Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27
This course will deal with various aspects related to water pollution, sources of water pollution and their impact on aqueous environment and public health, water quality and supply and treatment, wastewater treatment, sustainable land management of groundwater and solid waste, air pollution and control.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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The first part of the course is concerned with water pollution and main aspects of public health engineering. The following topics are covered: water quality characteristics, water supply and treatment, sources of water pollution and modelling of their impacts on aqueous environment, wastewater treatment.
In the second part of the course, sustainable land management is introduced, including management of: groundwater and solid waste.
The third part of the course provides an introduction to air pollution and control. It includes sources and effects of micro and macro air pollution and air pollution control techniques.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%); continuous assessment (class test) (10%).
Class test will be conducted in the middle of session.
The course includes a class test. The written feedback on class test will be provided via MyAberdeen.
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