Sanitary Engineering CIVL 4334

Course description:

This course will introduce the principles and practices of wastewater and storm-water collection systems. Sewer design issues, the hydraulic design of gravity and pressure sewers, sewer system layout, appurtenances and structural design of sewer lines will be discussed. In addition, an introduction to wastewater and sludge treatment will be provided.

Course Aims:

The main aims of this course are to:
  •  Provide students with a broad understanding of design and operation of wastewater collection systems.
  •  Present the basic design and materials used in storm-water systems. 
  •  Give students an overview of various wastewater treatment methods.
  •  Explore various sludge treatment methods.

Course outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  •  Define different types of sewer systems and sources of sanitary sewage.
  •  Determine quantity of sanitary sewage.
  •  Quantify quantities of storm water using various methods. Explain physical, chemical and biological characteristics of sewage. Design of wastewater collection system.
  •  Discuss types of sewer line rehabilitation and corrosion control.