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Course syllabus - Wastewater Treatment and Management
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
MTK342
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Environmental Engineering
Organisation
Department of Engineering Sciences
Ratified
2021-01-19
Revised
2025-12-18
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Advances in wastewater treatment: 125 ways to research complex problems, develop innovative ideas, and design effective solutions
ISBN E-book: 9781780409719
ISBN: 9781780409702
Wastewater Treatment Concepts and Practices [electronic resource]
Articles
Information regarding articles will be posted in Canvas during the course.
Objectives
The objective of the course is to give in-depth knowledge about urban water cycle and different processes there within, wastewater treatment and management methods.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student shall:
- Describe the urban water cycle and distinguish between the different processes there within
- Understand current and emergent wastewater treatment technologies
- Discuss and analyse the need for and transition of traditional wastewater treatment plants to energy and resource management plants
- Discuss emerging contaminants of concern and the potential effects on human health and the environment 5. Assess the role of wastewater treatment in sustainable development
- Assess the role of wastewater treatment in sustainable development
Course content
The course will mainly address the following: The urban water cycle; Sources of pollution; Wastewater characteristics; Physical, chemical and biological treatment of wastewater; Potentials for reuse of wastewater; Emerging technologies for wastewater treatment
Specific requirements
120 credits including 90 credits in engineering and/or natural science, of which 15 credits on advanced level and 7.5 credits mathematics. In addition Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.
Examination
HEM2, Take-home examination, 1 credit, grade: Pass (G), Fail (U). Learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
PRO2, Project report, 4 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F). Learning outcomes: 2, 3, 4 and 5.
INL1, Assignment, 2.5 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F). Learning outcomes: 2, 3, 4 and 5.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.
Grade
AF-skala