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Course Description
The assessment in this course is competency-based. Students will achieve either a pass or fail for each assessment. Students need to pass all assessment items to successfully complete the course. These competency items form part of the USQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).
The assessment in this course is competency-based. Students will achieve either a pass or fail for each assessment. Students need to pass all assessment items to successfully complete the course. These competency items form part of the USQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).
Topics
1. Unit processes, flow rates, residence times, equipment capacities and waste generation involved in water treatment 30% 2. Basic water chemistry and titration experiments 10% 3. Surface water treatment simulation experiments using Jar testing 10% 4. Tests for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total organic carbon (… For more content click the Read More button below.
Availability
Toowoomba
Course Contacts
Antoine Trzcinski
Assessments
Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd)
Report
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
describe the operational functions involved in a water/ wastewater treatment plants that represent physical, chemical and biological processes;
2.
conduct series of experiments to ascertain the quality and treatment of surface water/wastewater/salty water;
3.
demonstrate an appreciation of appropriate safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirement;
4.
communicate results and conclusions effectively through a written report;
5.
undertake critical self-review and reflection against course objectives as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements;
6.
work effectively as a member and/or leader of a team, participating in completing tasks, and supporting others in achievement of team goals.