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Physics of Water 2024

Intended learning outcome

At the end of this lecture series, student should be able to
1. Describe the physical properties of water and the importance of those properties in aquatic systems
2. Explain the density variation responding to temperature fluctuations
3. Read the phase diagram of water
4. Explain super critical water formation,, characteristics and its applications
4. Define fundamentals of, thermodynamics and  fluid dynamics

Evaluation
End semester written examination (80%)
Class tutorials (20 %)

References
Spellman, F.R 2014. The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications. Third Edition. CRC Press

LIM2132: Microbial quality in Water

Intended Learning Outcomes: 

At the end of the Course Unit students should be able to

1: describe microbiological principles

2: apply principles to manage freshwater systems

Theory (24h) and Practical (18h)

Contents: 

Microorganisms and potable water, Origin of microorganisms of public health significance, Characteristics, types, metabolism, multiplication, survival, Health problems caused by polluted drinking water, Epidemiology of drinking water infections, Risk assessment methods, Microorganisms in sewage treatment, pathogens in sewage, Disinfection of effluent, International regulations and WHO guidelines on pool and spa management, Transmission of infections as a result of chemical quality of pool water, occupational health & safety in the pools.

References: Gabriel, B., 2014. Microbiology of Drinking Water Production and Distribution, Wiley-Blackwell. Helen B. 2013. Waterborne Pathogens: Detection Methods and Applications, Academic Press.

Evaluation:

End semester exam (theory) – 80%

End semester exam (practical) – 20%


Analytical Chemistry II

Organic Chemistry

After successful completion of this course, student should be able to:

Identify, classify and analyze structures of organic compounds.

Describe and recognize isomerism and conformational analysis of organic compounds.

Describe and recognize reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.

Course Content: 

Basic concepts in organic chemistry.

Nomenclature of organic compounds.

Conformational analysis, isomerism and reactivity of aliphatic compounds.

Concepts of aromaticity and reactions of aromatic compounds.

Basic concepts in natural product chemistry.

Evaluation:

End semester exam (Theory) 70%

End semester exam (Practical) 20%

Continuous assessment 10%





Theoretical Ecology and Ecological Modelling

Intended Learning Outcome

At the end of the module students should be able to describe relationships between aquatic organisms and their environment

Course Contents
1. Introduction to ecology,
2. Ecological principles and special features of aquatic habitats,
3. Energy and material utilization,
4. Transition through biotic and abiotic interactions and niches aggregation,
5. Primary and secondary production,
6. Population dynamics and models applied in freshwater communities,
7. Growth models,
8. Ecotones,
9. Methods in ecological research

Theory (37 hrs) 
Practicals (24 hrs)

References
Lampert, W. and Sommer, U. 2007. LimnoloEcology. The ecology of Lakes and Streams. SEcond Edition, Oxford University Press

Walter K, D and Whiles, M. 2010. Freshwater Ecology, Concepts and Environmental Applications of Limnology. Second Edition. Academic Press

Evaluation
End Semester Exam (Theory) - 80 %
End semester Exam (Practical) - 20 %





Physics of Water

Self enrolment

Intended learning outcome

At the end of this lecture series, student should be able to
1. Describe the physical properties of water and the importance of those properties in aquatic systems
2. Explain the density variation responding to temperature fluctuations
3. Read the phase diagram of water
4. Explain super critical water formation,, characteristics and its applications
4. Define fundamentals of, thermodynamics and  fluid dynamics

Evaluation
End semester written examination (80%)
Class tutorials (20 %)

References
Spellman, F.R 2014. The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications. Third Edition. CRC Press


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