701-1341-00L  Water Resources and Drinking Water

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersS. Hug, M. Berg, F. Hammes, U. von Gunten
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-1341-00 GWater Resources and Drinking Water2 hrs
Fri08:15-10:00NO C 44 »
S. Hug, M. Berg, F. Hammes, U. von Gunten

Catalogue data

AbstractThe course covers qualitative (chemistry and microbiology) and quantitative aspects of drinking water from the resource to the tap. Natural processes, anthropogenic pollution, legislation of groundwater and surface water and of drinking water as well as water treatment will be discussed for industrialized and developing countries.
ObjectiveThe goal of this lecture is to give an overview over the whole path of drinking water from the source to the tap and understand the involved physical, chemical and biological processes which determine the drinking water quality.
ContentThe course covers qualitative (chemistry and microbiology) and quantitative aspects of drinking water from the resource to the tap. The various water resources, particularly groundwater and surface water, are discussed as part of the natural water cycle influenced by anthropogenic activities such as agriculture, industry, urban water systems. Furthermore legislation related to water resources and drinking water will be discussed. The lecture is focused on industrialized countries, but also addresses global water issues and problems in the developing world. Finally unit processes for drinking water treatment (filtration, adsorption, oxidation, disinfection etc.) will be presented and discussed.
Lecture notesHandouts will be distributed
LiteratureWill be mentioned in handouts

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersS. Hug, M. Berg, F. Hammes, U. von Gunten
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 90 minutes
Written aidskeine
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

Learning materials

No public learning materials available.
Only public learning materials are listed.

Groups

No information on groups available.

Restrictions

There are no additional restrictions for the registration.

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterMinor in BiogeochemistryWInformation
Doctoral Department of Environmental SciencesBiogeochemistry and Pollutant DynamicsWInformation
Health Sciences and Technology MasterModule: Environment and HealthWInformation
Food Science MasterDisciplinary SubjectsWInformation
Food Science MasterOptional SubjectsWInformation
MAS in Sustainable Water ResourcesElectivesWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterApplicationsWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterMinor in BiogeochemistryWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterEnvironment and HealthWInformation