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Course Description Course Name : Water Quality Course Code : CEV332 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. A.AZRABİLGİN PEHLİVANOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies contaminants in natural water resources and determines the effects determines the surface and ground water quality and evaluates Improves knowledge in methods to improve and remediate water resources Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Students will be able to understand the chemical & hydrological cycles in the atmosphere, mechanisms that keep everything in balance in the environment and the causes of pollution in water resources. In addition the water quality standards in Turkey will be thoroughly discussed and compared to some developed countries. Course Contents : Defining water quality and its pollution, explaining the hydrologic cycles and natural water sources, the physical, chemical and biological properties of water, changes in water quality and its environmental impacts, nitrification and denitrification, drinking and irrigation water quality criteria, river pollution and its control, lake and marine pollution and control, eutrophication and modelling studies, changes in the groundwater quality and pollution, protecting water quality and modelling, and water quality standards in Turkey and in some developed countries. 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 Formation of natural waters, distribution and quality. Hydrologic cycle. None explanation and discussion 2 water quality criteria and the properties of freshwater sources. None explanation and discussion 3 Sources of pollution in water resources. Heavy metals pollution. Hydrocarbons pollution. Industrial pollution. None explanation and discussion 4 Pollution from pesticides, detergents. Thermal pollution of waters. Radioactive pollution. None explanation and discussion 5 Hydrologic, physico-chemical and biological parameters used to determine pollution. None explanation and discussion 6 River pollution and the methods to determine the pollution sources. None explanation and discussion 7 Lake pollution and the methods to determine the pollution sources. None explanation and discussion 8 Midterm Exam Review of course materials Classical exam questions 9 Groundwater pollution and the methods to determine the pollution sources. None explanation and discussion 10 Determination of sampling techniques for surface waters and ground water None explanation and discussion 11 Determination of analysis techniques for water quality parameters None explanation and discussion 12 Explanation of water quality management, what parties involve on how it is being out together None explanation and discussion 13 Data analysis and verification for planning purposes None explanation and discussion 14 Explanation fo modelling and the modelling types None explanation and discussion 15 Evaluation of water quality control Regulations in Turkey and comparison with regulations in other countries None explanation and discussion 16/17 Introduction of modelling tools and running example scenarios to discuss the outcomes. None discussion and presentation.   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Water Quality Assessments - A Guide to Use of Biota, Sediments and Water in Environmental Monitoring Edited by Deborah Chapman 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 2 4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 3 5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 1 6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 1 7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 1 8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 1 9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 3 10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 1 11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 1 12 Professional and ethical responsibility 5 13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 4 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 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 56 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.24 ECTS Credit: 2