Suitable computer that is able to access the WWW, the University servers/network and our Blackboard server. Library facilities as necessary.

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This module investigates the nature of municipal and industrial wastewaters and the issues involved in the management of discharges to sewers and controlled waters. It examines the physical, chemical and biological quality of urban, domestic and industrial wastewaters, together with the treatment technologies and processes that are used to meet discharge standards to sewer or receiving surfacewater. It reviews the methods for treatment, utilisation and disposal of sludges generated from such treatment and the measures that are used to monitor and control discharges of industrial effluent. The module also addresses the relevant legislation and regulation covering urban wastewater, trade effluents and sewage sludges as well as looking at alternative low-technology options for low-income and less developed countries. We also critically examine the nature of the demand for drinking water together with available water sources, treatment technologies and distribution systems. The physical, chemical and biological quality of different water sources, (and the water treatment processes that can be applied to produce potable water from them) are discussed together with the sustainable management of these factors. We also review water distribution and the safeguards that are taken to protect consumers - including the relevant drinking, bottled and private supply legislative and regulatory framework - often referring to the UK legislative and regulatory framework as a vehicle to contextualise this discussion.

1 x 4-page written analytical review based on topics covered during activities to date (~1600 word equivalent) [LOs 1,2,3 and 5] (30% weighting)
1 x 4-page written essay (~1600 word equivalent) [LOs 2,3,4 and 5] (30% weighting)
1 x 7-page written technical report (~2800 word equivalent) [LOs 1,2,3,4 and 5] (40% weighting)

Additional Assessment Details:

Formative Assessment:
Ample opportunity will be provided for formative assessment throughout the module - requesting submission of summaries, commentary and observations for tutor feedback

All of the learning material and the resources are housed within our virtual learning environment Blackboard. There is a compulsory introductory workshop to the award at the University. Having been introduced to the module content, over subsequent weeks you will work thorough course material. This provides a structure within which you will read key texts and papers, and also carry out specific tasks such as reflection, summarizing, discussing and reviewing. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in your learning group

All required teaching and learning material is either housed or directly accessible from within Blackboard. You are encouraged to access other supporting texts, as described in the module and student award handbooks, in order to develop your knowledge and understanding of the module topic areas