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  Course Description
Course Name : Unit Operations and Processes

Course Code : CEV310

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BELGİN BAYAT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The information is given on physical unit information in used water and wastewater treatments
The information is given on design of facilities for physical treatment of water and wastewater
The information is given on biological unit processes in used water and wastewater treatments
The information is given on design of facilities for the biological treatment of water and wastewater.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To understand the importance of physical unit operations and biological unit processes in used water and wastewater treatments, the obtained information on design of facilities for the physical and biological treatment of water and wastewater.

Course Contents : The basic information on drinking water and wastewater purification , design of facilities for the physical and biological treatment of water and wastewater ,information on basic processes and kinetic definitions are tought in order to gain the basic environmental engineering functions.

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 Kinetics of Reactions Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
2 Kinetics of Reactions Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
3 Kinetics of Reactors; General Solution Procedure for Materials-Balance Equations for a Batch Reactors Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
4 General Solution Procedure for Materials-Balance Equations for a Complete-Mix Reactors Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
5 General Solution Procedure for Materials-Balance Equations for a Plug-Flow Reactors Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
6 Sedimentation Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
7 Sedimentation Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
8 Coagulation and Floculation Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
9 Mid Exam Reading and Homework Writing Exam
10 Flow Equalization; Flotation Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
11 Biological Unit Processes Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
12 Biological Treatment Processses: Aerobic Suspended -Growth Treatment Processses Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
13 Biological Treatment Processses: Aerobic Attached-Growth Treatment Processses Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
14 Biological Treatment Processses: Anaerobic Suspended -Growth Treatment Processses Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
15 Biological Treatment Processses: Anaerobic Attached-Growth Treatment Processses Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
16/17 Final Exam Reading and Homework Writing Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture Notes with Slayts (Prof.Dr. Belgin Bayat, 2013)
 Şengül F., Küçükgül E.Y., 1996. Physical Unit Operations and Chemical Unit Processes in Environmental Engineering, University of Dokuz Eylül Publications, İZMİR.
 Muslu Y., 2000. Unit Processes with Solutions of Problems, İ.T.Ü. Faculty of Civil Engineering Publications, İSTANBUL.
 Metcallf and Eddy (Eds.) 1991( 3rd. edt.). Wastewater Engineering- Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, McGraw-Hill Publications,SINGAPORE.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
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 5
3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 5
4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 5
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 5
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 5
7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 5
8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 5
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 4
12 Professional and ethical responsibility 5
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 5
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 5
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 4 52
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 137
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.48
ECTS Credit: 5