Study Guide

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is divided into three main topics + few subtopics of them. These topics are:
1. Wastewater management; Operational and structural changes (2 ECTS)
- Management and Optimization
- Maintenance of Activities
- Constructional and Operational Challenges
2. Energy Production in Wastewater Treatment Plants (1,5 ECTS)
- Energy in WWTPs – current trends and future needs
- Energy in WWTPs – current trends and future needs
- Anaerobic Biogas Production
3. Nutrient Removal and Recovery (0,5 ECTS)

Timing and attendance

Online course: 3.3. - 8.6.2020

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning is based on the videos done during the international conferences organized by IWAMA-project (IWAMA = improving wastewater management in the Baltic Sea Region) The learning out-comes are tested due to the following quizzes. More information about IWAMA: http://www.iwama.eu/
In Reppu one can find addition-al information related to the subject

Exam retakes

During the course

Learning environment

Tutoring and distance learning. No Face-2-face lectures.
Assignments through Moodle (Reppu)-platform.
Continuous assessment applied throughout the course.

Student time use and work load

Estimated time used for this course:
- lectures/videos: 30 h
- preparation time for quizzes: 30 h
- quizzes: 43 h
- reflection: 5 h

Contents

This course is divided into three main topics + few subtopics of them. These topics are:
1. Wastewater management; Operational and structural changes (2 ECTS)
- Management and Optimization
- Maintenance of Activities
- Constructional and Operational Challenges
2. Energy Production in Wastewater Treatment Plants (1,5 ECTS)
- Energy in WWTPs – current trends and future needs
- Energy in WWTPs – current trends and future needs
- Anaerobic Biogas Production
3. Nutrient Removal and Recovery (0,5 ECTS)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

It is recommended to have at least basic knowledge about wastewater treatment technologies. This course also include materi-als for those who does not have pre knowledge about the subject or need recapitulation

Assessment criteria

Final score is based on the average scores of all of the quizzes.
5 (Excellent, total scores 90 % of maximum),
4 (Very Good, total scores 80 - 89 % of maximum),
3 (Good, total scores 70 - 79 % of maximum),
2 (Satisfactory, total scores 60 - 69 % of maximum),
1 (Tolerable, 50 - 59 % of the total scores).
If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Final score is based on the average scores of all of the quizzes.
1 (Tolerable, 50 - 59 % of the total scores).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Final score is based on the average scores of all of the quizzes.
3 (Good, total scores 70 - 79 % of maximum),

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Final score is based on the average scores of all of the quizzes.
5 (Excellent, total scores 90 % of maximum),