Wetlands for Water Quality
3-weeks short course
AIMS
Promoting functional aspects, conservation and management of wetlands and riverine floodplain ecosystems.
OBJECTIVES
The participants should be able to identify wetlands, define their management requirements and apply their water quality function in sustainable water treatment.
After successful completion of this module participants will be able to:
COURSE CONTENT
The module will cover the following main areas:
a. Natural wetlands
b. Wastewater characteristics
c. Use of natural wetlands for wastewater treatment
d. Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatments
SYLLABUS
LECTURERS/TRAINERS
Dr. J. Kipkemboi, H. Ngirigacha, Dr. H. van Bruggen, Eng. Muchiri, Dr. M. Abira, Prof. F. Kansiime, Dr.N. Azza, Dr. M. Abira, Dr. Richard Kimwaga, R. Njoroge, Geofrey Ongondo.
PARTNERS: Egerton Unviersity, Kenya, UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands
COURSE LOCATION. Egerton University, Kenya
COURSE FEE (EURO): € 2,475.-- (tuition fee)
TIME PERIOD: 10th April - 27th April 2012
At the end of the course all short course participants may receive a certificate of attendance. For those participants who wish to finalize their course with an ECTS (European Credit System) certificate, an examination will take place. Please contact the module coordinator for further details.
DURATION IN WEEKS: 3 weeks
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 28th February 2012
Promoting functional aspects, conservation and management of wetlands and riverine floodplain ecosystems.
OBJECTIVES
The participants should be able to identify wetlands, define their management requirements and apply their water quality function in sustainable water treatment.
After successful completion of this module participants will be able to:
- Identify types of wetlands and explain processes in natural wetlands, assess their functions and values
- Explain the water quality function and the process of wastewater purification by natural and constructed wetlands
- Design
and operate constructed wetlands
for wastewater treatment
COURSE CONTENT
The module will cover the following main areas:
a. Natural wetlands
b. Wastewater characteristics
c. Use of natural wetlands for wastewater treatment
d. Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatments
SYLLABUS
Introduction to natural wetlands: Definition and characteristics of wetlands, classification, wetland biota, vegetation zonation and dynamics, wetland assessment and monitoring, functions and values, sustainable use and community based wetland management, wetlands and climate
Wastewater sources & characteristics: Challenges and options for wastewater management - conventional wastewater treatment, use of wetlands and eco-sanitation
Use of natural wetlands for wastewater treatment: Basic principles, the role of the different wetland components (biota, soil and water), contaminant removal mechanisms, natural wetlands for water treatment - case studies
Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment: Why constructed wetlands? Types of constructed wetlands, factors influencing performance, design, construction and set up (features, criteria, wetland sizing, planting), operation and maintenance, case studies - industrial and domestic constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment and modelling. Economics of constructed wetlands and re-use of treated wastewater.LECTURERS/TRAINERS
Dr. J. Kipkemboi, H. Ngirigacha, Dr. H. van Bruggen, Eng. Muchiri, Dr. M. Abira, Prof. F. Kansiime, Dr.N. Azza, Dr. M. Abira, Dr. Richard Kimwaga, R. Njoroge, Geofrey Ongondo.
PARTNERS: Egerton Unviersity, Kenya, UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands
COURSE LOCATION. Egerton University, Kenya
COURSE FEE (EURO): € 2,475.-- (tuition fee)
TIME PERIOD: 10th April - 27th April 2012
At the end of the course all short course participants may receive a certificate of attendance. For those participants who wish to finalize their course with an ECTS (European Credit System) certificate, an examination will take place. Please contact the module coordinator for further details.
DURATION IN WEEKS: 3 weeks
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 28th February 2012
Last modified
2011-10-28
New joint MSc programme LWM