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UQU Programs
Microbiology

Water and Wastewater Microbiology

BIOM3415
3 hours English

Water and Wastewater Microbiology

Water wastewater Microbiology
BIOM2409 Microbial Physiology
3 hours Two requisites
1 General Introduction to Water Microbiology / Water Microbiology concepts, / Water ecosystem (Fresh water and marine) and water pollution-sources, characteristics of water pollution. / The origin and types of water contaminants including live organisms, infectious agents and chemicals of agricultural and industrial origins. / Health hazards water pollution. / Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment of Waterborne Disease
2 Water quality and pollution of natural water sources: / - Types and effects on natural flora: / - Quality of surface waters / - Water quality in flowing waters / - Groundwater quality / - Microbiological quality of drinking water / - Chemical quality of drinking water
3 Normal flora in aquatic environments / - Cyanobacteria / - Green algae / - Diatoms / - Other types of algae / - Bacteria / - Viruses / - Zooplankton (microscopic invertebrates) / -Aquatic Macrophytes (Floating weeds, Submergent weeds, Emergent weeds)
4 Public health issues and water-borne diseases / - Microbiological drinking-water quality and human health / -Water-related disease incidence worldwide. / - Morbidity and mortality rates of some important water-related diseases such: Amebiasis, Campylobacteriosis, Cholera, Cryptosporidiosis, Giardiasis, Hepatitis, Shigellosis, Typhoid fever, Viral gastroenteritis, Cyanobacterial Toxins.) / -Bacterial Pathogens Capable of Causing Waterborne Disease: Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholera, Enterovirulent E. coli, Yersinia enterocolitica, Campylobacter jejuni, Legionella pneumophila, Helicobacter pylori.) / - Opportunistic and other water-associated pathogens (Examples of opportunistic pathogens of this type include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, certain species of Flavobacterium, Acinetobacter, Klebsiella, Serratia, Aeromonas and some 'slow growing’ mycobacteria)
5 Detailed study of Bacterial Faecal Indicators: / Biological indicators of water pollution Chemical, Microbiological (detailed study of bacterial faecal indicators). / Features and condition of organisms selected as indicators. / Biotechnological indicators / Why Coliforms are Chosen as Indicators ((Escherichia coli, Faecal streptococci, Sulfite reducing Clostridium)
6 Drinking water purifications Treatment / Conventional and new technological developments to eliminate water pollutants: / -Surface-water intakes / - Mixing and flocculation Sedimentation / - Flocculator-clarifiers / - Filtration / - Turbidity removal / - Taste and odor control / - Synthetic organic chemical removal / - Iron and manganese removal Precipitation Softening / - Fluoridation / - Chlorination / - Chlorination by-products / - Ozone / - Disinfection / - Ion exchange softening and nitrate removal / - Removal of dissolved salts / - Sources of wastes in water treatment / - Dewatering and disposal of wastes from water treatment plants
7 Public health issues related to distribution networks and biofilms / - Biofilms in Drinking Water Distribution / - Microorganisms forming biofilms (Microbes in or associated with biofilms that may present a public health risk in the / distribution system). / - Factors related to biofilms formation / -Corrosion control and Pipe Materials / -Risks and hazardous resulting in biofilms / -Health Risks from microbial Growth / -Methods used for controlling and removing biofilms and possible indicators of the presence of a biofilm problem
8 Microbiological treatment of wastewater / -Domestic wastewater / -Industrial wastewater / -Infiltration and inflow Considerations in plant design -Preliminary treatment / -Pumping stations / -Clarification / -Biological filtration / -Rotating biological contactors Biological aeration / -Stabilization ponds / -Effluent disinfection / -Individual household disposal systems / -Characteristics and quantities of wastewater / -Selection and arrangement of wastewater processes / -Gravity wastewater thickening / -Thickening of waste activated wastewater / -Anaerobic and Aerobic digestion / Agricultural land application
9 Problems in wastewater treatment processes / Activated sludge bulking and foaming / Odor generation / Heavy metals in wastewater treatment process
1.1 Mapped to: K2, K3

describe the link between water and human health

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.2 Mapped to: K2, K3

Describe microbiological fecal indicators for drinking water assessment

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.3 Mapped to: K2, K3

List problems associated with drinking water distribution network

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.4 Mapped to: K1, K2, K3

List all microbiological treatments for wastewater and sewage

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Interpret the risks of waterborne infections

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Evaluate microbiological methods for assessment of drinking water quality

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Link between raw sewage contamination of drinking water and human health

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

To demonstrate independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V1, V2

To cooperate in providing scientific and technical services in microbiology

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.3 Mapped to: V3

To demonstrate responsibility and accountability

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
25%
Exam Midterm
25%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%