Water Quality Management And Pollution Control

1. Define and explain the contents and chemistry of water.
2. Discuss the biological and ecological characteristics of polluted water.
3. Explain the effects of pollutants on aquatic organisms.
4. Explain the clean-up and control of specific pollutants.
5. Explain the framework for water pollution control.

13 weeks, about 120 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Physical Composition of Water Bodies

   • Unit 1: Physical Composition of Water Bodies · 8 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the structure of water molecules and their electrochemical properties.. Study the three states of water and how molecules rearrange during state changes.. Review the unique properties of water, including its high specific heat capacity and neutrality..

2. Week 2Module 1: Physical Composition of Water Bodies

   • Unit 2: Water Chemistry · 8 hours

     Study Unit 2: Learn about the chemical composition of natural water, including ions and mineral elements.. Understand the role of phosphorus, hydrogen ions, and dissolved gases in water chemistry.. Examine the significance of electrical conductivity, pH, salinity, and temperature in water quality..

3. Week 3Module 2: Nutrient Cycles

   • Unit 1: Nutrient Cycles · 8 hours

     Study Unit 1: Understand the processes of the nitrogen cycle, including nitrogen fixation and assimilation.. Learn about ammonification, nitrification, and denitrification.. Discuss the importance of the nitrogen cycle and human influences on it..

4. Week 4Module 2: Nutrient Cycles

   • Unit 2: Impacts of Human Activities on Nutrient Cycles · 8 hours

     Study Unit 2: Examine human impacts on nutrient cycles, including shifts in land use and increased fertilization.. Learn about nutrient input and output processes.. Discuss the consequences of changes to nutrient cycles, such as eutrophication..

5. Week 5Module 2: Nutrient Cycles

   • Unit 3: Biological Characteristics of Water · 8 hours

     Study Unit 3: Learn about the biological characteristics of natural water, including bacteria, protozoa, and viruses.. Understand the role of algae in water ecosystems.. Review the characteristics of different microorganisms found in water..

6. Week 6Module 3: Sampling Methods

   • Unit 1: Sampling Methods · 8 hours

     Study Unit 1: Learn about site selection processes for water sampling.. Understand different sampling methods, including manual, integrated, and automatic sampling.. Examine physical habitat and biological assessments..

7. Week 7Module 3: Sampling Methods

   • Unit 2: Sampling for Specific Water Quality Parameters · 8 hours

     Study Unit 2: Learn about sampling and measuring specific water quality parameters, including electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen.. Understand the measurement of pH, salinity, temperature, and turbidity.. Examine sampling procedures for total and volatile suspended solids, nitrogen, and phosphorus..

8. Week 8Module 3: Sampling Methods

   • Unit 3: Management of Selected Marine, Brackish and Fresh Waters · 8 hours

     Study Unit 3: Learn about the management of selected marine, brackish, and fresh waters.. Understand the sources and management of groundwater pollution.. Examine wetland management and estuary/coastal pollution..

9. Week 9Module 4: Framework for Water Pollution Control

   • Unit 1: Framework for Water Pollution Control · 8 hours

     Study Unit 1: Learn about the principles and recommendations for sound water resources management.. Understand the initial analysis and identification of water quality problems.. Examine the categorization and prioritization of water quality problems..

10. Week 10Module 4: Framework for Water Pollution Control

    • Unit 2: Water Quality Standards · 8 hours

      Study Unit 2: Learn about fixed emission and environmental quality standard approaches.. Understand economic instruments and factors affecting their implementation.. Examine the differences between regulatory and economic instruments..

11. Week 11Module 4: Framework for Water Pollution Control

    • Unit 3: Water Quality Monitoring · 8 hours

      Study Unit 3: Learn about water quality monitoring and its definition.. Understand the design of an operational and adequate monitoring system.. Examine the elements to consider in implementing and functioning a monitoring system..

    • Unit 4: Clean Up and Control of Specific Pollutants · 8 hours

      Study Unit 4: Learn about cleaning up metal pollution.. Understand the processes of bioremediation and phytoremediation.. Examine methods for reducing pesticides through integrated pest management (IPM)..

12. Week 12Module 5: Chemical, Mechanical and Biological Methods of Improving Water Quality

    • Unit 1: Chemical, Mechanical and Biological Methods of Improving Water Quality · 8 hours

      Study Unit 1: Learn about chemical, mechanical, and biological methods of improving water quality.. Understand wastewater treatment and methods of improving drinking water quality.. Examine reusing wastewater, constructing wetlands, and reducing nonpoint sources of pollution..

13. Week 13Module 5: Chemical, Mechanical and Biological Methods of Improving Water Quality

    • Unit 2: Biological and Ecological Characteristics of Polluted Waters · 8 hours

      Study Unit 2: Learn about the biological and ecological characteristics of polluted waters.. Understand eutrophication, acidification, and salinization.. Examine the effects of trace metals, mercury, pesticides, and oil spills on water quality..

    • Unit 3: Effects of Pollutants on Fish, Plankton, Benthic Macro Invertebrates, Algae and Water Quality · 8 hours

      Study Unit 3: Learn about the effects of pollutants on fish, plankton, benthic macro invertebrates, algae, and water quality.. Understand the impact of pollutants on aquatic organisms and ecosystems.. Review the overall effects of pollution on water quality..