This course focuses on conventional technologies for drinking water treatment. Unit processes, involved in the treatment chain, are discussed as well as the physical, chemical and biological processes involved. The emphasis is on the effect of treatment on water quality and the dimensions of the unit processes in the treatment chain. After the course one should be able to recognize the process units, describe their function, and make basic calculations for a preliminary design of a drinking water treatment plant.
Introduction to Drinking Water Treatment, Certificate
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What you'll learn
- Recognize the process units in urban water services, focusing on basic drinking water technologies.
- Describe the function of these process units.
- Describe the physical and chemical processes involved.
- Make simple design calculations on drinking water treatment plants.
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Detailed Programme Facts
- Deadline and start date A student can apply at any time for this programme, there is no deadline.
- Programme intensity Part-time
- Intensity 6 hrs/week
- Part-time variant Weekday
- Duration description Course Length: Self-paced Estimated Effort: 6 - 8 hours per week
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
- Time flexibility Self-paced
- Attendance No Attendance
- Teacher support Only feedback on assignments and exams
- Student interaction Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
- Time flexibility
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Introduction to drinking water treatment.
- Water quality.
- Groundwater treatment.
- Surface water treatment.
English Language Requirements
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
- Schedule a TOEFL® test
- Schedule an IELTS test
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
This is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that runs on edX. High school level of mathematics and chemistry is recommended.
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