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UQU Programs
Environmental Health

Wastewater treatment and management

EH3012
3 hours English

Wastewater treatment and management

6 Wastewater treatment and management
EH3009 Environmental toxicology
3 hours Two requisites
1 Introduction to the course
2 Composition of domestic and industrial wastewater
3 Wastewater health hazard
4 Primary wastewater treatment
5 Coagulation and sedimentation
6 Biological treatment
7 Nutrient removal
8 Disinfection and Sludge treatment
9 Advance wastewater treatment
10 Wastewater recycling and reuse
11 Wastewater effluent regulations and standards
12 Course review
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Identify different methods for quantification, removal, treatment, and disposal of organic material, nutrients and sludge of wastewater

Teaching Strategy -Interactive lecturing – Class Discussions
Assessment Methods Quiz, Mid-term and final exams
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Describe the health risk associated with exposure to the wastewater

Teaching Strategy -Interactive lecturing -Class discussions
Assessment Methods Quiz, Mid-term and final exams
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S4

Determine the BOD5 nitrogen load of given water sample

Teaching Strategy -Interactive lecturing -Class discussions
Assessment Methods Quiz Mid-term and final exams Homework assignment
2.2 Mapped to: S4

Calculate the BOD based on their concentration

Teaching Strategy -Interactive lecturing -Class discussions
Assessment Methods Quiz Mid-term and final exams Homework assignment Field visit report
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S3

Demonstrate the ability to recommend the type of wastewater treatment technology based on the wastewater composition

Teaching Strategy -Interactive lecturing -Class discussions
Assessment Methods Quiz Mid-term and final exams Homework assignment Field visit report
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Work independently and as part of a team for identifying and solving environmental problems related to wastewater treatment and management.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion Case studies
Assessment Methods Oral presentation -Homework assignment
3.2 Mapped to: V1,V2

Develop responsibility and respect the rights of others to access for adequate sanitation

Teaching Strategy Group discussion Case studies
Assessment Methods Oral presentation -Homework assignment
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
5%
Midterm
20%
Presentation
10%
Assignment
5%
Practical Exam
20%
Final exam
40%
Total
100%