Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
- In this unit, students will learn about the fundamentals of water and wastewater treatment and engineering, including the associated guidelines and legislation around potable water, recycled water, and environmental discharge. Physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes for water and wastewater will be introduced, along with the practical issues associated with the implementation and management of their related infrastructure in contributing to integrated water management. The management of treatment by-products, such as biosolids, will also be discussed in the context of regulatory guidelines and reuse opportunities. All unit content will be linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and will include a strong involvement from practitioners from the Australian water industry.
NOTE This unit is a core unit for students in the Environmental Engineering major in the BE(Hons). Students undertaking the Chemical Engineering major in the BE(Hons), or the Chemical Engineering specialisation, Civil Engineering specialisation, Environmental Engineering specialisation, or Mechanical Engineering specialisation in the MPE may take the unit as an option by adding themselves to the waitlist at https://ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/3599. However, enrolment is subject to a quota, and places will be administered through a competitive selection process. - Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) evaluate processes used in the treatment of water, including physical, chemical, biological and physicochemical technologies; (2) evaluate processes used in the treatment of wastewater, including biological and chemical processes, with a focus on conventional, energy-intensive processes and natural treatment technologies; (3) evaluate current legislation pertaining to water treatment, treated wastewater discharge, and biosolids, and recommend and propose improvements; and (4) assess how various water and wastewater treatment options contribute to sustainable water
management, including explaining and understanding the implications of treatment efficiency in local, regional and global contexts.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments; (2) collaborative learning; and (3) group project. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Liah Coggins
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inMJD-EENVE Environmental Engineering and a WAM of at least 50and Successful completion of )
Approved quota: 80—students in the MJD-EENVE Environmental Engineering major will be admitted first, process to allocate remainder of places by special approval. A selection process with criteria may be used. - Contact hours
- workshops
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.