Graduate Education Institute · Urban Studies and Management · Master
Course Objective
The main objectives of the course are; 1. To introduce the basic concepts of water quality management 2. To gain ability to evaluate water quality problems 3. Ability to produce wide-ranging solutions for sustainability of natural resources bring
Course Content
Water quality, water pollution, pollution sources, pollutants and water the importance of quality parameters and their use in assessing water quality, water quality standards, quality changes that occur in water quality due to various useful uses, water quality related legislation, monitoring and supervision, national and international practices related to water quality management, modeling and water quality management studies.
Required Resources
LECTURE NOTES.
Recommended Resources
LECTURE NOTES.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Determination of pollutant sources will be based on various uses and point and spread sourcesassessment of water pollution
- Comprehension of water quality standards and standards as well as understanding water quality legislationand interpretation
- Understanding the importance of water, the relationship between water quality parameters and quality of watermake water quality assessment by looking at numerical values of parameters
- Determination of the quality of water required for the useful purposes of water
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Assignment | 3 | 15 | 45 |
| Practice | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Course Importance and Content | Source scan |
| 2 | Basic Statistics for Environmental Engineers: Data Analysis | Source scan |
| 3 | Basic Statistics for Environmental Engineers: Data Analysis | Source scan |
| 4 | Concept of Mass Balance and Related to Environmental Processes | Source scan |
| 5 | Ecosystems, Water Quality Indicators and Standards | Source scan |
| 6 | Basic Engineering Economics and Project Evaluation Analysis | Source scan |
| 7 | Non-revenue Water (Loss / Leak) Management in Water Supply and Distribution Systems | Source scan |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Energy Efficiency in Wastewater Treatment Plants | Source scan |
| 10 | General Legal and Administrative Framework for Water Management in Turkey | Source scan |
| 11 | Integrated Water Management Based on EU-Compatible Water Basins: Watershed Protection Action Plans, Watershed Management Plans (Marmara Basin, Big Melon Lower Basin Samples) | Source scan |
| 12 | Integrated Water Management Based on EU-Compatible Water Basins: Watershed Protection Action Plans, Watershed Management Plans (Marmara Basin, Big Melon Lower Basin Samples) | Source scan |
| 13 | Water and Wastewater Management in Metropolises - ISKI Example | Source scan |
| 14 | Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources Management: Climate Change | Source scan |
| 15 | Resistant Water Management Principles | Source scan |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam |