Course Objectives:
Natural environments are complex systems involving many drivers and interacting components. This course presents a dynamic systems approach to understanding and modelling surface water systems. The emphasis will be on developing and analyzing models that describe the material flows and feedback processes within surface water systems and the influence of environmental management. These models help investigate, understand, represent the current, and predict the environment's future state and generate 'what-if' scenarios under alternative policy interventions. This course introduces fundamental modelling concepts and their applications in simulating pollutant fate and transport problems in surface water systems.
Course Objectives:
Water, the cornerstone of life, is a unique substance with complex physicochemical properties. Understanding these properties and the processes governing water behavior is crucial for various disciplines, including environmental engineering. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles that dictate the physical and chemical characteristics of water, as well as the various relevant processes in water and wastewater treatment.