Environmental Engineering Process Lab | University of Stavanger

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Facts

Course code MLJ615

Credits (ECTS) 5

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

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Introduction

This course is a practical laboratory course whereby the objectives are to gain theoretical understanding and practical skills needed for the execution and reporting of laboratory tests used for water and wastewater treatment analysis and process design.

Content

Laboratory and experimental techniques for the assessment of water and wastewater processes are introduced and executed: Sludge characterization, Sedimentation, coagulation and floculation, adsorption, absorption, disinfection, respirometry, algal growth, biomethane potential. Reporting and data analysis.

Learning outcome

Theoretical understanding and skills necessary for conducting experimental methods and technical assessments of unit operations aimed at process design and operation for water and solid waste treatment. Students are able to perform experimental tests of water and sludge quality and execute tests for design and operation of unit processes. Students will gain spesialist competences, including terminology ands mechanistic understanding, use of equipment and standardized methodologies, practical and theoretical analysis for design and operations. Laboratory skills will be developed. In addition, students will learn how to structure and formulate technical reports based on their exercises and findings.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Water Chemistry (MLJ500), Environmental Microbiology (MLJ520), Environmental Process Analysis (MLJ530)

It is recommended that MLJ610, MLJ630 and MLJ640 are followed during the same semester.

Exam

Labreports

Weight 1/1

Marks Letter grades

Labreport A

Weight 1/2

Duration 1 Weeks

Marks Letter grades

Aid All

Labreport B

Weight 1/2

Duration 1 Weeks

Marks Letter grades

Aid All

The last two lab reports are graded and form the basis for the student's final grade in the course.

Resit options are not offered on the last two lab reports. Students who do not pass the last two reports can redo them the next time the course is lectured.

When artificial intelligence is used in assessments, the student must document this by completing and submitting the self-declaration form. If you submit text, calculations, etc. that are directly copied from an AI writing tool, this will be regarded as presenting the work of others as your own and therefore constitutes cheating.

Coursework requirements

Labreports

There are a total of seven lab exercises with associated reports that must be completed and submitted in groups in the course.

From the first five lab exercises/reports, students must pass at least four reports to gain access to the last two exercises/reports, which give a grade in the course.

Lab exercises are compulsory and valid absence is required to be allowed not to participate in a maximum of two exercises.

Note: The excursions are part of the lab activities and are strongly recommended, but not obligatory.

Students who fail to complete one or more components, must retake the missing component (laboratory exercise and report) the next time it is offered with regular teaching.

Method of work

A series of 9 laboratory exercises, including reporting. Lab exercises are lectured upfront.

Open for

Environmental Engineering

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.