ESCI 1160 Syllabus

Subject Code

ESCI

Course Number

1160

Course Title

Introduction to Wastewater Treatment

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(3-2-4)

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to wastewater treatment and systems design for wastewater treatment facilities in industrial and municipal settings. The course content includes an exploration of the types of physical, chemical, and biological treatment. Biological and chemical principles that relate to wastewater treatment are also examined. Regulations, licensing, and the certification process are also examined in this course.

Course Outcomes

Basic Chemical and Biological Principles of Wastewater Treatment


Order


Description

1

Understand the basic chemical principles involved in waste treatment plants.

2

Understand the basic biologic principles of wastewater treatment.

Preliminary, Physical, Chemical, and Biological Treatment


Order


Description

1

Understand the preliminary treatment of industrial waste: flow equalization, screening, pH adjustment.

2

Understand the physical treatment of wastes: air stripping, carbon absorption.

3

Understand the aspects of chemical treatment of wastewater.

4

Understand the aspects of biological treatment of wastewater.

Testing and Monitoring of Treatment Plants, Sewage, and Industrial Wastes


Order


Description

1

Understand and be familiar with testing and monitoring procedures of treatment plants, sewage and industrial wastes. Understand the importance of testing and monitoring.

Schematics and Flow


Order


Description

1

Understand basic schematics of water treatment facilities and flow.

Collection and Sampling


Order


Description

1

Understand the proper procedures and handling samples for testing in treatment facilities.