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Course Description Course Name : Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal From Waste Streams Course Code : ÇM-537 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞATAYHAN BEKİRERSU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands sources of nitrogen and phosphorus Comprehends impacts of nutrients in the receiving waterbodies Demonstrates physicochemical removal mechanisms and principles of nutrient removal Designs physicochemical treatment system for nutrient removal Defines the principles of biological nutrient removal Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None. Aim(s) of Course : To point out the significance of nitrogen and phoshorus; to explain their removal mechanisms and processes as well as provide case studies Course Contents : Basic principles of nutrient removal processes Basic knowledge on widely applied nutrient removal technologies Knowledge on the advantages and disadvantages of nutrient removal processes Basic knowledge on the design of widely applied nutrient removal technologies Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Amount and sources of nutrients in waste streams and their impact in receiving water bodies None. lecture and discussion 2 Principles of physicochemical nutrient removal, coagulation kinetics None. lecture,discussion 3 Physicochemical system design None. lecture,discussion 4 Principles of biological nutrient removal: Kinetics and stochiometry of nitrification None. lecture,discussion 5 Principles of biological nutrient removal: Kinetics and stochiometry of denitrification None. lecture,discussion 6 Principles of biological phoshorus removal: Biochemical mechanism None. lecture,discussion 7 Design of nitrogen removing activated sludge systems None. lecture,discussion 8 MID-TERM EXAM MID-TERM EXAM written exam 9 Design of nitrogen removing activated sludge systems None. lecture,discussion 10 Flow diagrams for nutrient removal processes, impacts of wastewater characteristics and operationai conditions on treatment performance None. lecture,discussion 11 Design algorithm for nitrogen removal processes None. lecture,discussion 12 Simultaneous nutrient (N and P) removal processes: Process flow diagrams and design None. lecture,discussion 13 Cost analysis and process optimisation None. lecture,discussion 14 Case studies: Land-scale applications for nutrient removal None. lecture,discussion 15 Case studies: Land-scale applications for nutrient removal None. lecture,discussion 16/17 FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM written EXAM   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecturer´s notes Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 30 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has the command of a foreign language at a level to translate and understand an article written in. 1 2 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of his computer software. 2 3 Improves and provides required information on the basis of the basic competencies gained at the undergraduate level in the field of Environmental Engineering. 5 4 Understands the interdisciplinary interactions related to their field. 5 5 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at his specialized level in his field. 5 6 Combines and comments on the knowledge in their area with various scientific discipline and ability to produce new knowledge, to be able to solve the problems demanding expertise using scientific methods. 3 7 Describes the problem independently in their field, evaluates solving methods, comments on the results and applies of the results when necessary. 5 8 Develops new strategic methods in order to solve unexpected complex problems encountered related to their field and takes initiatives to formulate a solution. 5 9 Analyses the knowledge in his field in a critical way and and directs his learning and performs advanced level research independetly 5 10 Examines, develops social relationships and the norms which diverts these social relationships with a critical view of and acts to change them if necessary. 1 11 Transfers current developments in the field of his studies, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 2 12 Develops plans of strategy, policy, and implementation issues related to their area and evaluates results obtained within the framework of processes of quality. 2 13 Uses knowledge in their field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 4 14 Teaches each and supervises scientific and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation related to their field. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 4 52 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 2 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 115 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.6 ECTS Credit: 5