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 assignmentReading
materials10
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
presentationMidterm
exam (3x)15
4h preparation
for each mid-term exam + 1h writing the examIndependent
reflection15
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 )
- Lärare: Mikola Anna
- Lärare: Peltola Aino
- Lärare: Sihvonen Maija