CHEM4023A - Biological Treatment of Wastes
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Offering Academic Unit | Department of Chemistry | Credit Units | 3 | Course Duration | One Semester | Equivalent Course(s) | BCH4023A | Exclusive Courses: | | Course Offering Term*: | Not offering in current academic year |
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice |
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Course Aims
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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.
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Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
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Continuous Assessment: 40% |
Examination: 60% |
Examination Duration: 3 hours |
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Detailed Course Information
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CHEM4023A.pdf
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Useful Links
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Department of Chemistry
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