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Course Description Course Name : Wastewater Treatment Course Code : CEV431 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞATAYHAN BEKİRERSU Prof.Dr. AHMET YÜCEER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the history and significance of wastewater treatment. List and discuss the components of wastewater and their influence on choice of treatment processes. Use, compare, contrast, and apply basic design and operational differences for suspended growth and biofilm bioreactors Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The students will be able to design relevant types of on-site wastewater treatment systems for communities with a wide variety of populations. They should be able to understand the basic principles in waste water treatment. Course Contents : Properties of used waters, treatment methods of used waters (physical, chemical and biological methods). Activated sludge and application of activated sludge, aeration of activated sludge, aerated lagoons, stabilization ponds, biological filtration and trickling filters, anaerobic treatment, natural biological treatment methods, post treatment methods, determination of Project criterion and preparation of treatment plant project. 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 Characteristic of Wastewater (Physical and Chemical) Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 2 Water Quality Standarts Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 3 Basic Prosesses and Basic Criteria for Wastewaters (Screen, Flow and Flow Control) Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 4 Basic Prosesses and Basic Criteria for Wastewaters (Grinders and Tips) Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 5 Basic Prosesses and Basic Criteria for Wastewaters (Pumping Stations, Removal of Sand and Oil) Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 6 Basic Prosesses and Basic Criteria for Wastewaters (Pre-precipitation) Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 7 Mid-exam Preparation of Mid-exam Writing Exam 8 Biological Removal for Wastewater and Biological Activities Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 9 Theory of Activated Sludge and Kinetics Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 10 Design for Activated Sludge Process Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 11 Gases Transfer and Aeration Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 12 Stabilization Pool and Classification Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 13 Trickling Filters Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion 14 Principles of Anaerobic Treatment 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)  Muslu Y., 1994. Wastewater Treatment, ITU Press, Istanbul. Required 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.   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 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 4 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 3 9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 4 10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 2 11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 3 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 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 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 121 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.84 ECTS Credit: 5