Subject description
The subject is designed to introduce environmental engineering concepts at a fundamental level that leads to sustainable development. Topics include integrated water cycle management, concepts of ecological engineering and impacts of climate change. The environmental problems and solutions relating to natural resources, ecological systems, water pollution, water quality processes in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
ENVE220 - Water Quality and Ecological Engineering
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture & 2 hr workshop per week and 2 hr practical weeks 3,4,5,7 & 10
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Identify major world's water problems and possible solutions for sustainable development.
2.
Understand water quality issues relating to water resources and wastewater for sustainable development.
3.
List a framework for water quality management.
4.
Solve problems relating to natural purification processes.
5.
Design unit processes in water and wastewater treatment for recycling and reuse.
6.
Conduct simple experiments and assess water quality of a given water sample.
Assessment details
Mid-session exam
Research Report/oral/workshop
Laboratory
End-of-session exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
Contact details
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