Water and Sanitation (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student:

- is familiar with the concept of water and wastewater management, knows the main sources of water and uses of water
- knows the water quality indicators and their significance from environmental health point of view
- knows some very basic unit operations used in water and wastewater treatment: coagulation/flocculation, disinfection, activated sludge
- can perform related laboratory measurements and testing
- knows the main steps of drinking water production and sewage treatment
- knows the alternative wastewater management options

Content (course unit)

Water resources, physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water and wastewater, water quality, public health and sanitation, standards and setting standards, centralized and decentralized water and wastewater management, ecological sanitation. Laboratory exercises on coagulation/flocculation and activated sludge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Has a basic familiarity with water and wastewater management concepts, including main water sources and uses. Understands elementary water quality indicators and their environmental health significance. Recognizes basic unit operations in water and wastewater treatment like coagulation/flocculation and disinfection. Can perform simple laboratory measurements and tests related to water quality. Has a rudimentary understanding of the steps in drinking water production and sewage treatment.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Demonstrates good knowledge of water and wastewater management, including detailed understanding of water sources and uses. Effectively identifies and explains water quality indicators and their importance in environmental health. Knows and can describe unit operations in water and wastewater treatment, including activated sludge processes. Capably performs and interprets laboratory measurements and testing. Understands the complete process of drinking water production and sewage treatment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits comprehensive understanding of water and wastewater management, including in-depth knowledge of water sources, uses, and alternative wastewater management options. Expertly identifies and evaluates water quality indicators, understanding their critical role in environmental health. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and understanding of unit operations in water and wastewater treatment, including practical skills in laboratory measurements and testing. Has a thorough understanding of the entire process of drinking water production, sewage treatment, and is familiar with ecological sanitation principles.

Assessment scale

0-5