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Introduction to Urban Water Management
Siedlungswasserwirtschaft GZ
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:33
Abstract
Introduction to urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sluge treatment)
Objective
This course provides an introduction and an overview over the topics of urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sludge treatment). It supports the understanding of the interactions of the relevant technical and natural systems. Simple models for the design are introduced. The competencies of process understanding, system understanding, modeling, concept development and data analysis & interpretation are taught, applied and examined.
Content
Overview over the field of urban water management. Introduction into systems analysis. Characterization of water and water quality. Requirement of drinking water, production of wastewater and pollutants Production and supply of drinking water. Urban drainage, treatment of combined sewer overflow. Wastewater treatment, nutrient elimination, sludge handling. Planning of urban water infrastructure.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Gujer, W.: Siedlungswasserwirtschaft, 3. Aufl., Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007Handouts
Learning Materials (Links)
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Alle Unterlagen sind erlaubt. Alle Taschenrechner ohne externe Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten sind erlaubt.
Course Components
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Siedlungswasserwirtschaft GZ
Mo 08 - 10 Uhr (Vorlesung und Übungsgruppen)
Di 08 - 10 Uhr (Vorlesung)
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4 h weekly |
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