Course syllabus - Wastewater Treatment and Management

Objectives

The objective of the course is to give in-depth knowledge about urban water cycle and different processes there within, wastewater treatment and management methods.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student shall:
1. Describe the urban water cycle and distinguish between the different processes there within  
2. Understand current and emergent wastewater treatment technologies 
3. Discuss and analyse the need for and transition of traditional wastewater treatment plants to energy and resource management plants 
4. Discuss emerging contaminants of concern and the potential effects on human health and the environment 5. Assess the role of wastewater treatment in sustainable development
5. Assess the role of wastewater treatment in sustainable development

Course content

The course will mainly address the following: The urban water cycle; Sources of pollution; Wastewater characteristics; Physical, chemical and biological treatment of wastewater; Potentials for reuse of wastewater; Emerging technologies for wastewater treatment

Tuition

Web-based teaching and assignments

Specific requirements

120 credits including 90 credits in engineering and/or natural science, of which 15 credits on advanced level, and 7.5 credits mathematics. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course B/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.

Examination

Home examination (HEM1), 2.5 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
Assignment (INL1) 2.5 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 2, 3, 4 and 5)
Project (PRO1) 2.5 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 2, 3, 4 and 5)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

AF-skala