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  Course Description
Course Name : Water and Wastewater Analysis Methods I

Course Code : CEV225

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. BÜLENT SARI
InstructorDr. A.AZRABİLGİN PEHLİVANOĞLU
Asst.Prof.Dr. TURAN YILMAZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : By the end of the course unit the students will be able to critically analyse and interpret scientific data based on the parameters listed under course contents

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Sampling, handling and preservation of environmental samples, calibration and performance check of analytical systems, quality management of laboratory equipment and supplies, selection of approved analytical methods, method development and their validation, data evaluation, statistical analysis, transformation of data and report presentation. Use of flame photometry or atomic absorption spectrometry or gas liquid chromatography or high performance liquid chromatography or ion exchange chromatography or ultra violet – visible spectroscopy or infrared spectroscopy in environmental pollution analysis.

Course Contents : Sampling and sample preservation, some basic techniques for water and wastewater analyses, solution preparation, titration, volumetric titration, salinity, electrical conductivity, pH acidity, alkalinity, hardness, chloride, color, turbidity, and jar test experiments.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Environmental Chemistry Labs


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The introduction of rules to be observed in laboratory studies and laboratory materials Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
2 Sampling and Storage Methods Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
3 Preparation of Solution Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
4 Volumetric Titration Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
5 Salinity and Electrical Conductivity Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
6 pH-Acidity Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
7 Alkalinity Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
8 Mid-exam Preparation of Mid-exam Writing exam
9 Hardness Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
10 Chloride Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
11 Turbidity Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
12 Color Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
13 Jar Test and Removal of Turbidity Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
14 General Repeat Reading and Research Lecture, Discussion, Team Work, Practice
15 Final Exam Preparation of Final Exam Writing exam
16/17 Final Exam Preparation of Final Exam Writing exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Laboratory Notes (Lesson Notes)
 Rice W. E., Baird B. R., 2012. Standart Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, American Public Health Association Publications, America.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 13 50
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 5
2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 3
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 5
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 1
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 4
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 1
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 1
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 6 78
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 13 2 26
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 147
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88
ECTS Credit: 6