Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5ÇEV 373Microbiology of Wastewater3+0+03424.11.2018

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Environmental Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The course aims to teach fundamentals of wastewater microbiology, activated sludge processes, sludge microbiology and sludge settling problems, bulking and foaming problems in activated sludge process.
Course Content Fundamentals of microbiology, Cell structure, Cell genetic material, Brief survey of microbial groups: Bacteria, Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, Viruses, Introduction to wastewater treatment, composition of domestic wastewater, Activated sludge processes, Biology of activated sludge, Survey of organisms present in activated sludge flocs, Sludge settling problems, Bulking and Foaming in activated sludge plants, Control of sludge bulking, Foam microbiology and control, Microbiology of nitrification and denitrification, Microbiology of phosphorus removal.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof.Dr. Aslı Seyhan ÇIĞGIN
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Aslı Seyhan ÇIĞGIN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Jenkins D., Richard M.G., Daigger G.T. 2004. Manuel on the Causes and Control of Activated Sludge Bulking, Foaming and Other Solid Seperation Problems. Lewis Publishers, A CRC Company.
Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., Stahl, D.A., Clark, D.P. 2012. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. Pearson Education, Inc.
Seviour R., Nielsen P.H. 2010. Microbial Ecology of Activated Sludge. IWA Publishing.
Wanner J.1994. Activated Sludge Bulking and Foaming Control, Technomic Publishing Company.

Course Category
Engineering %50
Science %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 1 % 15
Final examination 1 % 45
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 1 15
Presentation 1 20 20
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learns microorganism groups which ensure biological transformation in wastewater treatment plants.
2 Evaluates the microbial dynamic and groups in biological treatment processes, understands and discusses its importance in environmental engineering applications.
3 Differentiates the active sludge microorganisms rooted operation problems, defines the problematic microbial groups and correlates the problems with wastewater quality parameters.
4 Interprets the results of microbial population identification analyses.
5 Applies necessary precautions to solve the microorganism rooted operation problems and increase plant performance.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction on the lecture content Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
2 Activated Sludge Concept, Classification of microorganisms Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
3 Microbial Groups, Microbial metabolism Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
4 Microbial Growth Kinetics Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
5 Microbial Growth Kinetics Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
6 Activated Sludge Microbiology Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
7 Activated Sludge Process and Modifications Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
8 Floc Formation in Activated Sludge Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
9 Filamentous Sludge Floating in Activated Sludge Plants Factors Affecting Filamentous Sludge Floating Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
10 Midterm Exam
11 Foam Formation in Activated Sludge Process, Foam Formation Reasons, Microbiology and Control Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
12 Molecular Techniques Used for Identification of Microbial Population in Activated Sludge, rRNA approach in microbial community analyses Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
13 Nitrification, Nitrification Microbiology, Factors Controlling Nitrification Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
14 Denitrification, Denitrification Microbiology, Factors Controlling Denitrification Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
15 Phosphorus Removal Microbiology, Factors Controlling Phosphorus Removal, Indicator microorganisms in water quality control Reading the related chapter of lecture notes

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 4 5 4
C1 4 5 4
C2 4 5 4
C3 4 5 4
C4 4 5 4
C5 4 5 4

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