School Of Natural SciencesWater and Wastewater MicrobiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: MI807A.1
Discipline: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
To provide an understanding of the microbiology of water and wastewater and the role of the micro organisms in waste treatment, utilisation and management. The topics addressed will include the following: water and wastewater characteristics, microbial characterisation, nutrient transformations, methods in waste utilisation and, management, industrial effluent treatment process, novel treatment process and recycling technology.