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ESM322Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Water And Waste Water Management

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of water and wastewater management, covering essential aspects of environmental science. It explores water quality, contamination processes, and standard treatment procedures. The course also examines wastewater constituents, treatment methods, and the importance of recycling and reuse. Students will learn about global water conditions, management efforts, and the principles of wastewater treatment techniques, equipping them with the knowledge to address water-related environmental challenges.

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90h

Study Time

13

Weeks

7h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Water ManagementWastewater TreatmentWater QualityPollution ControlEnvironmental Science

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Water Quality

2

Wastewater Treatment

3

Pollution Sources

4

Treatment Technologies

5

Global Water Conditions

6

Water Reuse

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

self-assessment exercises

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Scientist

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Water Quality Analyst

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Wastewater Treatment Operator

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Environmental Consultant

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Hydrologist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Water Treatment PlantsEnvironmental Consulting FirmsGovernment Regulatory AgenciesAgricultural SectorIndustrial Manufacturing

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction to Water and Wastewater Management

6h

Unit 1: Freshwater and the Need for its Management

2 study hours

•Define freshwater and its importance.
•Identify causes of freshwater pollution.
•Analyze human activities' impact on water resources.
•Describe properties of a water body.

Unit 2: Definitions and Characteristics of Wastewaters

2 study hours

•Define wastewaters and their sources.
•Categorize wastewaters based on their origins.
•Differentiate between domestic, institutional, and industrial wastewaters.

Unit 3: Classes and Sources of Water Pollutants

2 study hours

•Identify classes of water pollutants.
•Describe sources of water pollutants.
•Distinguish between point and non-point sources of pollution.

Week

2

Module 2: Global Water Condition and Management Efforts

6h

Unit 1: Global Water Quality Conditions

3 study hours

•Describe global water quality conditions.
•Analyze causes of water quality degradation.
•Discuss sedimentation, eutrophication, and thermal pollution.

Unit 2: Recycle and Reuse of Wastewaters

3 study hours

•Explain wastewater recycling and reuse.
•Identify motivational factors for reuse.
•Discuss issues and future trends in water reuse.

Week

3

Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management

3h

Unit 1: Wastewater Treatment and Guideline Standards

3 study hours

•Discuss history of water treatment.
•Evaluate water quality standards and guidelines.
•Identify methods of water treatment.

Week

4

Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management

3h

Unit 2: Potable Water Parameters and Treatment Systems

3 study hours

•Define potable water.
•Differentiate between palatable and potable water.
•Identify characteristics of potable water.

Week

5

Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management

3h

Unit 3: Structure of a Typical Water Treatment Plant

3 study hours

•Describe the water treatment system cycle.
•Sketch and describe a typical water treatment plant.
•Highlight objectives of water treatment.
•Discuss water treatment processes.

Week

6

Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques

3h

Unit 1: Wastewater Treatment Options

3 study hours

•Describe techniques for treating biodegradable wastes.
•Describe techniques for treating non-biodegradable wastes.
•Classify wastewater treatment methods.

Week

7

Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques

4h

Unit 2: Household Wastewater Disposal Techniques

4 study hours

•Discuss different methods of domestic wastewater treatment.
•Identify merits and demerits of each method.
•Describe operations of the techniques.

Week

8

Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques

4h

Unit 3: On-Site Municipal Wastewaters Treatment

4 study hours

•Describe objectives of wastewater treatment at different levels.
•Illustrate techniques of wastewater treatment.
•Sketch wastewater treatment plans.

Week

9

Module 1: Introduction to Water and Wastewater Management

4h

Review of Module 1: Introduction to Water and Wastewater Management

4 study hours

•Review Module 1 topics and key concepts.
•Complete assignments related to water and wastewater management fundamentals.
•Participate in online discussions on pollution sources.

Week

10

Module 2: Global Water Condition and Management Efforts

4h

Review of Module 2: Global Water Condition and Management Efforts

4 study hours

•Review Module 2 topics and key concepts.
•Complete assignments related to global water conditions.
•Participate in online discussions on wastewater reuse.

Week

11

Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management

4h

Review of Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management

4 study hours

•Review Module 3 topics and key concepts.
•Complete assignments related to wastewater treatment principles.
•Participate in online discussions on water treatment plant structures.

Week

12

Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques

4h

Review of Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques

4 study hours

•Review Module 4 topics and key concepts.
•Complete assignments related to wastewater management techniques.
•Participate in online discussions on household wastewater disposal.

Week

13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours

•Comprehensive review of all course materials.
•Practice exam questions and answers.
•Finalize assignments and prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and processes.

2

Practice solving problems related to water quality calculations and treatment design.

3

Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.

4

Develop concept maps linking different treatment methods to specific pollutants.

5

Allocate sufficient time to understand the regulatory framework and guidelines for water and wastewater management.

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