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VM8203

Advanced Water Chemistry

Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Oral examination and Work

About

About the course

Course content

Chemical quality of natural water. The carbonate system and buffer capacity of natural waters. Dissolution and precipitation reactions in relation to water quality. The effect of water quality on cement material in environmental engineering constructions. Red-ox conditions in water. Selected topics on water pollution.

Learning outcome

The student will learn theory and principles of chemical equilibrium used for evaluation of water quality in water and waste water treatment.

Learning methods and activities

Seminars and supervised self study. Individual project work. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.

Course materials

Selected papers and textbook chapters.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Arbeider
Weighting 30/100 Duration 2 uker
Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 70/100 Date 2010-12-02 Duration 1 timer

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Arbeider
Weighting 30/100 Duration 2 uker
Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 70/100 Duration 1 timer

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