ENGEV541-23A (HAM)

Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Graeme Glasgow

Graeme Glasgow
5269
CD.3.02
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graeme.glasgow@waikato.ac.nz

Mark Lay

Mark Lay
4556
C.3.01
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mark.lay@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Peter Kovalsky

Peter Kovalsky
4582
E.G.16A
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peter.kovalsky@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz
: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

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  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
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What this paper is about

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This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, process modelling and simulation tools.

The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/

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How this paper will be taught

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The course will be taught using a combination of lectures, tutorials, readings, revision sessions and computer based assignments. Dates of tutorials and revision sessions will be announced via Moodle

Important Note for International Students: For international students in New Zealand under student visas, regular attendance is part of your visa obligation and is checked as a requirement on the University under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, to which the University is a signatory. Academic staff are formally required to monitor attendance in classes and submission of compulsory assessment events/items and to report to Waikato International in the event that any problem with irregular attendance or non-submission is not resolved.


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Required Readings

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Water and wastewater engineering (Design, principles and practice), Mackenzie Davis, 2nd Edition, 2019, McGraw-Hill.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Apply modelling tools for process design and performance evaluation (WA3, WA5)
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  • Apply the global harmonised system (GHS) for chemical classification, storage and use on treatment plants (WA1, WA3)
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  • Design potable water treatment unit processes including chemical handling and storage, physical/chemical treatment, filtration and disinfection (WA3, WA5, WA8, WA9)
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  • Design wastewater treatment unit processes including physical/chemical treatment, sedimentation, nutrient removal biological treatment and tertiary treatment (WA3, WA5, WA8, WA9)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Class test
6 Apr 2023
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
2. Physical/chemical treatment assignment
14 Apr 2023
No set time
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Biological treatment assignment
2 Jun 2023
No set time
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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