Water Chemistry

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge of chemistry (and microbiology) and apply this to understanding key measurement parameters, chemical processes and substances (natural and anthropogenic) relevant to potable water and/or wastewater treatment.

Course content

• Fundamental chemistry and microbiology (fundamental chemistry)
• Water quality parameters and measurements (water chemistry)
• Water and wastewater treatment processes and facilities (water chemistry)
• Sources and chemistry of natural and anthropogenic pollutants (water chemistry)

Textbook(s)

Sawyer,C.N., McCarty, P.L., Parkin, GF 2003, Chemistry for Environmental Engineering and Science , 5th edition, McGraw-Hill, Boston

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Continuous assessment, Examination, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.