CIV3262

Public health engineering

G P Codner

3 points
* 26 lectures, 10 tutorials and 3 laboratory classes
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives To develop an holistic approach to public health engineering issues through an understanding of the basic concepts relating to water supply, waste water and water and air pollution.

Synopsis 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): 75%
* Practical work: 20%
* Laboratory work: 5%

Prescribed texts

Hammer M J Water and wastewater technology SI edn 2nd edn, Wiley, 1986