Water and Wastewater Treatment unit (ENG420)

Introduction

This unit covers the principles and practices of water and wastewater engineering, equipping students with the knowledge to ensure safe, sustainable, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Key topics include water quality assessment, regulatory compliance, treatment technologies, effluent disposal, and resource recovery. Students will explore the modelling of treatment processes, evaluate pumping and distribution networks, and apply modern sustainability frameworks to system design.

Through lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises, students will gain authentic experience in evaluating and managing water related systems and environmental impact mitigation strategies. The unit integrates climate-safe principles, ensuring infrastructure is resilient to changing environmental conditions, water scarcity, and pollution challenges.

Students will develop technical, analytical, and evaluation skills through weekly problem-solving exercises, assessments, and a capstone design project, ensuring they are work-ready for careers in water and environmental engineering.

Summary

Unit name	Water and Wastewater Treatment
Unit code	ENG420
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Anna Wrobel-Tobiszewska
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss water quality parameters and pollutants in relation to regulatory standards
• Explain the principles of water and wastewater treatment processes
• Perform design calculations for specific water and wastewater systems operations
• Design water and wastewater treatment systems to meet regulatory and sustainability performance criteria

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG205 Fluid Mechanics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 2h lecture 1 x 2h tutorial
Assessment	Lab Experiment and Site Visit (30%)|Treatment Processes and Regulations (30%)|Project (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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