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

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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.

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