{"id":null,"code":"488110S","name":{"valueFi":"Water and Wastewater Treatment","valueEn":"Water and Wastewater Treatment","valueSv":""},"credits":5.0,"minCredits":5,"maxCredits":5,"tags":[],"createdAt":1790533351623,"contentList":[{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Learning outcomes","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to understand the theory and practicalities behind the most used purification processes in water and wastewater treatment. The student will also be capable of performing basic dimensioning calculations. Therefore, they will be able to dimension structures/units of water and wastewater treatment plants and comprehend the basic requirements of different purification processes. Course content and teaching methods support the development of generic skills crucial for working life, such as (i) critical and systematic thinking for the assessment of water and wastewater treatment systems and processes suitable for communities of different sizes located in different climates, (ii) sustainability awareness and the whole of the water sector in reaching Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 11(Sustainable Cities and Communities). Furthermore, students engage in (iii) multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary work and communication through group activities where they are guided to identify the multidisciplinary principles and processes used in water/wastewater treatment and utilise the diverse backgrounds of group members for solving engineering and communication problems.","valueEn":"Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to understand the theory and practicalities behind the most used purification processes in water and wastewater treatment. The student will also be capable of performing basic dimensioning calculations. Therefore, they will be able to dimension structures/units of water and wastewater treatment plants and comprehend the basic requirements of different purification processes. Course content and teaching methods support the development of generic skills crucial for working life, such as (i) critical and systematic thinking for the assessment of water and wastewater treatment systems and processes suitable for communities of different sizes located in different climates, (ii) sustainability awareness and the whole of the water sector in reaching Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 11(Sustainable Cities and Communities). Furthermore, students engage in (iii) multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary work and communication through group activities where they are guided to identify the multidisciplinary principles and processes used in water/wastewater treatment and utilise the diverse backgrounds of group members for solving engineering and communication problems.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Sisältö","valueEn":"Content","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Water quality characteristics of source water; basic principles of purification processes (coagulation/flocculation, sedimentation, biological treatment, filtration, disinfection, etc.); process units in water and wastewater treatment; selection of process units; dimensioning of treatment structures and unit processes","valueEn":"Water quality characteristics of source water; basic principles of purification processes (coagulation/flocculation, sedimentation, biological treatment, filtration, disinfection, etc.); process units in water and wastewater treatment; selection of process units; dimensioning of treatment structures and unit processes","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Suoritustavat","valueEn":"Study Methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The course can be completed in two different study modes: A) Active mode: midterm exam based on reading material + completion of 2 group exercises + final exam based on lectures and exercises; B) Passive mode (book exam): 100% self-study mode where the student is provided with 2-3 reference books and attends an exam based on the provided material. (Passive mode can be completed under special circumstances)\r\nRead more about assessment criteria at the University of Oulu webpage.","valueEn":"The course can be completed in two different study modes: A) Active mode: midterm exam based on reading material + completion of 2 group exercises + final exam based on lectures and exercises; B) Passive mode (book exam): 100% self-study mode where the student is provided with 2-3 reference books and attends an exam based on the provided material. (Passive mode can be completed under special circumstances)\r\nRead more about assessment criteria at the University of Oulu webpage.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Toteutustavat","valueEn":"Teaching Methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Mix of face-to-face teaching, guided self-study work and field visits (when viable).\r\nLectures (30 h), field visits (5 h), exercises and other assignments (60 h) and self-study (40 h).","valueEn":"Mix of face-to-face teaching, guided self-study work and field visits (when viable).\r\nLectures (30 h), field visits (5 h), exercises and other assignments (60 h) and self-study (38 h).","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppimateriaalit","valueEn":"Learning material","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"<p>Lecture hand-outs, Shestakova, M., and Hansen, B., (editors), 2020. About water treatment. Helsingborg: Kemira Oyj; Optional: RIL 124-2, Vesihuolto II; Metcalf &amp; Eddy, Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse; AWWA, Water quality treatment; AWWA, Water treatment plant design.</p>","valueEn":"<p>Lecture hand-outs, Shestakova, M., and Hansen, B., (editors), 2020. About water treatment. Helsingborg: Kemira Oyj; Optional: RIL 124-2, Vesihuolto II; Metcalf &amp; Eddy, Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse; AWWA, Water quality treatment; AWWA, Water treatment plant design.</p>","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätiedot","valueEn":"Further information","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Opetuskieli\r\nEnglish\r\n\r\nAjoitus\r\nThe course unit is held in the autumn semester, during period 1\r\n\r\nKohderyhmä\r\nStudents in the master's program of environmental engineering and in the master's program of civil engineering\r\n \r\n\r\nVastuuhenkilö\r\nSenior Research Fellow/Docent Elisangela Heiderscheidt","valueEn":"Language of instruction\r\nEnglish\r\n\r\nTiming\r\nThe course unit is held in the autumn semester, during period 1\r\n\r\nTarget group\r\nStudents in the master's program of environmental engineering and in the master's program of civil engineering\r\n \r\n\r\nPerson responsible\r\nSenior Research Fellow/Docent Elisangela Heiderscheidt","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kurssikirjallisuus","valueEn":"Literature","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Esitietovaatimukset","valueEn":"Qualifications","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The required prerequisite is the completion of the following course or to have corresponding knowledge prior to enrolling for the course unit: 477013P Introduction to Process and Environmental Engineering (previously 477011P and 488010P).","valueEn":"The required prerequisite is the completion of the following course or to have corresponding knowledge prior to enrolling for the course unit: 477013P Introduction to Process and Environmental Engineering (previously 477011P and 488010P).","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointiasteikko","valueEn":"Assessment scale","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"1-5/HYL","valueEn":"1-5/FAIL","valueSv":"1-5/FAIL"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit","valueEn":"Assessment criteria","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The course unit utilizes a numerical grading scale 1-5. In the numerical scale zero stands for a fail.","valueEn":"The course unit utilizes a numerical grading scale 1-5. In the numerical scale zero stands for a fail.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 2","valueEn":"Evaluation criteria 2","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 3","valueEn":"Evaluation criteria 3","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 4","valueEn":"Evaluation criteria 4","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Pääasiallinen opetuskieli","valueEn":"Primary Teaching Language","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"englanti","valueEn":"English","valueSv":"engelska"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Taso","valueEn":"Level","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Syventävät opinnot","valueEn":"Advanced Studies","valueSv":"Syventävät opinnot"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppiaine","valueEn":"Subject","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Prosessi- ja ympäristötekniikka","valueEn":"Process and Environmental Engineering","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Vastuuhenkilöt","valueEn":"Person in charge","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Elisangela Heiderscheidt","valueEn":"Elisangela Heiderscheidt","valueSv":"Elisangela Heiderscheidt"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Luokittelu","valueEn":"Classification","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Linkit","valueEn":"Links","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}}]}