Master's Degree in Continuing Education in Environmental Engineering
Spanish
Credits: 60 ECTS
PRESENTATION
The Master’s in Environmental Engineering is a specialized program designed for technical and scientific professionals in environmental engineering and management who seek to update their knowledge and lead the ecological transition. This master’s program provides you with a strategic response to the ecological transition that is reshaping our environment. You will develop the practical application and sustainable environmental management of the solutions our planet demands. You will address the complexity of climate change mitigation, the implementation of the circular economy, and the minimization of environmental impact from a leadership perspective. You will learn to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the formulation of public policies and corporate strategies, understanding how they are structured around the 5 Ps: People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, and Partnership. You will develop the ability to evaluate and monitor progress toward these goals, identifying challenges and future prospects. This program equips you with the tools to design, operate, and maintain water infrastructure that ensures water quality, and to manage soil remediation projects. You will prepare to lead the necessary transformation, contributing a global vision and innovative solutions in environmental engineering. You will delve into the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their 169 targets, analyzing their implementation in the public sector and the crucial role of businesses and civil society. In this way, you will consolidate your expertise to make informed and strategic decisions in the face of global environmental challenges.
Objectives
• You will integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their targets into the strategic planning of environmental projects and policies. • You will design mitigation and adaptation strategies to address the effects of climate change, applying innovative solutions. • You will assess the impact of pollution, identifying potential hazards and formulating specific action plans. • You will oversee the design, operation, and maintenance of water infrastructure to ensure the quality and sustainability of the water cycle. • You will manage complex soil remediation projects, from diagnosis through the implementation of solutions. • You will implement the 5 Ps (People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, and Partnership) at scale as the backbone for executing sustainable development initiatives. • You will make strategic decisions to integrate sustainable development goals into public policy and to align the roles of business and society. • You will lead the assessment and monitoring of progress toward global sustainability goals, identifying challenges and future prospects in environmental management.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Introduction
Development and the Environment
Sustainable Development
Human Rights and Sustainable Development
International Environmental Law
What can be done?
Introduction and Background
Sustainable Development Goals and Targets
How the Sustainable Development Goals Were Created
A vision of development promoted by the Sustainable Development Goals
The 5 Ps: People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, and Partnerships
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Global Challenges in Implementing the SDGs
Local and Regional Challenges
Long-Term Perspective: Future Scenarios for the SDGs
Strategies for Integrating the SDGs into Public Policy
Tools and Frameworks for Implementation
Role of Key Stakeholders in Implementation
Introduction to the Role of Businesses and Civil Society in the SDGs
Businesses' Contribution to the SDGs
The Role of Civil Society in Promoting the SDGs
Synergies Between Businesses and Civil Society
The Importance of Evaluation in the Context of Sustainable Development
Key Indicators for Measuring Progress Toward the SDGs
Tools and Methodologies for Impact Monitoring
Challenges and Limitations in Measuring the SDGs
Environmental Issues
More Direct Impacts on the Environment
Trends in Energy Consumption
Global Energy Reserves
Primary and Final Energy
Energy Vectors
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Classification of Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable Technologies and Their Regulatory Classification
Fundamentals of Environmental Education
Key Stakeholders in Environmental Education
Environment and Economic Development
Practices and Techniques for Environmental Education
The Private Sector and Global Sustainability
Integrating the SDGs into the Business Strategy
Financial Instruments for Sustainable Development
Innovation and Market Opportunities Related to the SDGs
Industry Applications: OCS in Engineering and Infrastructure
Civil Society and the Third Sector’s Participation in the 2030 Agenda
Education, Awareness-Raising, and Cultural Change for the SDGs
Partnerships for Sustainable Development and Stakeholder Management
Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies in Support of the SDGs
Strategic Communication on the SDGs
Climate: Definition
Climate: Elements and Factors
Climatology: Methods of Study
The Climate System
General Concepts
Radiation
Solar-type radiation
Earth's Energy Balance
Solar Radiation and Its Spatial Distribution
Incident Radiation at a Point: Calculation
Temperature
Natural Greenhouse Effect: Gases and Mechanisms
Disruptions in the Energy Balance: Natural and Human Causes
Climate and General Information
Climate classification based on temperature and precipitation
The Köppen Classification
Strahler's Classification
Types of Climates
Mountain Climates
Historical Climate Events: Little Ice Age, Medieval Climate Optimum
Methods for Reconstructing Past Climate: Climate Proxies
Biodiversity, the “finiteness” of natural resources, and “irreversibility” linked to extinction
Renewable resources. Their current overexploitation
Conflicts Over Renewable Resources and Environmental Refugees
Non-renewable resources, minerals, and energy resources
The problems caused by its use and the conflicts over control of it
Evidence of Current Climate Change
Future Projections for the Planet's Average Temperature Based on Changes in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Impoverished countries are and will continue to be the hardest hit; the regions and ecosystems that will be particularly affected by climate change; and projections of the global economic impacts of climate change
The fight against climate change is possible, and it relies on global action, mitigation, and adaptation
History and Evolution of Climate Modeling
Components of Climate Models
Types of Climate Models
Reference Scenarios
IPCC and CMIP6 Simulations
Projections of Key Climate Variables
The Evolution of the Concept of the Carbon Footprint
International Regulations and Standards
Carbon Footprint Categories
Scope of Application and Calculation Bases
What Is Life Cycle Assessment?
Climate Neutrality and Net-Zero Goals
Reduction or Offset Strategies?
Carbon Offset Mechanisms
Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading Systems
Difference Between Mitigation and Adaptation
Local, National, and Global Adaptation Strategies
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Ecosystem-Based Solutions
Integrating Climate Change into Territorial and Sectoral Planning
The Water Cycle. Hydrology (I)
The Water Cycle. Hydrology (II)
General Concepts of Water Collection Infrastructure
Assessment of Dams
Flood control in reservoirs
Surface Water Collection. Infrastructure
Engineered dams. Gravity dam
Dams Made of Loose Materials
Groundwater Abstraction: Wells and Aquifers
Water Supply to Vulnerable Communities
Dam Safety: Intakes, Bottom Outlets, and Spillways
Dam Safety. Types of Spillways
Dam Construction: Design Considerations and Maintenance
Extensions and Reinforcements
Hydroelectric Power Plants
Water Supply and Regulation Infrastructure
Pressure Conduction
Channels (I)
Channels (II)
Water Lifting System
The Concept and Implications of Sustainable Drainage.
Multidisciplinary design.
Assessment of the environment.
Flood Risk Management.
Non-structural measures
Hydraulics for SUDS Design.
Rainwater collection systems.
Green roofs and vertical gardens.
Gravel trenches and filter drains.
Green roadside ditches.
Hydrology.
Bioretention systems.
Permeable surfaces.
Trenches and infiltration wells.
Citizen Inquiries.
Landscaping.
Detention tanks.
Retention basins.
Artificial wetlands.
Design Process for an Integrated System.
Wastewater
Schematic Diagram of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pretreatment
Primary treatment
Secondary treatment
Conventional activated sludge systems
Equipment and Process Types in Activated Sludge Systems
Advanced Treatments
Biofilm Process
Wastewater Treatment in Small Towns
Sizing of a biological reactor at a wastewater treatment plant for nitrogen removal in accordance with the ATV-131 standard
Quality and Uses of Reclaimed Water
Regenerative Technologies
Filtration
Disinfection
Mud
Thickening
Stabilization
Dehydration
Gas line
Water Balance
Climatology
Precipitation
Evaporation and Transpiration
Geology and Hydrology
Definition of Droughts
Ecological flows
Groundwater
Special Drought Plans
Indicator Systems for Special Drought Plans
Introduction
Precipitation Analysis
Flood Discharge Rates and Flood-Prone Areas
Flood Risk Management Plans
Emergency Management
Geomorphological-Historical Analysis
Adapting to Flood Risks
Conventional Solutions
Nature-based solutions
Nature-Based Urban Solutions
Soil and Groundwater
Soil and Groundwater Contamination
Types of Contaminants Found in Soil and Groundwater
Migration Processes of Contaminants
Consequences and Effects of Soil and Groundwater Contamination
Objectives and Content of a Research Study.
Detailed Subsurface Investigation
Sampling Techniques for Water, Soil, and Interstitial Water and Air
Conceptual Model
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Decontamination Project and Available Techniques
Criteria for Selecting Remediation Methods for Contaminated Soils I
Criteria for Selecting Remediation Methods for Contaminated Soils II
Pollution Control Techniques
Pollution Containment Techniques
Decontamination Techniques: Physicochemical Treatments I
Decontamination Techniques: Physicochemical Treatments II
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