Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand the following concepts:
Ecological systems of surface water. Biotopes. Biocommunities. Autotrophic - heterotrophic organisms. Trophic levels. Physico-chemical phenomena in aquatic ecosystems. Anaerosi. Absorption. Transport. Diffusion. Dispersion. Sedimentation. Biochemical phenomena in aquatic ecosystems. Pollutant loads. Biological and chemical oxygen demand. Microorganisms. Biomass production. Biodegradation. Nitrification - denitrification. Eutrophication. Photosynthesis. Breathing. Anaerobiosis. General hydrodynamic equations. Quality models. Parameter estimation. Numerical algorithms. Surface water quality standards . Standards and legislation. Improvement and water quality control.
Course Content (Syllabus)
Ecological systems of surface water. Biotopes. Biocommunities. Autotrophic - heterotrophic organisms. Trophic levels. Physico-chemical phenomena in aquatic ecosystems. Anaerosi. Absorption. Transport. Diffusion. Dispersion. Sedimentation. Biochemical phenomena in aquatic ecosystems. Pollutant loads. Biological and chemical oxygen demand. Microorganisms. Biomass production. Biodegradation. Nitrification - denitrification. Eutrophication. Photosynthesis. Breathing. Anaerobiosis. General hydrodynamic equations. Quality models. Parameter estimation. Numerical algorithms. Surface water quality standards . Standards and legislation. Improvement and water quality control.