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  Course Description
Course Name : Unit Processes And Operations I

Course Code : CEV311

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : To introduce students to the basic unit operations and processes used in environmental engineering
To develop students knowledge on the basic physical, chemical, and biological principles of unit processes and operations commonly used in water and wastewater treatment
To develop students skill on the use of laboratory equipment for the analysis and monitoring of water and wastewater treatment processes.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The students are expected to be able to combine necessary skills in terms of unit processes and operations and apply to the environmental engineering problems.

Course Contents : Gas-liquid Mass Transfer, Solid-liquid Mass Transfer, Oxygen Transfer, Adsorption and Adsorption Isoterms, Ion Exchange, Coagulation-Flocculation and Precipitation, Chemical Precipitation, Chemical Oxidation, Neutralization, Hardness (Softening Process)

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 Gas-Liquid Mass Transfer and Gases Absorption Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
2 Gas-Liquid Mass Transfer and Oxygen Transfer Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
3 Oxygen Transfer and Gases Desorption Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
4 Liquid-Solid Mass Transfer and Adsorption Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
5 Adsorption and Adsorption Isoterms Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
6 Ion Exchange and Ion Exchangers Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
7 Mid-exam Preparation of Mid-exam Writing Exam
8 Coagulation-Flocculation and Mixing Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
9 Coagulation-Flocculation and Mixing Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
10 Precipitation Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
11 Chemical Precipitation Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
12 Chemical Precipitation Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
13 Chemical Precipitation Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
14 Chemical Oxidation Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
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)  Critten J.C., 2005. Water Treatment: Principles and Design, MWH, Australia.
 Metcalf and Eddy, 1991( 3rd. edt.). Wastewater Engineering- Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, McGraw-Hill Publications, SINGAPORE.
 Reynolds and Richards, 2011. Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering, Efil Publications, Ankara.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
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. 4
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 4
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 4
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 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 3
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 4
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 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 146
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84
ECTS Credit: 6