3 Chemestry Chemestry and Applyed Chemestry 0 Energy Conversion and use of energy Technical Desing CAD Laboratory 6 3 Economy Economy and industrial Management 6 3 Warter Hydraulic Foreign Languages English Master in Earth Resources Engineering REQUIREMENTS AND/OR ADMISSION TESTS A Bachelor s degree is required. A School commission will evaluate the applicants curricula. The general administrative rules of the program, including the entrance requirements, are listed in the Statute of the general, second cycle program in Environment and Territory available at the School of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Bologna. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ERE graduates will be prepared to move to higher levels of their careers, across a variety of industries and sectors. They will gain access to a wider range of positions both in engineering companies and in national and international government agencies. They may also join PhD programs. 10

6 Master in Earth Resources Engineering Duration: 2 years Requirement: 120 ECTS (1 US point = 2 ECTS) 4 curricula: 1 taught in English (ERE: Earth Resources Engineering) Compulsory courses: 60 ECTS Core Curriculum (Earth Resources Engineering): 90 ECTS Electives: 12 ECTS Final thesis: 12 ECTS 11 ERE Int. Curriculum of the Master in Earth Resources Engineering First year 12

7 ERE Int. Curriculum of the Master in Earth Resources Engineering Second year 13 ERE Int. Curriculum of the Master in Earth Resources Engineering Electives courses 14

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