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  Course Description
Course Name : Land Treatment

Course Code : CEV426

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AHMET YÜCEER

Learning Outcomes of the Course : To students are expected to understand the physical, chemical and biological processes occurring in the natural environment and how water, soil, plants, microorganisms and atmosphere interact.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The main objectives of this course are to describe and to compare the physical features , design objectives and treatment capabilities of various types of natural treatment systems like land treatment, wetland systems, and aquatic plant systems and to discuss the expected quality of the treated wastewater from land treatment systems.

Course Contents : Some methods applied to the wastewater during land treatment practice. Irrigation, rapid infiltration. Leaking and other systems. Basic factors affecting wastewaters removal. Preparation of projects for the land treatment application and its application.

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 Factors of Impact for Wastewater in Land Systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
2 Factors of Impact for Wastewater in Land Systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
3 Factors of Impact for Wastewater in Land Systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
4 Issues of Land Treatment and Public Health Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
5 Rapid Infiltration Systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
6 Rapid Infiltration Systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
7 Rapid Infiltration Systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
8 Mid-exam Preparation for Mid-exam Writing Exam
9 Tecnics of Water Distrubution Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
10 Stream Systems of Land Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
11 Stream Systems of Land Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
12 Water Distribution Systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
13 Water Distribution Systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
14 Other systems Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
15 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam Writing Exam
16/17 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam Writing Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Metcalf and Eddy, 1991( 3rd. edt.). Wastewater Engineering- Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, McGraw-Hill Publications, SINGAPORE.
 Campbell C. S., Ogden M. Constructed Wetland in the Sustainable Landscape, John Willey and Sons Publisher, USA
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4
2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4
3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 4
4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 4
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 3
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 3
7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 4
8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 4
9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 5
10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 4
11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 5
12 Professional and ethical responsibility 5
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 3
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 4
15 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 1
* 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 3 39
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 88
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52
ECTS Credit: 4