Environmental Engineering: Industrial Wastewater Management

Program Overview

The Environmental Engineering: Industrial Wastewater Management program provides comprehensive training in industrial water treatment, focusing on conservation and efficient use. Designed for students without degrees and graduates seeking specialization, it offers practical knowledge to minimize industrial waste and improve water management practices. The program emphasizes industry-specific processes and best practices, equipping students for careers in industrial water management, purification, and teaching.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Environmental Engineering: Industrial Wastewater Management program aims to improve industrial water management across various sectors (textile, paper, food, etc.) by focusing on conservation and efficient use. It's designed for two groups: individuals without degrees seeking quality education and university graduates wanting practical specialization in industrial water management. Successful completion leads to a degree in "Experto Universitario en INGENIERÍA AMBIENTAL: TRATAMIENTO DE AGUAS RESIDUALES INDUSTRIALES," awarded by the enrolling university. Specific objectives include: acquiring a comprehensive understanding of water treatment, particularly wastewater from industrial activities; relating suitable purification processes and technologies to specific sectors; evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of modifying procedures, reducing emissions, or recycling; learning about contamination types generated by major industrial sectors; establishing good practices in production processes; proposing water recycling models; and understanding relevant water legislation. The program has 20 credits and takes 6-9 months to complete, depending on student dedication.

Outline:

The program consists of one subject divided into ten chapters, plus two additional chapters with practical case studies on industrial water use. The structure facilitates comprehension through a pedagogical sequence of increasing complexity. Each subject is divided into thematic units or chapters with printed materials for study. The subjects are: Purification of industrial wastewater Physical processes of purification: Filtration Chemical processes of purification: coagulation and flocculation Biological processes of the purification of wastewater Treatment by reverse osmosis Processes of ionic exchange Reusing industrial wastewater Purification of water Industry Best Practices Case Study Exhibit II: Model making of biological processes in the purification of wastewaters

Teaching:

The program is distance learning, with no set start date. Students can enroll at any time, space permitting. The teaching staff includes numerous Doctors and Professors from various universities, including:

• Dr. Ángel M. Álvarez Larena (Autonomous University of Barcelona)
• Dr. Roberto M. Álvarez (University of Buenos Aires)
• Dr. Óscar Arizpe Covarrubias (Autonomous University of Baja California Sur, Mexico)
• Dr. Isaac Azuz Adeath (Autonomous University of Baja California Sur, Mexico)
• Dr. David Barrera Gómez (Polytechnic University of Catalonia)
• Dr. Brenda Bravo Díaz (Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico)
• Dr. Rubén Calderón Iglesias (European University Miguel de Cervantes)
• Dr. Leonor Calvo Galván (University of León, Spain)
• Dr. Olga Capó Iturrieta (Research Institute in Agropecuarias, Chile)
• Dr. Alina Celi Frugoni (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. José Cortizo Álvarez (University of León, Spain)
• Dr. Antoni Creus Solé (Dr. in Industrial Engineering)
• Dr. Juan Carlos Cubría García (University of León, Spain)
• Dr. Raquel Domínguez Fernández (University of León)
• Dr. Luís A. Dzul López (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. Xavier Elías Castells (Director of the By-product Exchange of Catalonia)
• Dr. Milena E. Gómez Yepes (University of the Quindio, Colombia)
• Dr. Ramón Guardino Ferré (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. Emilio Hernández Chiva (Spanish National Research Council, CSIC)
• Dr. Cristina Hidalgo González (University of León)
• Dr. Francisco Hidalgo Trujillo (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. Víctor Jiménez Arguelles (Autonomous Metropolitan University, Mexico)
• Dr. Miguel Ángel López Flores (National Polytechnic Institute (CIIEMAD-IPN))
• Dr. Izel Márez López (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. Carlos A. Martín (National University of the Littoral, Argentina)
• Dr. Isabel Joaquina Niembro García (Monterrey Institute of Technology)
• Dr. César Ordóñez Pascua (University of León)
• Dr. José María Redondo Vega (University of León, Spain)
• Dr. Gladys Rincón Polo (Simón Bolívar University, Venezuela)
• Dr. José U. Rodríguez Barboza (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. Ramón San Martín Páramo (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. Raúl Sardinha (Piaget Institute, Portugal)
• Dr. Héctor Solano Lamphar (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. Martha Velasco Becerra (International Ibero-american University)
• Dr. Alberto Vera (National University of Lanús, Argentina)
• Dr. Margarita González Benítez (Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain)
• Dr. Lázaro Cremades Oliver (Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain)
• Dr. Pablo Eisendecher Bertin (Iberoamerican University Foundation in Chile and Paraguay)
• Dr. Kilian Tutusaus Pifarré (FUNIBER)
• Dr. (c) Karina Vilela (FUNIBER)
• Dr. (c) Erik Simoes (International Ibero-american University)
• Ms. Omar Gallardo Gallardo (University of Santiago in Chile)
• Ms. Susana Guzmán Rodríguez (Central University of Ecuador)
• Ms. Icela Márquez Rojas (Technological University of Panama)
The program director is Dr. Eduardo García Villena (International Ibero-american University (UNINI)).

Careers:

Potential career paths include: industrial purifier operator, small business purifier maintenance, municipal technician/advisor in industrial water management, and teaching.

Other:

The program notes that water is related to 60% of current environmental issues, highlighting its importance to life and sustainable development. Increasing populations and living standards, along with urban sprawl, have worsened water supply problems, creating conflicts between agriculture, urban water supply, and industry. FUNIBER offers scholarships.