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    • WASTE WATER ENGINEERING Book

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diploma in water engineering

Table of Contents

1. Course Overview
2. Learning Objectives
3. Course Content
   - Week 1: Introduction to Water Engineering
   - Week 2: Water Resources
   - Week 3: Water Supply Systems
   - Week 4: Wastewater Treatment
   - Week 5: Water Quality Management
   - Week 6: Hydrology and Hydraulics
   - Week 7: Environmental Impact Assessment
   - Week 8: Sustainable Water Management
4. Assessment Methods
5. Learning Resources
6. Course Policies
7. Contact Information

1. Course Overview

Welcome to "Introduction to Water Engineering." This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of water engineering principles and practices. It covers the sources, distribution, treatment, and management of water in various contexts, emphasizing sustainable practices and environmental considerations.

2. Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

- Understand the basics of water resources and their importance.
- Describe the components and functioning of water supply and wastewater treatment systems.
- Analyze water quality parameters and management strategies.
- Apply principles of hydrology and hydraulics in water engineering projects.
- Assess the environmental impacts of water engineering projects.
- Develop sustainable water management plans.

3. Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Water Engineering
- Definition and scope of water engineering
- Historical development and significance
- Overview of water cycle and hydrological processes

Week 2: Water Resources
- Types of water resources: surface water and groundwater
- Water resource assessment and mapping
- Challenges in water resource management

Week 3: Water Supply Systems
- Components of water supply systems
- Design and operation of water distribution networks
- Drinking water standards and regulations

Week 4: Wastewater Treatment
- Overview of wastewater sources and characteristics
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes
- Sludge management and disposal

Week 5: Water Quality Management
- Water quality parameters and monitoring techniques
- Pollution sources and control measures
- Water treatment technologies

Week 6: Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Basic principles of hydrology
- Hydraulic structures and flow measurement
- Flood risk assessment and management

Week 7: Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental legislation and regulations
- EIA process for water projects
- Case studies of EIA in water engineering

Week 8: Sustainable Water Management
- Principles of sustainable water management
- Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
- Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies

4. Assessment Methods

- Assignments: Weekly assignments to reinforce key concepts (20%)
- Quizzes:Periodic quizzes to assess understanding (20%)
- Midterm Exam:A comprehensive exam covering the first half of the course (20%)
- Project:A group project on a relevant water engineering topic (20%)
- Final Exam:A comprehensive exam covering the entire course (20%)

5. Learning Resources

- Textbooks
  - "Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues" by Karrie Lynn Pennington and Thomas V. Cech
  - "Water Resources Engineering" by Larry W. Mays
- Online Resources:
  - [List of relevant websites, databases, and online journals]
- Software:
  - [Any specific software tools or applications needed for the course]

6. Course Policies

- Attendance: Regular attendance is expected. Missing more than two classes without valid reason may affect your grade.
- Participation: Active participation in discussions and group activities is encouraged.
- Deadlines: Assignments and projects must be submitted by the specified deadlines. Late submissions may incur penalties.
- Academic Integrity:Plagiarism and cheating are strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.