49105 Water Supply and Wastewater Management
6cp; block; distance; availability: all coursesPostgraduate
Subject coordinator: Professor S Vigneswaran
The objective of this subject is to concentrate on the design, operation and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment plants, sewerage systems and water supply systems. At the completion of this subject the student understands drinking water and sewage treatment plants, sewerage systems and water reticulation systems in terms of purpose, basic design concepts, operation and maintenance, identifying and quantifying major problems, and operating these systems to avoid or overcome problems.
Subject content includes statutory requirements, constituents and quality of wastewaters, description, operation and control of treatment process, performance monitoring, sewerage and water reticulation systems, troubleshooting and problem solving.
Assessment: Three assignments (50 per cent) and formal final examination (50 per cent).
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49105.htm
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
