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Syllabus

TN0363 On-site wastewater systems and resource recovery, 5.0 Credits

Enskilda avlopp och resursåtervinning

Subjects

Technology Engineering

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	5.0	0001

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 HEC, including at least 70 credits in Technology, Soil Science or Geoscience. At least 15 HEC in Chemistry, 10 HEC in Biology, and 15 HEC in Soil Science or Geoscience must be included.

Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school, and Swedish corresponding to the requirement for basic eligibility for Swedish higher education at first level

Objectives

The course aims at giving good knowledge on systems and technology for managing sanitation on-site sanitation systems and on how the resources in different wastewater fractions and sewage sludge can be utilised in a safe way.

On completion of the course the student should be able to

• analyse possibilities for resource utilisation from wastewater systems in the form of e.g. plant nutrition, water and energy
• analyse how different choices of system technology choices affect hygienic risk, environmental impact and sustainability
• describe various principles, methods and microbiological and chemical processes for on-site management of wastewater and sewage sludge as well as common goals for such management.
• propose and dimension systems for on-site wastewater systems and resource recovery.

Content

Subject content

The course focuses on the design and properties of small-scale wastewater systems, as well as resource recovery from plant nutrients, water and energy in different systems. The emphasis of the course is on systems relevant for Sweden, but systems relevant for low-income countries are also covered. Lectures cover: nature-like soil-based systems (sand filters and soil infiltration), simple anaerobic systems, source separating wastewater systems, surface and subsurface constructed wetlands. Both large- and small-scale processes for treating and sanitization of sewage sludge, faecal matter and urine for safe recycling are included. The requirements concerning concentration, pathogens, logistics etc. for recycling plant nutrients and/or water are included in the course, as are the impacts of the system on resources and environment.

Learning activities

The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through lectures, exercises, literature studies and assignments. In exercises, the dimensioning of different treatment systems and calculation of the systems' resource impact are practiced. The course also includes study visits to some small-scale sewage systems.

The course focuses on the following general competencies:

• problem solving
• critical thinking
• scientific methods
• creativity.

The following activities are compulsory: Exercises and study visits.

Collaboration with the surrounding society takes place through study visits.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

The forms of examination are a written exam, assignments and active participation in mandatory sections.

Requirements for an approved course are an approved written exam, an approved assignment and approved participation in compulsory activities.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

This course overlaps partly with the course "Safe nutrient recycling". If this course is included in the study plan of a student, then the total credits from the courses will be deducted with the overlap.

Responsible department

Department of Energy and Technology