Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon the completion, the student should be able to

  • Describe the most important biological water, wastewater, sludge, waste and gas treatment methods [knowledge]
  • Explain biochemical, microbiological and ecological phenomena in biological treatment processes [knowledge]
  • Form the simple mass balances of biological unit processes [knowledge/skill]
  • Identify the critical factors affecting the efficiency of biological treatment processes and describe their control systems [knowledge/skill]

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.02.2019 - 11.04.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Anna Mikola, Anna Mikola

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Mikola, Anna Mikola

Contact information for the course (valid 24.02.2019-21.12.2112):

Anna Mikola, anna.mikola@aalto.fi

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This course gives an introduction into the biological water, wastewater, sludge, solid waste and waste gas treatment processes. The main focus is on wastewater treatment. The course is useful for students interested in the design and operation of municipal and industrial water, wastewater and waste treatment bioprocesses. Introduction to aerobic, anoxic and anaerobic water and waste treatment processes and their biochemistry, microbiology and ecology (biosorption, metabolic processes, mass and energy balances, biomass composition and yield, optimal process environment, inhibitory effects, acclimatization, adaptation and succession); Types of processes and bioreactors; Process parameters and their optimization; Bioprocess control and bioreactor sizing

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Examination(s), exercises and reporting assessments, peer assessment

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Three mid-term exams 40% of the grade

    Exercises 30%

    Lab project work 30%

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact hours. 20-60 h

    Independent work: 75-115 h

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Learning activity

    Workload calculation (hours)

    Remarks

    Lectures + excu

    35

    10 x 3,5 hours

    Exercises

    10

    Support sessions
    (not obligatory)

    Home assignments

    15

    3 hours per
    homework assignment

    Reading
    materials

    10

    5-10 pages for
    each session (5 sessions)

    Lab project work

    34

    12 hour in the lab,
    4 hours in presentations, 20 h for preparing, reporting and preparing the
    presentation

    Midterm
    exam (3x)

    15

    4h preparation
    for each mid-term exam + 1h writing the exam

    Independent
    reflection

    15

     

    In total

    134

     


DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Study material is announced in the first lecture and in the course home page in MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    CHEM-E0190 Biological Treatment of Water and Waste

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    WAT-E1100 Water and Environmental or CHEM-E6125 Environmental Management in Industry or similar knowledge in environmental engineering as well as the basic knowledge in chemistry are recommended prerequisites.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

FURTHER INFORMATION

Details on the schedule
  • Applies in this implementation:

    Detailed schedule can be found from the course home page

    Note: Mid-term exam 1 on Thursday March 14th at 16:30 - 17:30

    Note: Mid-term exam 2 on Thursday March 21st at 16:30 - 17:30

    Additional lab work during one week (the group can be selected )