Technologies of wastewater treatment Field of study: Aquamatics - Interdisciplinary Management of Water Environments
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024

Module name: Technologies of wastewater treatment
Module code: AQ_011
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the course, students acquire knowledge about the composition of wastewater, physical, chemical and biochemical processes taking place in domestic, industrial and surface wastewater, investigate wastewater treatment methods and intensive and extensive wastewater treatment technologies, and acquaint with the principles of design of primary, secondary and tertiary cleaning circuits. Students will be able to select appropriate wastewater treatment and sludge treatment technology and equipment, will be able to assess the environmental impact of water treatment plants and to choose measures for its reduction.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
To describe the composition of wastewater, its pollution parameters and the main factors influencing wastewater pollution [01]
 AQ2_W01 [3/5] AQ2_W02 [5/5]
To gain an understanding of biochemical processes in wastewater and nature, the conditions of these processes. [02]
 AQ2_W04 [5/5] AQ2_W05 [5/5]
Describe mechanical and biological wastewater treatment methods and technologies. [03]
 AQ2_W04 [4/5] AQ2_W05 [4/5]
Describe natural wastewater treatment methods and technologies. [04]
 AQ2_U01 [4/5] AQ2_U02 [5/5] AQ2_U03 [4/5] AQ2_K02 [3/5]
To gain an understanding of biological and chemical methods of biological and chemical removal of phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater. [05]
 AQ2_U03 [3/5] AQ2_U04 [4/5] AQ2_U06 [4/5]
Describe the sewage sludge formed during the sewage treatment process, its treatment methods. [06]
 AQ2_U03 [4/5] AQ2_U04 [4/5] AQ2_U06 [4/5]
To be able to select the technological scheme of wastewater treatment, and equipment, perform calculations of their parameters to ensure the required treatment results. [07]
 AQ2_W02 [4/5] AQ2_U07 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06]  		exam 01 02 05
laboratory classes [02] 30 Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work 03 04 06 07
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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