Integrating Modern Information Technology into Environmental Engineering Design Education

Environmental engineering design is a key course for students in environmental engineering, as it aims to develop their skills in analyzing, evaluating, and solving environmental problems. However, with the rapid development of modern information technology (IT), this course needs to adapt to the changing times and leverage the benefits of modern IT. In this article, the applications, role, and influence of modern IT in environmental engineering design are discussed, the relevant practical cases demonstrating the use of modern IT applications are presented, and some suggestions to improve and enhance the course by using modern IT are proposed. Modern IT can not only improve the teaching outcomes and quality of environmental engineering design but also stimulate students’ creativity and practical abilities, as well as foster innovation and optimization in the teaching methods and content of environmental engineering design. This article has the potential to advance the field of environmental engineering education.