This course unit will provide you with theoretical and practical knowledge about water quality, water vulnerability, water pollution control, and water treatment
The course will enable you to make informed decisions about the treatment and disposal of effluents, and the protection of water sources, and you will be able to evaluate the operation and control of water treatment plants.
Course Objectives
To ensure that students are able:
- Objective 1: Describe the concept of the water cycle (hydrologic cycle) and how water moves from one compartment to another
- Objective 2: Assess the vulnerabilities of water sources and the sources of pollution in the water cycle
- Objective 3: Analyze water quality parameters in the laboratory and field and explain what the results of water quality analyses mean
- Objective 4: Apply hands-on-skills and experience in water quality monitoring
- Objective 4: Apply hands-on-skills and experience in water quality monitoring
- Objective 5: Develop and use water safety plans
- Teacher: Rodgers TAYEBWA