Outline of some aspects of physical and geometrical non linear problems. Applications to different problems depending on student interest and research work. The principles and application of the physical, chemical and biological treatment of wastewater including aspects of soil systems, stabilization ponds, the activated sludge process, anaerobic and aerobic digestion, oxygen transfer, the treatment and disposal of sludges, quantity and quality analysis, sedimentation, thickening flotation, centrifugation, filtration, coagulation and flocculation, porous membrane techniques, ion exchange, absorption and disinfection. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate some of the basic fundamentals will also be carried out. This course provides an introduction to Civil Engineering practice in environmental monitoring and maximises actual field experience.
Field work encompasses water resources applications.
Contaminant detection in aquatic and hydrogeologic environments is undertaken, with emphasis dependant on class composition and on current opportunities provided by ongoing research. This course deals with the generation, transport and treatment of solid and hazardous wastes in industrialized communities. Problems associated with waste disposed of by traditional means will be investigated. The design of engineered landfills for both domestic and hazardous material will be covered. Alternatives to landfill will be studied and discussed in terms of their social and environmental impact.