Water and Wastewater Treatment

Course Overview

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The four classes that comprise this MicroMasters program present fundamental principles that are used to design water and wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial applications

The Physical&Chemical Processes of Environmental Engineering class addresses physico&chemical processes which are central to many Environmental Engineering applications but also are broadly applied in other engineering disciplines The course is divided into three modules Module 1 addresses transport phenomena and reactor theory The tools presented in Module I are central to the descriptions of processes that are presented in the remainder of the class Module 2 addresses physical separation processes (ie processes for separation of particles from fluids) Module 3 addresses processes that are used to bring about non-microbially-mediated) transformations

The remaining three courses in the program address biological processes that are applied in water and wastewater treatment applications The Biological Principles in Wastewater Treatment course introduces the fundamental design principles and practice of biological wastewater treatment and prepares students for designing wastewater treatment systems The Nutrient Removal and Resource Recovery in Wastewater course introduces the fundamental knowledge and practice of biological nutrient removal in wastewater treatment and prepares students for designing biological nutrient removal systems The Modern Biotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment course introduces the modern biotechnologies and their applications in biological wastewater treatment and prepares students for understanding characterizing and optimizing wastewater treatment systems The processes that are described in these classes are particularly relevant to water and wastewater treatment and many examples presented in these classes are from these domains But opportunities to apply these principles in other settings are also pursued in these classes
We considered the value of this course from many aspects, and finally summarized it for you from two aspects: skills and knowledge, and the people who benefit from it: (Please note that our content is optimized through artificial intelligence tools and carefully reviewed by our editorial staff.) What skills and knowledge will you acquire during this course? During this course, students will acquire the following skills and knowledge:

1. Understanding of physico-chemical processes: Students will learn about transport phenomena and reactor theory, which are essential in environmental engineering applications. They will also gain knowledge about physical separation processes and processes for non-microbially-mediated transformations.

2. Design principles of biological wastewater treatment: Students will be introduced to the fundamental design principles and practices of biological wastewater treatment. They will learn how to design wastewater treatment systems effectively.

3. Biological nutrient removal: Students will gain knowledge and practice in biological nutrient removal in wastewater treatment. They will learn how to design systems that effectively remove nutrients from wastewater.

4. Modern biotechnologies for wastewater treatment: Students will be introduced to modern biotechnologies and their applications in biological wastewater treatment. They will learn how to understand, characterize, and optimize wastewater treatment systems using these technologies.

Overall, this course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of water and wastewater treatment systems, including both physical and biological processes. They will gain the necessary skills to design and optimize these systems for municipal and industrial applications. Who will benefit from this course? This course will benefit individuals who are interested in or working in the field of environmental engineering, specifically in water and wastewater treatment systems. It is also relevant for professionals in other engineering disciplines who want to gain a broader understanding of physico-chemical processes.
The Physical&Chemical Processes of Environmental Engineering class is beneficial for those who want to learn about transport phenomena, reactor theory, and physical separation processes. This knowledge is essential for designing water and wastewater treatment systems in both municipal and industrial applications.
The remaining three courses in the program focus on biological processes in water and wastewater treatment. The Biological Principles in Wastewater Treatment course is suitable for individuals who want to learn about the design principles and practice of biological wastewater treatment. The Nutrient Removal and Resource Recovery in Wastewater course is beneficial for those interested in designing biological nutrient removal systems. The Modern Biotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment course introduces modern biotechnologies and their applications in biological wastewater treatment, making it suitable for individuals who want to understand, characterize, and optimize wastewater treatment systems.
While the examples presented in these courses are primarily from the water and wastewater treatment domains, the principles and knowledge gained can also be applied in other settings. Therefore, professionals in related fields who want to expand their knowledge and skills in environmental engineering may also benefit from this course.