Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to water and wastewater treatment, including water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. The unit will cover characteristics of water and wastewater, different types of treatment processes and the design of different components of water and wastewater treatment plants.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: ENEC12010 Hydraulics and Hydrology
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Email and SUTE
Students appreciated that the projects closely resemble real-life scenarios.
Should continue to use authentic projects and seek additional ways to enhance their practical relevance.
Feedback from SUTE
Students want more useful materials for the unit.
Should look to enhance the unit's useful materials by updating outdated resources and adding new ones.
- Characterise the quality parameters of potable water and wastewater
- Formulate a preliminary design of water and wastewater treatment plants
- Design water distribution and wastewater collection networks
- Demonstrate a level of communication expected of professional engineers.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Intermediate
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 2I 3I)
Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2A 3A)
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A 3A)
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2A 3A)
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A 3A)
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 2A 3A)
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 2I 3A)
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 2A 3A)
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 2I 3A)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 4A)
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 4A)
Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||
| 3 - Online Test - 40% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
Water and Wastewater Engineering: Design Principles and Practice
- (2020)
- Authors: Mackenzie L. Davis
- McGraw Hill
- Columbus Columbus , OH , USA
- ISBN: 9780071713849
- Binding: eBook
Water and Wastewater Engineering: Water Supply and Wastewater Removal
- Edition: 3rd edn (2010)
- Authors: Nazih K. Shammas, Lawrence K. Wang
- Wiley US
- Hoboken Hoboken , NJ , USA
- ISBN: 9780470411926
- Binding: eBook
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
k.jinadasa@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 10 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Introduction to Project I
Hydraulics of sewer design
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 17 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Modelling of the wastewater collection system
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 24 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Sewerage system requirements- standards and guidelines
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 31 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Wastewater sources and quantity
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 07 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Wastewater quality and treatment
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 14 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 21 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Design concepts - Water and wastewater treatment
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Test A (Part A will be open from 09:00am AEST Monday Week 6 to 09:00 am AEST Monday Week 7)
Week 7
Begin Date: 28 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Introduction to Project II
Water distribution systems
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 05 May 2025Module/Topic
Water distribution requirements - Standards and guidelines
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 12 May 2025Module/Topic
Hydraulics of water distribution system
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 19 May 2025Module/Topic
Modelling of the water distribution system
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 26 May 2025Module/Topic
Water sources, storage, and water demand
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 02 Jun 2025Module/Topic
Drinking water quality and water treatment
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 09 Jun 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Test B (Part B will be open from 09:00 am AEST Monday Review/Exam Week to 09.00 AEST Monday Exam Week)
Exam Week
Begin Date: 16 Jun 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
You are required to design a sewer network for a given area. Information related to the project area such as topography and population is provided. You may need to collect relevant information from suppliers, councils and market survey as appropriate. Additional information on the assignment is available on the Moodle website.
Week 5 Friday (11 Apr 2025) 5:00 pm AEST
Within two weeks after the submission.
The final report will be evaluated based on the following:
1) Use of correct values, make reasonable assumptions as required and follow the standards and guidelines as applicable;
2) Clear demonstration of the calculation/modelling steps;
3) Presentation, interpretation and analysis of the results;
4) Communication and teamwork
Full assessment details/marking rubric is available in Moodle.
- Characterise the quality parameters of potable water and wastewater
- Formulate a preliminary design of water and wastewater treatment plants
- Demonstrate a level of communication expected of professional engineers.
2 Written Assessment
You are required to design a water distribution system for a given area. Information related to the project area such as topography and population is provided. You may need to collect relevant information from suppliers, councils and market surveys as appropriate. Additional information on the assignment is available on the Moodle website.
Week 12 Friday (6 June 2025) 5:00 pm AEST
Within two weeks after the submission.
The final report will be evaluated based on the following:
1) Use of correct values, make reasonable assumptions as required and follow the standards and guidelines as applicable;
2) Clear demonstration of the calculation/modelling steps;
3) Presentation, interpretation and analysis of the results;
4) Communication and teamwork
Full assessment details/marking rubric is available in Moodle.
- Design water distribution and wastewater collection networks
- Demonstrate a level of communication expected of professional engineers.
3 Online Test
This assessment task consists of one Online Test with two parts. The main characteristics of the Online Test are:
There will be two parts of the online test: Part A and Part B.
Parts A and B of the test cover the contents of weeks 1-5 and 6-12, respectively.
You will have 120 minutes from when you start your attempt to submit your answers.
You will be allowed to attempt each part of the test two times within a given time frame. The highest of the two attempts will be your final score for the part of the test.
There shall be a minimum of two hours between the two attempts.
Each part will have 20 questions. Questions may vary from student to student and may change with different attempts.
Each part will contribute 20% towards your final grade. (Part A 20% + Part B 20 % = 40% from Online Test).
You must get a combined 20/40 (50%) from parts A and B to pass this assessment.
Part A will be open from 09:00am AEST Monday Week 6 to 09:00 am AEST Monday Week 7. Part B will be open from 09:00 am AEST Monday Review/Exam Week to 09.00 AEST Monday Exam Week.
After the certification of grades.
Answers will be automatically marked correct or incorrect.
- Characterise the quality parameters of potable water and wastewater
- Formulate a preliminary design of water and wastewater treatment plants
- Design water distribution and wastewater collection networks
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