Course - Introduction to water and environmental engineering - BYGA2226
BYGA2226 - Introduction to water and environmental engineering
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
This course addresses significant challenges and fundamental solutions in water and environmental engineering and is divided into three main thematic areas.
The first thematic area gives an introduction to the main national and international challenges within the water and sanitation sector, such as climate change, public health, ageing infrastructure and water contamination.
The second thematic area gives fundamental theoretical knowledge in the following:
- Water Supply Systems: type of water sources and treatment methods
- Wastewater systems: characteristics of wastewater, centralized and decentralized wastewater treatment, wastewater treatment methods.
- Stormwater management: basic solutions for the management of stormwater.
The third theme gives an introduction to programming and digital tools for modeling and simulation of simple water and environmental engineering facilities.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate must be able to
- Give an account of important challenges in the field of water and environmental engineering
- Explain technical systems for water supply, storm water and waste water management Give an account of basic water quality and compositions of waste water
- Give an account of common methods for water treatment, sewage treatment and stormwater management
- Carry out simple dimensioning of water and environmental engineering facilities using programming (Python) and digital tools.
Skills
The candidate can
- Outline the technical structure of water and environmental engineering facilities associated with water supply, stormwater management and sewage treatment and explain simple connections
- Choose between simple methods for water treatment, sewage treatment and stormwater management
General competence
The candidate must
- Understand the importance of environmental considerations within the construction field and how to work with this in the direction of sustainable and smart water infrastructure.
- Be able to present results and analyzes in writing and orally.
- Update their knowledge within the field through information gathering Master professional expressions and communicate with other professionals.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises related to the theoretical basis are given as well as problem-based tasks for calculation and assessment of solutions in technical systems in practice. Fieldwork and lab exercises related to the basic theory are arranged. Inspections in water and environmental engineering facilities. Use of programming (Python) and digital tools (WATPRO).
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit, the form of the examination may be changed from written to oral. Re-sit exam: August.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Recommended previous knowledge
No prior knowledge requirement
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
- "Vann- og avløpsteknikk": Lærebok utgitt i 2014 av Norsk Vann
- VA- miljøblad
- Notat
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Engineering Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2025-06-04 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates G132 Gnisten/Fagskolen 11 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"