The online course on Cleaner Production and the Water Cycle introduces the concept of Cleaner Production in the context of the water cycle in general and water management in particular. The course focuses on the careful use of the resource water and brings in various tools that can aid saving water.
Learning objectives
Participants will be able to answer:
- what steps can be taken to conserve water in the domestic context;
- how can the benefit to the environment be determined when substituting one process or process component by another;
- how can a systematic environmental management approach contribute to better environmental management in an industry, meaning less resources and/or less water wasted;
- how can environmental considerations in the design stage contribute to better environmental performance in the use phase;
- how can minimizing the generation of waste contribute to better water quality.
Target group
The course on Cleaner Production and the Water Cycle is directed at engineers and scientists working in the urban or industrial water field and wanting to have a better grasp at the efficient dealing with water. As such the module is of interest to engineers and scientists in the fields of urban, municipal and industrial sanitation, water-related chemistry, biologists, water resources, process design and implementation, etc.
Course structure
This online course is to be completed in 4 months at 8 study hours per week. The online learning environment is used for downloading training material and communication. Communication with fellow-students and course moderators can be posted on the 'Ask-the-trainer' page or on the discussion forum eliciting responses from fellow participants.
Course content
- General introduction
- Introduction to cleaner production
- Environmental impact assessment
- Environmental management systems
- Urban water management
- Sustainable nutrient management
- Industrial water management
- Environmental management at UNESCO-IHE
- Group study on industrial production processes
- Water factory
Examination
It is possible to receive ECTS Credit Points by taking an exam at the end of the course (cost of exam included in tuition fee).
Course Brochure
Course details
€600-
M.A. Siebel, PhD, MSc, PE
01 Sep 2012 to 05 Jan 2013
18 weeks
5
31 July 2012-
29 January 2012
06 February 2012
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