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CHEM4023 - Biological Treatment of Wastes

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Chemistry
Credit Units
4
Course Duration
One Semester
Equivalent Course(s)
BCH4023
Exclusive Courses:
CHEM4034/BCH4034
Course Offering Term*:
Not offering in current academic year

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
In this course, students will:
  • examine the problems of wastewater and solid waste in industrialized and urbanized societies;
  • explain various biological wastewater treatment methods, discuss the advantages, disadvantages and problems associated with each of the treatment processes;
  • identify the options available for handling solid waste, explain the biological principles and processes involved, discuss the pros and cons of each option;
  • critically evaluate present knowledge in treatment of wastewater and solid waste, and provide practical experience in the analysis of waste and wastewater characteristics, treatment processes and efficiency.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
 
Detailed Course Information
CHEM4023.pdf

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Department of Chemistry