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<p>The primary goals of this unit are to cultivate knowledge & skills for water and wastewater treatment systems. The unit commences by elucidating the importance of water and wastewater treatment in conjunction with hydrology and hydraulics. It will then delve into water quality parameters to establish the necessity for treatment of both water and wastewater and effects of limited or inadequate treatment. Following this, the unit provides details of treatment processes, encompassing physical, chemical, and biological aspects, along with principles and methodologies for designing unit processes. The unit will conclude by addressing principles of waste management.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Need and role of water and wastewater treatment in water resources management<br>
2. Different water quality parameters used to monitor quality<br>
3. Various water and wastewater systems in an urban environment<br>
4. Functions and modes of operation of urban water and wastewater systems and processes<br>
5. Examination of the water supply system, stormwater management system, sewerage system and the interface between these systems</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The primary goals of this unit are to cultivate knowledge & skills for water and wastewater treatment systems. The unit commences by elucidating the importance of water and wastewater treatment in conjunction with hydrology and hydraulics. It will then delve into water quality parameters to establish the necessity for treatment of both water and wastewater and effects of limited or inadequate treatment. Following this, the unit provides details of treatment processes, encompassing physical, chemical, and biological aspects, along with principles and methodologies for designing unit processes. The unit will conclude by addressing principles of waste management.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Need and role of water and wastewater treatment in water resources management<br> 2. Different water quality parameters used to monitor quality<br> 3. Various water and wastewater systems in an urban environment<br> 4. Functions and modes of operation of urban water and wastewater systems and processes<br> 5. Examination of the water supply system, stormwater management system, sewerage system and the interface between these systems</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2103">030999 - Civil Engineering, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG1002" target="_blank">ENGRG1002</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENGIN3206"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe differences between different types of water and wastewaters.</p>
K2
<p>Describe the processes involved in the water and wastewater treatment.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse problems and design in water and wastewater treatment and design the major components of treatment systems.</p>
S2
<p>Laboratory experiments to calculate optimum chemical dosage in jar test experiments and to evaluate filter`s hydraulic and treatment performances.</p>
S3
<p>Design unit processes for water and wastewater treatment.</p>
A1
<p>Calculate the water demand of communities; variation in demand and prediction of future requirements.</p>
A2
<p>Applying concepts and understanding of water and wastewater treatment to water resources management.</p>
A3
<p>Estimating wastewater outputs and characteristics of communities and other organisations.</p>
A4
<p>Design water supply treatment facilities and wastewater treatment facilities.</p>
A5
<p>Apply concepts of sustainability and water conservation in the creation of water and wastewater treatment and management facilities.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Field and/or plant visits to understand water treatment in industry.</p>
<p>Assessment and/or presentation</p>
<p>10% - 30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S3, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
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<p>A combination of problem based assignments and laboratory experiments.</p>
<p>Reports</p>
<p>10% - 30%</p>
K2, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
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<p>Test(s) on any or all material covered in the unit.</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>40% - 60%</p>
K1, K2, S3, A2, A3, A4, A5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2103">030999 - Civil Engineering, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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