Water And Waste Water Management
- Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 111 pages
- 11 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 90 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Self assessment exercises
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ESM322, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ESM322 · UNIT 1 FRESHWATER AND THE NEED FOR ITS MANAGEMENT
Water bodies, both freshwater and saline water can be generally characterised with a number of attributes. In this section are a number of some of these attributes and brief descriptions of them.
What you should be able to do
- Explain water quality and contamination processes.
- Identify standard water treatment procedures.
- Describe wastewater constituents and treatment methods.
- Compare treatment approaches and their adoption factors.
- Explain recycle and reuse of wastewater.
- Account for motivating factors in wastewater management.
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Scientist
- Water Quality Analyst
- Wastewater Treatment Operator
- Environmental Consultant
- Hydrologist
- Water Treatment Plants
- Environmental Consulting Firms
- Government Regulatory Agencies
- Agricultural Sector
- Industrial Manufacturing
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management
Unit 2: Potable Water Parameters and Treatment Systems
Understanding the chemical processes and parameters involved in ensuring water potability requires a strong foundation in chemistry and microbiology.
- Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques
Unit 1: Wastewater Treatment Options
Evaluating the effectiveness and limitations of different wastewater treatment technologies requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and environmental regulations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 54 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Water and Wastewater Management
Unit 1: Freshwater and the Need for its Management · 2 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 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 hours
Identify classes of water pollutants.. Describe sources of water pollutants.. Distinguish between point and non-point sources of pollution..
- Week 2Module 2: Global Water Condition and Management Efforts
Unit 1: Global Water Quality Conditions · 3 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 hours
Explain wastewater recycling and reuse.. Identify motivational factors for reuse.. Discuss issues and future trends in water reuse..
- Week 3Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management
Unit 1: Wastewater Treatment and Guideline Standards · 3 hours
Discuss history of water treatment.. Evaluate water quality standards and guidelines.. Identify methods of water treatment..
- Week 4Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management
Unit 2: Potable Water Parameters and Treatment Systems · 3 hours
Define potable water.. Differentiate between palatable and potable water.. Identify characteristics of potable water..
- Week 5Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management
Unit 3: Structure of a Typical Water Treatment Plant · 3 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 6Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques
Unit 1: Wastewater Treatment Options · 3 hours
Describe techniques for treating biodegradable wastes.. Describe techniques for treating non-biodegradable wastes.. Classify wastewater treatment methods..
- Week 7Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques
Unit 2: Household Wastewater Disposal Techniques · 4 hours
Discuss different methods of domestic wastewater treatment.. Identify merits and demerits of each method.. Describe operations of the techniques..
- Week 8Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques
Unit 3: On-Site Municipal Wastewaters Treatment · 4 hours
Describe objectives of wastewater treatment at different levels.. Illustrate techniques of wastewater treatment.. Sketch wastewater treatment plans..
- Week 9Module 1: Introduction to Water and Wastewater Management
Review of Module 1: Introduction to Water and Wastewater Management · 4 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 10Module 2: Global Water Condition and Management Efforts
Review of Module 2: Global Water Condition and Management Efforts · 4 hours
Review Module 2 topics and key concepts.. Complete assignments related to global water conditions.. Participate in online discussions on wastewater reuse..
- Week 11Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management
Review of Module 3: Principles of Wastewater Treatment and Management · 4 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 12Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques
Review of Module 4: Principles of Wastewater Management Techniques · 4 hours
Review Module 4 topics and key concepts.. Complete assignments related to wastewater management techniques.. Participate in online discussions on household wastewater disposal..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 6 hours
Comprehensive review of all course materials.. Practice exam questions and answers.. Finalize assignments and prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and processes.
- Practice solving problems related to water quality calculations and treatment design.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop concept maps linking different treatment methods to specific pollutants.
- Allocate sufficient time to understand the regulatory framework and guidelines for water and wastewater management.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ESM322 about?
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.
How many units does ESM322 have?
ESM322, Water And Waste Water Management, has 11 units across 4 modules, over 111 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ESM322?
ESM322 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Sciences.
Is ESM322 hard?
ESM322 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ESM322 take to study?
About 90 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is ESM322 assessed?
ESM322 is assessed by self assessment exercises, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ESM322?
Environmental Scientist, Water Quality Analyst, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Environmental Consultant and Hydrologist.