WATR 3800 Sustainable Water Technology

Year
Year 3
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description

Innovative technologies for water conservation, reuse, and energy-efficient treatment in modern facilities.

About the course

This course explores the latest innovations in water technology, focusing on methods for conserving water, reusing treated effluent, and improving the energy efficiency of treatment plants. You will study how modern facilities can reduce their environmental impact while maintaining high standards of water quality. Topics include advanced filtration, membrane technologies, and energy recovery systems.

Who takes this course

This course is an elective for students in the Environmental Technology program.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

Learning outcomes

  • Evaluate emerging technologies for water reuse and conservation in industrial and municipal settings.
  • Design energy-efficient treatment processes that reduce carbon footprints.
  • Assess the environmental impact of new water technologies using lifecycle analysis.
  • Compare cost-effectiveness of traditional versus sustainable water management systems.

Evaluation

Component Weight (%)
Mid-term project 30
Case study analysis 25
Final design proposal 45