Subject Datasheet
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1. Basic Data
1.1 Title
Water quality classification
1.2 Code
BMEEOVKDT82
1.3 Type
Module with associated contact hours
1.4 Contact hours
| Type | Hours/week / (days) |
| Lecture | 28 |
1.5 Evaluation
Exam
1.6 Credits
3
1.7 Coordinator
| name | István Licskó |
| academic rank | Honorary professor |
| licsko.istvan@emk.bme.hu |
1.8 Department
Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering
1.9 Website
1.10 Language of instruction
english
1.11 Curriculum requirements
Ph.D.
1.12 Prerequisites
1.13 Effective date
1 September 2022
2. Objectives and learning outcomes
2.1 Objectives
Development appropriate knowledge in water quality classification of PhD students connecting their specific study area
2.2 Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student:
A. Knowledge
- PhD students will be able to apply the most important basic knowladge of water quality classification, connecting to their specific field
B. Skills
- Development the skills necessary for successful treatment of water quality’s problems appearing on the specific area of PhD students
C. Attitudes
- Arouse the interest of PhD students, furthermore, develop their willingness for cooperation
D. Autonomy and Responsibility
- Development the skills that provide for PhD students to solve problems independently
2.3 Methods
On-site lectures and consultations
2.4 Course outline
| Week | Topics of lectures and/or exercise classes |
| 1. | Groups in water quality classification (physical, chemical, biological, microbiological, radiological, WFD) |
| 2. | Water quality classification concerning the water uses and to achieve good water quality situation (WFD) |
| 3. | Water sampling, site investigation and laboratory measurement |
| 4. | Most important components concerning the physical investigation |
| 5. | Components of chemical investigation |
| 6. | Micropollutants |
| 7. | Water quality classification concerning the drinking water supply |
| 8. | Water quality classification concerning the respects of wastewater treatment and recipients |
| 9. | Water quality classification concerning the different water use |
| 10. | Biological investigation concerning the water quality classification |
| 11. | Microbiological investigation in the water quality classification |
| 12. | Complex water quality classification concerning the eutrophication of ponds and lakes |
| 13. | A new complex water quality classification methodology - an important part of WFD |
| 14. | WFD |
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
2.5 Study materials
2.6 Other information
2.7 Consultation
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II. Subject requirements
Assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes
3.1 General rules
3.2 Assessment methods
| Evaluation form | Abbreviation | Assessed learning outcomes |
| Examination | E | A.1; B.1; C.1; D.1 |
The dates of deadlines of assignments/homework can be found in the detailed course schedule on the subject’s website.
3.3 Evaluation system
| Abbreviation | Score |
| E | 100% |
| Sum | 100% |
3.4 Requirements and validity of signature
70% attendancy on the contact hours
3.5 Grading system
| Grade | Points (P) |
| excellent (5) | 90% |
| good (4) | 80% |
| satisfactory (3) | 70% |
| passed (2) | 60% |
| failed (1) | <60% |
3.6 Retake and repeat
3.7 Estimated workload
| Activity | Hours/semester |
| Active participation on lectures | 28 |
| Sum | 28 |
3.8 Effective date
1 September 2022
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
Inactive courses