wem3wm water management
WATER MANAGEMENT
WEM3WM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit provides an introduction to the engineering processes involved in the production of potable water and the treatement of wastewaters. Topics covered include: the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of raw water supplies (surface water and groundwater) and wastewaters, unit processes in water & wastewater treatment plants, design and modelling of wastewater treatment systems, constructed wetlands, remote wastewater systems, and wastewater disposal /reuse.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEwen Silvester
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites WEM2FRE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects WEM3WMA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of raw waters and wastewaters
- Activities:
- Report, exam & field trips
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Be able to design discrete unit processes in engineered water & wastewater treatment systems
- Activities:
- Report, exam & field trips
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Have a good knowledge of the options and limitations for the reuse of treated wastewaters
- Activities:
- Both reports, exam & field trips
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEwen Silvester
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 3.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"8 Field trips per semester"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two (2) 1500-equivalent reports | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One (1) 2-hour exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |