Course
Water and Wastewater (BYG125)
After taking this course, the student should have basic knowledge and skills in measuring and designing water and drainage/wastewater systems.
This includes an introduction to urban hydrology, VA hydraulics, water quality and water pollution, water sources and water intake, water demand and supply, distribution of supply water, and stormwater treatment.
Knowledge about measuring and designing water and wastewater system will be the main topic.
Course description for study year 2020-2021. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
BYG125
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Time table
Content
Water: water reserves, water quality, sources of supply, administration. Capacity analysis: Intake and distribution of water supply, materials, design, operation and maintenance. Drains design, and planning of drain and sewer systems, hydraulics of drains, design calculations, materials, design, operation and maintenance.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After taking the course, the students should have good knowledge about:
- Elements of water and wastewater engineering
- Measuring and designing the construction for water and wastewater system
- Planning and projecting water and wastewater system
- The use of computer tools for water and wastewater engineering
- Can design and plan water and wastewater system, using different methods
- Be able to use computer programs to plan and project
- Know the regulation, standard and technical and aesthetic-related parameters
General competence
- Establish a good level of knowledge in water and wastewater engineering
- The candidate has knowledge in applying procedures and regulations that must be followed in the given field
- Be able to plan and present a project assignment in collaboration with other students, both in writing and in graphics
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
Engineering Course introduction - Construction (ING110)
Exam
Coursework requirements
Compulsory course attendance that must be completed and approved before access to the laboratory: Electronic Course in Health, Safety and Environment
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Tore MarkesetCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Andreas SkaareCourse coordinator:
Ari Krisna Mawira TariganCourse teacher:
Guzman Cruz RodriguezCourse teacher:
Swen RoemerMethod of work
Between 4 and 6 hours of lectures and tutorials per week. Compulsory assignments.
Open for
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Educational Theory and Practice
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Outdoor Education
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Psychology - One-year programme
Science and Technology - one-year programme
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Sociology - One-year programme
Political Science - One - year Programme
One year study programme - Music Performance
Course assessment
By form and/or by discussions in class in accordance with university regulation. 50% written exam and 50% project assignment. The mark scale is from A to F.
Literature
Book
Vann- og avløpsteknikk Norheim, Bjørn,; Ødegaard, Hallvard,, [Hamar], Norsk Vann, 664 s., 2014, isbn:9788241403569,
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1