The course is aimed at widening and deepening the knowledge in the field of environmental protection acquired during BSc level degree. The focus of the course is on urban pollution, on industrial wastewater treatment and on soil remediation. Moreover, seminars on specific topics are provided related to innovative and emerging environmental biotechnologies in the field of sanitary engineering.
To improve the background knowledge in the field of sanitary engineering.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, practicals and guided visits to treatment plants
Type of Assessment
Oral exam
Course program
A. Soil, subsoil and sediments pollution
1. Diffuse pollution
2. Soil-contaminants interaction
3. Agricultural, industrial and urban pollution
4. Management and control of environemntal pollution at basin scale
B. Water and Wastewater Treatment
1. Aerobic attached-growth and granular treatment processes
2. Advanced biological nutrient removal
3. Membrane treatment
4. Industrial wastewater treatment
5. Arsenic removal
6. Respirometric tecniques for processes and wastewater characterization