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Environmental engineering

 

Branch of knowledge: Engineering and architecture
Responsible Center: Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology
Teaching modality and Campus: Face-to-face Móstoles
Double degree with: Industrial Organization Engineering, Chemical engineering e Energy Engineering
Credits: 240 Credits year: 60 Duration: 4 years. Implantation: progressive, first year 2010-2011
Academic Calendar    Schedule  Exams    Teaching Guides  Validation table    Faculty   Booklet
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Jovita Moreno Vozmediano   course coordinators  

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Student attention: 91 665 5060     Student Help Box     Suggestions, complaints and congratulations mailbox

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Degree?

The Environmental Engineer will acquire adequate training for the prevention of environmental damage, seeking the protection of the environment or even the improvement of environmental quality, in the face of problems inherent to the increase in the quality of life or demographic pressure such as the generation of waste or the contamination of water, air and soil, modifying production processes for a better use of natural resources.

You must have adequate training to design, project and operate facilities that allow the minimization of the effect of emissions generated in these processes. For this, it is essential to have knowledge of the scientific bases of the environment, a global knowledge of the problems of pollution and environmental quality and, specifically, the management and application of available treatment tools and technologies to deal with the various situations that may arise. In addition, they must have a good knowledge of the products and their industrial processes to propose alternatives that avoid the generation of pollution, through the development of clean technologies that involve process modifications, including recycling and reuse lines.

Where will I be able to work when I graduate?

The environmental engineer can carry out his professional activity in a wide variety of industries (chemical, pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, etc.) and engineering companies, since his main activity is focused on the development of processes and treatment of water, soil and effluents. contaminated gaseous and in the modification or substitution of current processes and products for others that achieve greater energy efficiency and are more respectful of the environment.

Is this Degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?

Yes (final verification report is attached), the implementation of the degree will be done progressively, starting the first year in the academic year 2010-11.

The final verification report turned out FAVORABLE

Favorable report first modification

Favorable report second modification

What subject areas will I address in this grade?

 

The main subjects in which the degree in Environmental Engineering is structured are: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Graphic Expression, Fluid Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Materials Engineering Science, Process Control, Fundamentals of Purification Operations, Engineering of Treatment Processes, Contaminant Transport, Territory Analysis and Planning Techniques, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Design of Processes and Products, Projects in Environmental Engineering, Language, Humanities , Business, Law, Energy Resources and the Environment, Environmental Assessment in Industry, Life Cycle Analysis and Clean Technologies. 

Recommended Income Profile

Given the specificity of the Degree in Environmental Engineering, it is recommended that new students have adequate training in certain subjects. To this end, a preferential profile is established for new students. Said profile refers to students who have passed the baccalaureate, having studied, in addition to the common subjects of the same, several of the subjects of the Science and Technology modality, which are:

 

  • Technical drawing I and II.
  • Physical.
  • Physics and chemistry.
  • Mathematics I and II.
  • Chemical.
  • Biology.
  • Biology and geology.
  • Earth sciences and environment.
  • Electrical engineering.
  • Industrial Technology I and II.


Regarding the personal profile of the student, given the characteristics of this degree, whose objective is to train professionals who are capable of providing technical solutions to environmental problems, it would be recommended that the students of the Degree in Environmental Engineering have, among others, the following characteristics and abilities:

 

  • Concern for the environment.
  • Interest in technology and scientific advances.
  • Adaptability to new situations.
  • creative spirit.
  • Capacity for teamwork.

Objectives 

The Degree in Environmental Engineering from the Rey Juan Carlos University has as a general educational objective the understanding of the biological, chemical, ecological, economic, hydrological, physical and social processes that occur in the interaction of the human being with the environment, in order to of graduates are capable of designing treatments that mitigate the changes introduced into the environment by industrial activities, or of transforming products or processes to achieve sustainable development, rationally balancing the material needs of society with respect for the environment.
Together with the previous general objective, the development of the training itinerary described in the study plan will allow graduates to achieve the following specific objectives of the Environmental Engineering profession:

  • Prevent environmental damage, seeking to protect the environment and improve environmental quality, in the face of problems inherent to the increase in quality of life or demographic pressure such as the generation of waste or the contamination of water, air and soil.
  • Design, project and operate facilities that allow a better use of natural resources and the minimization of the emissions generated.
  • Propose alternatives that avoid the generation of contamination, through the development of clean technologies that involve process modifications, also including recycling and reuse lines.

For all of this, knowledge of the scientific foundations of the environment, global knowledge of pollution and environmental quality problems, and, specifically, the management and application of available treatment tools and technologies, is essential.

In addition to the above training objectives, a common objective for all URJC degrees is to promote mobility, especially international mobility.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

CON1

Know the mathematical foundations necessary for solving problems that may arise in engineering

CON2

Know the techniques of graphic representation, both by traditional methods of metric geometry and through computer-aided design applications

CON3

Learn the fundamentals of computer programming, operating systems, and databases with practical applications in engineering.

CON4

Know the physical and chemical fundamentals necessary for solving problems that can be planned in engineering

CON5

Know the basics of geology and terrain morphology to solve problems that may arise in engineering.

CON6

Know the biological bases and fundamentals of the plant and animal fields of application in engineering

CON7

Understand the concept of a company, the institutional and legal framework of the company, and the fundamentals of business organization and management.

CON8

Know the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of the materials used in the construction of facilities

CON9

Identify the factors, processes and interactions between the different environmental compartments and the complexity of their modeling.

CON10

Know the sampling methods and analytical techniques for environmental control and monitoring

CON11

Know the pollutant dispersion and risk assessment models

CON12

Know the fundamentals of extensive property balances (matter, energy and momentum), equilibrium (physical and chemical) and kinetics (physical, chemical and biological) of the processes relevant to Environmental Engineering

CON13

Learn strategies and tools for the simulation and control of relevant processes in Environmental Engineering, which allow their modeling and optimization.

CON14

Understand the operation of the equipment, facilities and strategies used for the minimization and treatment of liquid and gaseous effluents, solid waste and contaminated soils

CON15

Know the land use planning tools

CON16

Learn the principles of ecodesign to reduce the environmental impact of processes and products and the life cycle analysis tool for evaluating the sustainability of processes and products.

CON17

To understand the basic legal principles and democratic values ​​of equality, equity, and tolerance for the professional development of Environmental Engineering.

CON18

Know different environmental management systems and the procedures for their implementation

CON19

Know the fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer that allow describing the transformation processes between different forms of energy

CON20

Understand the most important environmental, social and economic impacts associated with the use of different energy sources

CON21

Understand the operation of simple analog and digital electronic components and circuits

CON22

Know the fundamentals of fluid mechanics for the basic design of characteristic fluid transport systems

CON23

Have knowledge to carry out measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, expert reports, studies, reports and other similar work.

CON24

Know the fundamentals of geographic information systems to apply qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, based on remote sensing data, for the detection, characterization and monitoring of environmental variables

Skills

HAB1

Use the acquired mathematical knowledge to solve engineering problems

HAB2

Apply spatial vision and graphical representation techniques to solve engineering problems

HAB3

Apply computer tools (programming, operating systems, databases, specific software) to solve engineering problems

HAB4

Use the acquired knowledge of physics and chemistry to solve engineering problems

HAB5

Use the acquired knowledge of geology and terrain morphology to solve engineering problems

HAB6

Use the acquired knowledge of biology to solve engineering problems

HAB7

Apply the fundamentals of chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of materials to solve engineering problems.

HAB8

Use pollutant dispersion and risk assessment models to solve problems in Environmental Engineering

HAB9

Apply the fundamentals of extensive, equilibrium and kinetic property balances to the basic design of purification and treatment operations characteristic of Environmental Engineering

HAB10

Globally analyze processes specific to Environmental Engineering, including control and safety criteria.

HAB11

Participate in the design, planning, and execution of industrial facilities to minimize pollutants in liquid and gaseous effluents.

HAB12

Participate in the design, project and execution of water purification and treatment

HAB13

Participate in the design, project and execution of processes for the treatment of contaminants in soils

HAB14

Participate in the design, project and execution of processes for the reuse, material recovery and energy recovery of waste

HAB15

Establish synergies between waste generation and the need for raw materials to boost the circular economy

HAB16

Apply the principles of sustainable development in territorial planning

HAB17

Use life cycle analysis and ecodesign principles to design and develop more sustainable production technologies

HAB18

Establish economic valuations of goods, services and environmental costs according to the complexity of the systems and the three pillars of sustainability

HAB19

Evaluate environmental risks arising from human activities according to the principles of sustainability

HAB20

Correct the environmental impacts derived from human activities considering the three dimensions of sustainability

HAB21

Develop environmental audit procedures

HAB22

Use the fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer for the basic design of industrial heat exchange systems

HAB23

Develop simple electronic circuits for systems relevant to the field of Environmental Engineering

HAB24

Correctly use laboratory materials and equipment for the development of simple experimental procedures

HAB25

Use the fundamentals of fluid mechanics to design agitation, mixing, and fluid propulsion equipment.

Competences

COM1

Develop professional activities with a commitment to democratic values, professional ethics and sustainable development, appreciating the complexity of the challenges facing today's society.

COM2

Coordinate activities included in projects in the area of ​​Environmental Engineering

COM3

Integrate all acquired learning outcomes for professional development in a work environment

COM4

Learn autonomously by applying tools for searching, analyzing and synthesizing information and for organizing and planning tasks.

COM5

Efficiently communicate ideas and concepts to diverse audiences orally and in writing in Spanish and a foreign language

COM6

Solve problems by making decisions that arise from applying acquired knowledge, creativity, critical reasoning and ethical commitment

COM7

Work in technical and multidisciplinary teams, developing interpersonal skills, adapting to different environments, and understanding the language of other specialists.

COM8

Develop work independently, fostering self-initiative, leadership, and self-critical skills

COM9

Properly execute simple experimental tests and procedures and draw conclusions from the results obtained

COM10

Integrate all the learning outcomes acquired for the preparation, development and defense before a tribunal of an individual work that demonstrates the training to graduate in Environmental Engineering

COM11

Make decisions to autonomously and proactively select activities that complement your training in different contexts, based on your particular needs and interests.

Minimum stay requirements 

  • The permanence of the students in the Degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students. Part-time students may request an extension of up to two more years from the Rector.
  • In Bachelor's degrees lasting more than 240 credits (4 years), the maximum of the previous section will be increased by one more year for every 60 ECTS credits that are added to the 240 ECTS.
  • Students must pass a minimum of two subjects in the first year. Students studying part-time must pass at least one subject in their first academic year.
  • Students who are studying any official Bachelor's degree at the Rey Juan Carlos University may make a maximum of four registrations to pass each of the subjects of the study plan, without counting previous cancellations of the same.

For more information see: Permanence regulations

Minimum number of ECTS credits by type of enrollment and course

Full-time students:

COURSE MINIMUM  MAXIMUM 
1º Course 48 ECTS 78 ECTS
Other courses 48 ECTS 78 ECTS

 

Part-time students:

COURSE MINIMUM  MAXIMUM 
1º Course 24 ECTS 47 ECTS
Other courses 24 ECTS  47 ECTS

 

Access and registration

Access

Access to the official teachings of Degree will require to be in possession of the bachelor's degree or equivalent and the passing of the test referred to in article 42 of the Organic Law 6/2001, of Universities, modified by Law 4/2007, of April 12, without prejudice to the other access mechanisms provided for by current regulations.

The number of places offered for new admission are:

Mostoles Campus:  45 places (including transfer admission places)

 

Double Degrees

Mostoles Campus

Environmental Engineering - Industrial Organization Engineering

10 places

Energy Engineering - Environmental Engineering

10 places

Chemical Engineering - Environmental Engineering

10 places

 

Matriculation year

The enrollment process at the Rey Juan Carlos University is done through the Internet. You can carry out the procedures on the computers installed on campus or through any computer with network access. You can check the deadlines at registration , as well as the different requirements and necessary documents.

Training itinerary

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Curriculum

 

Subject Unit

      SUBJECTS THAT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
COURSE SEMESTER COURSE COURSE SEMESTER COURSE
1 2 Mathematics II 1 1 Mathematics I
1 2 Physics II 1 1 Physics I
2 1 Biodiversity and Ecosystems 1 2 Biology
2 1 Mathematical Methods Applied to Environmental Engineering 1 1 Mathematics I
1 2 Mathematics II
2 1 Control and Monitoring of the Environment 1 Annual Chemistry
2 2 Hydrology and Hydrogeology 1 Annual Chemistry
2 1 Geology and Edaphology
2 2 Statistics 1 1 Mathematics I
2 2 Materials Science and Engineering 1 Annual Chemistry
2 2 Microbiology 1 2 Biology
2 2 Basics of Purge Operations 1 1 Mathematics I
1 2 Mathematics II
1 2 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
1 Annual Chemistry
3 1 Environmental management systems 2 2 Administration, Business Management and Economics
3 1 Fluid Engineering 1 1 Mathematics I
1 1 Physics I
1 2 Mathematics II
1 2 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
2 1 Mathematical Methods Applied to Environmental Engineering
2 2 Basics of Purge Operations
3 1 Strength of materials 1 1 Mathematics I
1 1 Physics I
1 2 Mathematics II
2 1 Mathematical Methods Applied to Environmental Engineering
2 2 Materials Science and Engineering
3 1 Contaminant Transport: Modeling and Associated Risks 1 1 Mathematics I
1 1 Physics I
1 2 Mathematics II
2 1 Mathematical Methods Applied to Environmental Engineering
2 2 Basics of Purge Operations
2 2 Statistics
3 1 Thermal Engineering 1 1 Mathematics I
1 1 Physics I
1 2 Mathematics II
1 2 Physics II
1 2 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
2 1 Mathematical Methods Applied to Environmental Engineering
2 2 Basics of Purge Operations
3 2 Atmospheric Pollution Treatment Technologies 1 1 Mathematics I
1 1 Physics I
1 2 Mathematics II
2 1 Control and Monitoring of the Environment
2 2 Basics of Purge Operations
3 1 Fluid Engineering
3 1 Thermal Engineering
3 2 Wastewater Treatment and Supply Technologies 1 1 Mathematics I
1 2 Mathematics II
1 Annual Chemistry
2 1 Control and Monitoring of the Environment
2 2 Microbiology
2 2 Basics of Purge Operations
3 1 Fluid Engineering
3 1 Thermal Engineering
3 2 Contaminated Soil Treatment Technologies  1 1 Mathematics I
1 2 Mathematics II
1 Annual Chemistry
2 1 Geology and Edaphology
2 1 Control and Monitoring of the Environment
2 2 Hydrology and Hydrogeology
2 2 Microbiology
2 2 Basics of Purge Operations
3 1 Fluid Engineering
3 1 Thermal Engineering
3 2 Solid Waste Treatment Technologies  1 1 Mathematics I
1 2 Mathematics II
1 Annual Chemistry
2 2 Microbiology
2 2 Basics of Purge Operations
3 1 Fluid Engineering
3 1 Thermal Engineering
3 2 Environmental Impact Assessment 2 1 Biodiversity and Ecosystems
2 1 Geology and Edaphology
3 1 Contaminant Transport: Modeling and Associated Risks
3 2 Process Control and Simulation 1 1 Mathematics I
1 2 Mathematics II
1 2 Physics II
1 2 Graphic expression
2 1 Mathematical Methods Applied to Environmental Engineering
3 1 Fluid Engineering
3 1 Thermal Engineering
4 1 Engineering projects 1 2 Graphic expression
2 2 Administration, Business Management and Economics
3 1 Strength of materials
3 1 Fluid Engineering
3 1 Thermal Engineering
3 2 Atmospheric Pollution Treatment Technologies
3 2 Wastewater Treatment and Supply Technologies
3 2 Contaminated Soil Treatment Technologies 
3 2 Solid Waste Treatment Technologies 
3 2 Process Control and Simulation
3 2 Environmental Impact Assessment
4 1 Territory Analysis and Planning Techniques 2 1 Geology and Edaphology
2 1 Biodiversity and Ecosystems
2 2 Hydrology and Hydrogeology
4 1 Optional 1 (Environmental Assessment in Industry) 3 1 Environmental management systems
3 2 Environmental Impact Assessment
4 1 Optional 2 (Energy Resources and Environment) 1 1 Physics I
1 2 Physics II
3 1 Thermal Engineering

Material resources

Material resources

Specific material means

External Internships

The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the Degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.

Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement your university education, while providing you with a deeper knowledge about the skills you will need once you have graduated.

The External Practices subject will consist of two phases:

  • Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the graduate profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
  • Elaboration of the memory

Documentation:

Degree Training Project

For more information:  External Internship Unit

Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024

Academic Recognition of Credits

Regulations for academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies

Mobility programs

ERASMUS

The Erasmus program makes it easy for URJC students -both undergraduate and postgraduate- to study one or several semesters at one of the European universities with which the URJC has agreements.

These exchanges traditionally have an economic endowment thanks to the Erasmus Scholarships provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

ERASMUS (intranet)

WORLD

The Munde program manages mobility with universities from countries not included in the Erasmus Program.

The possibility of obtaining a scholarship or economic endowment and its amount depends, in each case, on the agreements with the universities, countries or entities that sign it.

WORLD (intranet)

For more information:

URJC Mobility

SICK

SICUE is a national mobility program for GRADOS university students that allows them to carry out part of their studies at another Spanish university with guarantees of academic recognition, use and adaptation to their curricular profile.

SICUE Mobility

Student support programs

Orientation to future students. The University offers various orientation programs for future students: we carry out visits to high schools and secondary schools, we organize guided visits to the Campuses, we are present in the Classroom and, at the beginning of each course, we carry out welcome days to guide students new students.

academic tutorials. Each teacher carries out, within their teaching planning, academic tutorials on their subject.

Coordinator of the degree. It works to promote coherence and balance between the subjects and the workloads of the students.

mentoring program. The URJC has this program, peer tutoring, in which the students of the last years act as mentors with the first year students.

Students with disabilities. The Support Office for Persons with Disabilities offers guidance and assistance to students with special needs.

Scholarships . The Rey Juan Carlos University manages the main scholarships and annual grants, both its own and from other official bodies: Ministries, Community of Madrid, International Organizations and other entities. It also publishes and disseminates those scholarships and grants of interest to its students and graduates. Throughout the course, students receive information about them through the different communication channels established.

Job placement program. The Rey Juan Carlos University, through the External Internship Unit and the Graduates Office, organizes conferences, workshops and various actions aimed at supporting and guiding students in their job search, to improve their employability and promote job placement . The University has a Job Exchange -a platform available to companies and graduates- where institutions can carry out their selection processes.

Privacy Policy

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

REGISTRATION

*The rates corresponding to double degrees with different degrees of experimentality will be applied as established in the new Decree 43/2022, of June 29, of the Government Council, which establishes the public prices for university studies leading to official degrees and services of an academic nature in the public universities of the Community of Madrid*

TRAINING PROCESS 

EVALUATION

Validation, adaptation of studies, recognition of credits and homologation of foreign qualifications

UNIVERSITY DEGREES

VISITING STUDENTS AND FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY

TEACHING COORDINATION

COEXISTENCE REGIME

SCHOOL INSURANCE

ASSOCIATIONS

Quality guarantee

External monitoring report

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Composition of the Commission

Results report

Once the follow-up has been carried out, the quantitative information on the results obtained in the follow-up of said Degree is shown, differentiated by academic year.

Report by course:

General information collection plan

Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

- New students

- Teacher evaluation

- Student satisfaction

- Satisfaction of the graduates

- Labor insertion

- Causes of abandonment

- Career path:

  • Second year after graduation
  • Third year after graduation
  • Fourth year after graduation

- Degree of satisfaction:

  • Faculty with the campus and university
  • Teacher with degree
  • of the evaluators
  • Incoming student mobility program
  • Outgoing Student Mobility Program
  • Administration and services staff with the university

- External internships:

  • Student satisfaction
  • External tutor satisfaction
  • Evaluator satisfaction

Survey results:

Improvement actions

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.

Renewal of accreditation

The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.

In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”

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