Public health engineering
G P Codner
3 points * 26 lectures, 10 tutorials, 3 laboratory classes * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: CHM1710, or 171 Chemistry prior to 1989
Background microbiology, background chemistry, examination of water and waste water; water pollution - sources, types, nature, goals, criteria, standards; water sampling, design of sampling programs, instrumentation, sampling procedures. Water supply and sewerage: water quality, quantity and distribution; water treatment processes, sewage quantity and quality; waste-water collection; sewage treatment. Air pollution: sources and types; episodes, health and environment; meteorological aspects; legislation, air pollution control.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 80% * Practical work: 15% * Laboratory work: 5%
Prescribed texts
Hammer M J Water and wastewater technology SI edn 2nd edn, Wiley, 1986