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The Department of
Environmental Science
School of Science & Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University
A Proposal for the New
Degree Bachelor of Science
in Environmental
Technology and
Management
A CHED Center of Development
Program Overview
• The 21st century is faced with contrasting
paradoxes one of which is rapid
progress amidst escalating
environmental degradation
• We are also being confronted by natural
disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes
and consequences of climate change
The Department of Environmental Science
Program Overview
Thus we are challenged to address
and find solutions to these multifaceted environmental concerns to
ensure the development of a
healthy and prosperous society
The B.S. in Environmental Technology
and Management (BS ETM) program
• integrated approach in
understanding and finding
innovative solutions to
environmental issues arising
from industrial activities
The Department of Environmental Science
The B.S. in Environmental Technology
and Management (BS ETM) program
• designed to provide the students
a strong foundation in the natural
sciences that will enhance their
understanding of the concepts
and principles behind
environmental systems and
processes
The B.S. in Environmental Technology
and Management (BS ETM) program
• aims to develop in the students
the knowledge of environmental
laws and regulations and the
societal implications of technology
for the advancement of their skills
in environmental management
Mission of the Department
“…to form technically competent, socially
aware and culturally rooted environmental
practitioners who will lead in government,
industry and civil society.”
The curriculum is designed such that it covers the
entire range of fields and specializations for a
more holistic understanding of environmental
issues arising from industrial activities.
The Department of Environmental Science
The Curriculum
– includes topics from the basic scientific and technical
concepts in environmental technology & management
to the more in-depth study of specific pollution
abatement strategies
– also includes a variety of other courses such as
environmental modeling, environmental health and
safety and environmental law and policy
– takes a more proactive approach through courses that
include topics such as Green Chemistry, Cleaner
Production and Life Cycle Analysis, among others
The Department of Environmental Science
BS Environmental Technology and Management
PROPOSED LIST OF COURSE OFFERINGS
I. Major/Required Courses
Units
ES 10*
Introduction to Environmental Science, Lecture
3
ES 12*
Introduction to Environmental Science, Laboratory
1
ETM 15
Introduction to Environmental Technology and Management, Lecture
3
ETM 20
Principles of Environmental Management Systems
3
ETM 70
Air and Water Pollution Control and Abatement, Lecture
3
ETM 70.1
Air and Water Pollution Control and Abatement, Laboratory
1
ETM 90
Industrial Waste Control Technologies, Lecture
3
ETM 90.1
Industrial Waste Control Technologies, Laboratory
1
ETM 130
Modeling for Environmental Technology and Management, Lecture
3
ETM 130.1
Modeling for Environmental Technology and Management, Laboratory
1
ETM 131
Principles of Field Sampling and Analysis, Lecture
2
ETM 131.1
Principles of Field Sampling and Analysis, Laboratory
1
ETM 150
Special Topics in Environmental Technology and Management
3
ETM 160*
Introduction to Environmental Pollution
3
ETM 165*
Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety
3
ETM 180
Environmental Technology and Management Internship
3
ETM 190
Special Project
3
ETM 191
Senior Seminar
1
ETM Elec.
ETM Elective (2x), 3 units each
6
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Ma 18a
Principles of Modern Mathematics I
3
Ma 20.3a
Applied Calculus for Life Sciences I
3
Ma 20.3b
Applied Calculus for Life Sciences II
3
Stat 105
Statistics for Life Sciences
3
Ch 7/8
General Chemistry I (Lecture/Laboratory)
5
Ch 11/12
General Chemistry II (Lecture/Laboratory)
5
Ch 35/36
Quantitative Analysis (Lecture/Laboratory)
5
Bi 100/100.1
General Biology I, (Lecture/Laboratory)
4
Ps 11/11.1
Physics for Life Sciences I (Lecture/Laboratory)
4
Ps 12/12.1
Physics for Life Sciences II (Lecture/Laboratory)
4
*These
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courses may be offered as a slash course with CHED approved BS ES offerings.
II. Electives (Choose 2)
Units
ETM 25
Introduction to Integrated Water Resources Management
3
ETM 30
Introduction to Hydrogeology
3
ETM 100
Environmental Geology, Lecture
3
ETM 100.1
Environmental Geology, Laboratory
1
ETM 110*
Environmental Ecology
3
ETM 120*
Energy, Technology and the Environment, Lecture
3
ETM 120.1*
Energy, Technology and the Environment, Laboratory
1
ETM 121*
Industry and the Environment
3
ETM 140.2*
Fundamentals of Water and Water Pollution, Lecture
3
ETM 140.2a*
Fundamentals of Water and Water Pollution, Laboratory
1
ETM 140.1*
Fundamentals of Air and the Atmosphere
3
ETM 170*
Seminar in Environmental Policy and Law
3
ETM 175*
Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment
3
ETM 176*
Environmental Impact Assessment
3
The Department of Environmental Science
BS Environmental Technology and Management
PROPOSED CURRUCULUM
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
Units
Second Semester
Units
En 11 Communication Across the Curriculum I
3
En 12 Communication Across the Curriculum II
3
En 13 Introduction to Fiction
3
En 14 Introduction to Poetry
3
Fil 11 Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan sa Filipino I
3
Ma 20.3a Applied Calculus for Life Sciences I
3
Ma 18a Principles of Modern Mathematics I
3
Ch 7/8 General Chemistry (lec/lab)
5
ES 10/12 Introduction to Environmental Science
(lec/lab)
4
ETM 15 Intro to Environmental Technology and
Management
3
PE 1 Physical Education
(2)
PE 2 Physical Education
(2)
Total :
16 (18)
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Total :
17 (19)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Summer
Units
Hi 16/18 Asian/Western History (choose one)
3
SA 21 Intro. to Sociology & Anthropology
3
Total :
First Semester
6
Units
Second Semester
Units
Ma 20.3b Applied Calculus for Life Sciences II
3
Th 121 An Intro. to Doing a Catholic Theology
3
Ch 11/12 General Chemistry II (lec/lab)
5
Fil 12 Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan sa Filipino II
3
Bi 100/100.1 General Biology I (lec./lab.)
5
FL 1 Jsp1/Chn 1/Sp1/Fr1/Bh1/Ital 1/Gr 1 (choose one)
3
Stat 105 Statistics for the Life Sciences
3
Psy 101 General Psychology
3
ETM 20 Principles of Environmental Management Systems
3
Free Elective 1
3
PE 3 Physical Education
(2)
EMT 160 Introduction to Environmental Pollution
3
NSTP 1
(3)
PE 4 Physical Education
(2)
NSTP 2
(3)
Total :
19 (24)
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Total :
18 (23)
JUNIOR YEAR
Summer
Units
Ec 102 Basic Eco. Agrarian Reform & Taxation
3
Fil 14 Ang Panitikan ng Pilipinas
3
Total :
First Semester
Units
6
Second Semester
Units
Ph 101 Philosophy of the Human Person I
3
Ph 102 Philosophy of the Human Person II
3
ETM 130/130.1 Modeling for Environmental Technology and
Management
4
Th 131 Marriage, Family Life, & Human Sexuality in a
Catholic Perspective
3
Ps 11/11.1 Physics for Life Sciences I (lec/lab)
4
Ps 12/12.1 Physics for Life Sciences II (lec/lab)
4
Ch 35/36 Quantitative Analysis (lec/lab)
5
ETM 90/90.1 Industrial Waste Control Technologies
4
ETM Elective 1
3
ETM 70/70.1 Air & Water Pollution Control and
Abatement
4
Total :
19
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Total :
18
SENIOR YEAR
Summer
Units
ETM 180 Environmental Technology and Management Internship
3
ETM 131/131.1 Principles of Field Sampling and Analysis
3
Total :
First Semester
6
Units
Second Semester
Units
Ph 103 Philosophy of Religion
3
Ph 104 Foundations of Moral Values
3
ETM 150 Special Topics in Environmental Technology and
Management
3
Th 151 The Catholic Commitment of Today’s Filipino:
A Synthesis
3
Th 141 A Theology of the Catholic Social Vision
3
PoS 100 Politics and Governance
3
Hi 165 Rizal & the Emergence of the Phil. Nation
3
Free Elective 2
3
ETM Elective 2
3
Hi 166
3
ETM 190 Special Project
3
EMT 165 Introduction to Environmental Health and
Safety
3
ETM 191 Seminar
1
Total :
Philippine History
18
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Total :
19
Summary of Unit Breakdown
Area
Units
AdMU Core Courses
75
Core Sciences
Mathematics (Ma18a, Ma20.3a, Ma20.3b, Stat
105)
12
Chemistry (Ch7/8, Ch11/12, Ch35/36)
15
Biology (Bi100/100.1)
5
Physics (Ps11/11.1, Ps12/12.1)
8
ETM Majors
37
ETM Electives
6
ETM Special Project & Senior Seminar
4
TOTAL
162
Summary of Unit Allocation Per Semester
Semester
Freshman
Year
Sophomore
Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Summer
-
6
6
6
First
16 (18)
19 (24)
19
18
Second
17 (19)
18 (23)
18
19
Total
33
43
43
43
The Department of Environmental Science
BS Environmental Technology and Management
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ETM 15: Introduction to Environmental Technology and Management (3 units, lecture)
This course provides an overview of the technologies and management strategies needed in
understanding the environmental issues as well as the solutions in the various components of
the environment (air, water, soil & biota). In particular, the course is designed to provide the
student with the knowledge and skills necessary in addressing the challenges faced by
industry today. In addition to topics on technology and management, students will be
introduced to other areas such as environmental standards and policy, environmental health
among others.
Prerequisites: ES10/12
ETM 20: Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (3 units, lecture)
This course provides the basics of environmental management systems. Topics such as life
cycle analysis, cleaner production and other various environmental management tools and
applications are included.
Prerequisites: ES10/12
ETM 25: Introduction to Integrated Water Resource Management (3 units, lecture)
The course introduces the concepts of Integrated Water Resource Management and presents
a broad overview on the various sectors and disciplines involved. It adopts an integrated,
multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary approach to the development and management of water,
land and related resources in order to offer the most benefits to their users without
compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems.
Prerequisites: Ch 7/8, ES 10/12
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ETM 30: Introduction to Hydrogeology (3 units, lecture)
The course is an introduction to the science of hydrology and to the role of water as a resource,
a hazard, and an integral component of the Earth's climatic, biological, and geological systems.
The course looks into the nature and occurrences of ground and surface water systems;
exploration and extraction methods; assessment of water quality and rehabilitation of
contaminated water systems. It studies the behavior and properties of water in the geologic
environment with emphasis on subsurface water, including studies of flow patterns, chemistry,
behavior in various geological landforms and materials, and pollution problems. The
quantitative aspects of groundwater hydrogeology in the development of the equations
governing the flow of water in aquifers, the identification of appropriate initial and boundary
conditions and the methods of groundwater monitoring and field techniques are all included in
the course.
Prerequisites: ES10/12 or upon approval of faculty in charge
ETM 70: Air and Water Pollution Control and Abatement (3 units, lecture)
The course covers the basic aspects of natural atmospheric and hydrospheric phenomena and
how these are disrupted by the presence of pollutants. It will also include discussion on the
nature of the various types of air and water pollution and provide an understanding of their
sources. The course also exposes the student to present technologies designed for monitoring
air and water quality as well as abating air and water pollution caused by industrial processes.
Prerequisites: Ma 20.3b, Ch 35/36, Ps11/12, Bi100/100.1, EMT 160 or upon approval of
faculty in charge
ETM 70.1: Air and Water Pollution Control and Abatement (1 unit, laboratory)
This laboratory course is a companion to EMT 70. It will include both laboratory experiments
as well as field visits to relevant sites.
Prerequisites: Ma 20.3b, Ch 35/36, Ps11/12, Bi100/100.1, EMT 160 or upon approval of
faculty in charge
ETM 90: Industrial Waste Control Technologies (3 units, lecture)
This course will provide an overview of the environmental impacts of industrial pollution. It
will cover a study of industrial processes and generation of waste streams in selected
industries. The focus will be on how available technologies could be used to control its
environmental impacts through waste minimization and waste treatment.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed their basic courses in science and mathematics.
ETM 90.1: Industrial Waste Control Technologies (1 unit, laboratory)
The laboratory component will provide a venue to develop basic scientific and technical skills
for pollution assessment with respect to the source, composition and characteristics of the
wastes for the analysis, treatment and control of industrial wastewaters, groundwater/soil
contaminants and solid/hazardous wastes.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed their basic courses in science and mathematics.
ETM 100: Environmental Geology (3 units, lecture)
The course deals with the relationship between geology and human activities. It puts
emphasis on geologic process and hazards influencing human activities and on human
activities influencing soil, water, atmosphere and energy resources. The course looks into the
nature and occurrences of geohazards such as earthquake, volcanic eruption, mass wasting,
and flooding; and man-induced modifications on local and global environments. It incorporates
details on the dynamics of the geo-environment, pollution of water and land and the types of
contaminants (speciation and toxicity). Effects on the environment due to mining, quarrying,
utilization of minerals, oil and acid mine drainage will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: ES10/12 or upon approval of faculty in charge
ETM 100.1: Environmental Geology (1 unit, laboratory)
This laboratory course is a companion to EMT 100. It will include both laboratory
experiments as well as field observations in geological sites.
Prerequisites: Es10/12 or upon approval of faculty in charge
ETM 110: Environmental Ecology (3 units, lecture)
This is a 3-unit course that provides lectures on the fundamental principles of ecology with
emphasis on the impacts of pollution and other stresses on the structure and function of
ecosystems.
Prerequisite: Upon approval of faculty in charge
ETM 120: Energy, Technology and the Environment (3 units, lecture)
This is a 3-unit course that starts with the principles and phenomena of the First and Second
Laws of Thermodynamics. It will then apply these laws to the questions of energy generation,
utilization and their effects.
Prerequisites:
charge
Ma 18a, Ps 11/11.1, Ps 12/12.1, Ch 7/8, ES 110 or upon approval of faculty in
ETM 120.1: Energy, Technology and the Environment (1 unit, laboratory)
This laboratory course is a companion to ETM 120 that includes laboratory experiments and field
visits to relevant sites.
Prerequisites:
charge
Ma 18a, Ps 11/11.1, Ps 12/12.1, Ch 7/8, ES 110 or upon approval of faculty in
ETM 121: Industry and the Environment (3 units. lecture)
This 3-unit course focuses on the impact of industry on the environment and mitigation using
various technologies. The course covers industrial metabolism with a survey of industrial
processes and their environmental impact as well as case studies on technological solutions to
problems.
This course is designed for science majors, as well as non-science majors who have sufficient
background in the basic sciences.
Prerequisites:
Students must have completed their basic courses in science and mathematics.
ETM 130: Modeling for Environmental Technology and Management (3 units, lecture)
A lecture and computer hands-on course designed to introduce students to the use of natural
as well as human-system models, both as an introduction to designing systems, environmental
assessment, incorporating sustainability in technology and as a tool for environmental
management. It involves a survey and run-through of some simulation programs and design
software currently in use and available in the market. The course also looks at general
techniques on how to evaluate such packages for accuracy and reliability.
Prerequisites:
Subject to approval of the teacher in charge
ETM 130.1: Environmental Modeling for Technology and Management (1 unit, laboratory)
This laboratory course is a companion to EMT 130. It will include exercises on using computer
modeling programs which are used in planning, assessment, design, management and other
applications.
Prerequisite: Subject to approval of the teacher.
ETM 131: Principles of Field Sampling and Analysis (2 Units, lecture)
Assessment of various components of the earth such as lithosphere, hydrosphere and the
atmosphere and their corresponding ecosystems are major components in this course. The abiotic
and biotic components of various ecosystems will be studied using internationally accepted
protocols. Standard methodologies in sampling and analysis will be covered.
Prerequisites: Ch 35/36, Ps 12/12.1, Stat 105 or upon approval of faculty in charge
ETM 131.1: Principles of Field Sampling and Analysis (1 units, laboratory)
This laboratory course is a companion to EMT 131. It will include both laboratory experiments
as well as field observations in relevant sites.
Prerequisites: Ch 35/36, Ps 12/12.1, Stat 105 or upon approval of faculty in charge
ETM 140.2: Fundamentals of Water and Water Pollution (3 units, lecture)
This 3-unit course discusses the fundamental physico-chemical properties of water as well as
broad overview of the different types of naturally occurring source of water. The course will
also cover the various pollution problems including the nature and types of water pollutants,
their origin, transport, reactions, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water. The
monitoring of water quality and methods of preserving, clean water resources will also be
discussed.
Prerequisites: Ma 18a , Ps 11/11.1, Ps 12/12.1, Ch 7/8, Ch11/12, Ch 35/36
ETM 140.2a: Fundamentals of Water and Water Pollution (1 unit, laboratory)
This laboratory course is a companion to ETM 140.2 that includes laboratory experiments,
as well as field visits to relevant sites.
ETM 150: Special Topics in Environmental Technology and Management (3 units, lecture)
This course will provide a venue for discussing advanced topics and current issues in the field
of Environmental Technology and Management. Subjects such as biotechnology, sustainable
energy sources, nanotechnology, green chemistry, GIS and the like will be covered.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed their basic courses in science and mathematics.
ETM 170: Seminar in Environmental Policy and Law (3 units, lecture)
This 3-unit course gives an overview of the process of environmental decision-making in the
Philippines, focusing on the interplay of the natural and social sciences with law in
establishing norms and resolving environmental disputes. Students will be introduced to a
spectrum of approaches to environmental issues, including command-and-control systems,
market approaches, sustainable development, pollution prevention, and community-based
resource management. The course will also give an overview of global environmental issues
and international environmental law, in particular, those which are relevant to the Philippine
setting. Current environmental issues, such as deforestation, air and water pollution, waste,
marine pollution, biodiversity, and climate change, shall be included in the course.
Prerequisites: Ch 7/8, Ch 11
ETM 175: Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment
(3 units, lecture)
This 3-unit subject covers basic concepts, principles and tools in Environmental Planning and
Management. The course also includes a discussion of past and current environmental laws
as well as the dynamics between economic forces and the environment. The basic categories
are also discussed, namely, sustainable development planning, management of natural
ecosystems, and pollution management where students gain perspectives from various
sectoral efforts like government, the business and industry sector, non-government
organizations, and local communities.
No Prerequisites.
ETM 176 : Environmental Impact Assessment (Lecture, 3 units )
This 3-unit course will equip the students with the basic knowledge and skills in EIA. The
scope includes the theoretical framework, methodology, and applications for EIA in the
Philippines. At the end of the course, students are expected to understand the rationale
behind the EIA, predict and assess impacts of development projects on the biophysical and
sociocultural environments, and relate their field of specialization to other fields of studies
applicable to EIA.
Prerequisite: Students should be in their senior year level; consent of the instructor (based
on assessment of courses already taken up).
ETM 180: Environmental Technology and Management Internship (3 units, OJT)
One of the solutions to mitigate environmental problems is through technological innovations
and environment friendly policies. The student is exposed to industry practices such as waste
water technologies or abatement of air pollution through on the on the job trainings in
industry. This internship ties up the theories learned in the university, particularly the major
courses in environmental technologies and management with that of industry practices.
Prerequisite: Senior standing
ETM 190: Special Project (2 units, lecture)
The course is designed for the student to apply the different mathematical and scientific
principles previously learned to an industrial or management problem that can be remedied by
environmentally innovative solutions.
In addition, the project/research will generate additional information on the Philippine
environment and industry sector.
Prerequisite: Senior standing
ETM 191: Senior Seminar (1 unit, seminar)
The seminar course is designed to develop the student in presenting to the public the output
of the special project. The course trains the student to do a systematic method of doing
review of literature and putting these together to enhance the special project. By the end of
the semester, the student is required to present the output and submit a paper formatted for
publication.
Prerequisite: Senior standing