May 04, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CV 421 - Unit Operations and Processes Laboratory

2 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
Combination of classroom study and laboratory investigation of unit operations and processes used in water and wastewater treatment. Biological processes include activated sludge and anaerobic digestion; physical/chemical operations and processes include coagulation/flocculation/precipitation, sedimentation, filtration, and adsorption/ion exchange. (prereq: CV 320 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the unit operations and processes that can feasibly achieve a specified percent reduction in contaminants of concern
• Develop laboratory skills for the analysis and monitoring of water and wastewater treatment operations and processes
• Collect monitoring data/samples and perform laboratory tests as needed to determine loading rates, operating parameters, and process performance
• Prepare reports summarizing laboratory procedures and results
Prerequisites by Topic
• No prerequisite topics appended.
Course Topics
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Laboratory Topics
• No laboratory topics appended.
Coordinator
Stephen Arant



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