Integrative Project IV: Environmental Technology
Code: 106764Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | OB | 3 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Ernest Marco Urrea
- Email :
- ernest.marco@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Xavier Font Segura
- Cristina Palet Ballus
- Raquel Barrena Gomez
- Susana Toboso Chavero
- Antonio Calvo Lopez
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Having studied the following subjects:
- Environmental engineering
- Water science and technology
- Prevention, recycling and waste treatment
Objectives
The objectives of the subject are to integrate the knowledge acquired in the previous subjects in the field of environmental technology, especially on the subject of waste water treatment, the drinking water treatment and the treatment and management of solid wastes.
Learning outcomes
- CM30 (Evaluate real case studies on environmental problems and conflicts.) Evaluate real case studies on environmental problems and conflicts.
- CM31 (Evaluate factors related to the Sustainable Development Goals associated with a specific environmental problem.) Evaluate factors related to the Sustainable Development Goals associated with a specific environmental problem.
- CM32 (Undertake environmental projects based on real case studies, working in small groups.) Undertake environmental projects based on real case studies, working in small groups.
- KM40 (Recognise the main infrastructures and processes of water, energy and waste management in an urban environment.) Recognise the main infrastructures and processes of water, energy and waste management in an urban environment.
- SM38 (Incorporate the scientific, technological and social knowledge associated with a specific available problem.) Incorporate the scientific, technological and social knowledge associated with a specific available problem.
- SM39 (Apply the main techniques and elements for environmental sampling and to obtain qualitative and quantitative data relevant to environmental sciences.) Apply the main techniques and elements for environmental sampling and to obtain qualitative and quantitative data relevant to environmental sciences.
- SM40 (Critically examine public and scientific information on the environment, in relation to a specific problem.) Critically examine public and scientific information on the environment, in relation to a specific problem.
Contents
The course content will cover different aspects of urban wastewater and waste treatment and management, as well as water purification, through visits to facilities, specific seminars, and laboratory analyses of real samples.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on a study case | 12 | 0.48 | |
| Theory classes | 8 | 0.32 | |
| Study | 82 | 3.28 | |
| Seminars | 8 | 0.32 | |
| Laboratory report | 4 | 0.16 | |
| Visits to facilities | 26 | 1.04 | |
| Laboratory practices | 8 | 0.32 |
The course includes the following activities:
- Visits to waste and water treatment facilities to understand the different configurations and operating systems of these plants. A guided tour of the UAB campus will also be carried out to study some innovative experiences in the fields of waste, water, or energy management.
- Laboratory sessions where key parameters of water samples collected during the visits will be analyzed.
- Theoretical classes presenting different life cycle analysis methodologies for waste and water.
- Seminars will be held after the site visits to provide a more in-depth understanding of the processes carried out at the facilities visited, as well as before and after the laboratory practical sessions.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report on a study case | 30 | 0 | 0 | CM30, CM31, CM32, KM40, SM38, SM40 |
| Laboratory report | 20 | 0 | 0 | KM40, SM38, SM39, SM40 |
| Exam | 50 | 2 | 0.08 | CM30, CM31, KM40, SM38, SM40 |
The evaluation will be carried out through three different activities:
- The delivery of a report based on the results obtained in the laboratory (20%).
- The delivery and presentation of a technical report on a case study (30%).
- A theoretical exam (50%).
The non-participation in any of the assessment activities will be assessed with a zero. For a student to pass the subject through continuous assessment it is necessary to obtain a minimum mark of 2 in the exam and a 5 in the weighted average of the different activities of the subject. If grade 5 is not achevieved globally, the student may undergo a resit exam. In this case, the marks of the laboratory report and the technical report will remain unchanged.
Attendance at all site visits is compulsory to pass the course. Absence from two site visits, even if duly justified, will result in a failing grade for the course.
This course does not provide for a single evaluation system.
Without prejudice to other disciplinary measures, and in accordance with current academic regulations, any irregularities committed by the student that could lead to a variation of the score of an evaluation act will be marked with a zero. Therefore, copying or allowing to copy in an evaluation activity will imply a zero (0).
Bibliography
- Biological Wastewater Treatment: principles, Modelling and Design. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/9781789060362
- Composting: Fundamentals and Recent Advances. A. Sanchez, T. Gea, X. Font, A. Artla, R. barrena, J. Moral-Vico. Royal Society of Chemistry. 2025.
- Nielsen, C.M. López-Vázquez, D. Brdjanovic. Experimental Methods in Wastewater Treatment. IWA Publishing. London. 2016
- Agència de Residus de Catalunya, www.arc.cat
- Agència Catalana de l'Aigua: www.aca.gencat.cat
Software
It is not required a specific software.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 1 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
| (SEM) Seminars | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (VEXT) Visites externes a entitats | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 2 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
| (SEM) Seminars | 2 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (VEXT) Visites externes a entitats | 2 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 3 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
| (SEM) Seminars | 3 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (VEXT) Visites externes a entitats | 3 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 4 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
| (SEM) Seminars | 4 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (VEXT) Visites externes a entitats | 4 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |