Student Responsibilities

Be familiar with University policy and College procedures and act in accordance with those policies and procedures.

It is the responsibility of the student to retain a copy of any work submitted. Students must produce these documents upon request. Copies should be retained until the end of the grade appeal period each term.

The student is to perform the required due diligence for their assessment grade and rectify as soon as possible upon finding any errors.

 

Late Assessment Submission Penalty

From 1 July 2022, Students enrolled in Session-based units with written assessments will have the following university standard late penalty applied. Please see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/assessments for more information.

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of '0' will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11:55 pm except final exam and mid-term Quizz. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.

For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Resubmission option

Resubmission of any assessment task is not allowed under any circumstances.

 

Notifications

Formal notification of assessment tasks, grading rubrics, and due dates will be posted on iLearn. Although all reasonable measures to ensure the information is accurate, The University reserves the right to make changes without notice. Each student is responsible for checking iLearn for changes and updates.

 

Report and Assignment Tasks

Assignment Problems will be posted on iLearn at least one week before their submission date. Assignment solutions will be posted within a week after the submission date. Submissions will not be accepted once the solution is posted.

 

Assignment submissions and plagiarism policies

All assignments and reports must be submitted electronically through iLearn (in pdf format). Submissions will undergo plagiarism checkers using the Turnitin software and any work deemed to have a 30% or higher similarity score may incur an academic penalty. For more details on the policies of academic penalties relating to academic honesty, please refer to the policies and procedures section below.

Submissions are expected to be typed set in a logical layout and sequence. Markers WILL NOT grade poorly organized or illegible scans or drafts. The expected workload includes the preparation of final copies and clear diagrams.

 

Grading and passing requirements for unit

For further details about grading, please refer below to the policies and procedures section.

In order to pass this unit, a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).

The unit will be graded according to the Macquarie University Grading policy. The following grades will be used according to the listed numerical range:

ASSESSMENT GRADES AND STATUS

GRADE RANGE STATUS ( ‘Standard Grade’ in AMIS) DESCRIPTION

HD 85-100 Pass Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality, insight, or creativity in identifying, generating, and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem-solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions, and their implications; creativity in the application as appropriate to the program.

D 75-84 Pass Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles, and theories, distinctive insight, and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is a demonstration of frequent originality or creativity in defining and analyzing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the program and the audience.

CR 65-74 Pass Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is a demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the program.

P 50-64 Pass Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is a demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the program; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the program. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.

F 0-49 Fail Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing, or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the program.

Final Examinations

Final examinations will typically take place at the end of the semester. For further information, please refer to the Examination Timetable website on www.mq.edu.au

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.

Textbook(s):

Wastewater Engineering Fifth Edition

Treatment and Resource Recovery

By: Inc. Metcalf & Eddy, George Tchobanoglous, H. David Stensel, Ryujiro Tsuchihashi, Franklin L. Burton

 

Online Platform:

The iLearn Page will provide all necessary information related to the subject.

Equipment Required:

1. Scientific Calculator: A high-quality scientific calculator is essential for this course. You are also expected to familiarise yourself with its various functions and operations.
2. Personal Device (Laptop/Tablet/Mobile Phone): A personal device, such as a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone, is necessary for accessing the iLearn resources.

Ensure you procure these resources and familiarise yourself with the online platform before our first class for an optimal learning experience.

 

Teaching Schedule for Semester 2, 2024 (subjected to minor changes)

Lectures: Monday 12 pm- 2pm (Online Via ZOOM)

Workshops/Practicals: Tuesday 9 am- 11am (11 Wally’s Walk 180);

                                     Tuesday 12pm – 2pm (Venue- 01 CC 109)

Week	Lecture topics (Online Delivery)	(SGTA) Workshops /Practicals	Assessment
1	Unit General Information; Introduction to Wastewater Engineering and process analysis including reaction rates kinetics	NO SGTA
2	Week 1 review; Types of reactors; Wastewater sources and productions including: Wastewater flowrates and constituent loading	SGTA
3	Wastewater Characteristics	SGTA	Project Assignment (40%), Project Brief will be issued in Week 3. Projects Groups will be also assigned in Week 3 Part A- 2 Online Quizzes 5%, 1st Quiz (2.5%)- Week 4, Friday 2nd Quiz (2.5%)- Week 10, Friday Part B- Example Site Visit 5%, WEEK 10, Tuesday Part C- Group Report 20%, Week 12, Friday Part D- Presentation – 10%, Week 13, Tuesday (During workshops)
4	Wastewater treatment process selection and design, including: Physical Unit processes	SGTA	Project Assignment Part A, 1st Quiz (2.5%)- Week 4, Friday
5	Fundamentals of biological treatment, including: Suspended growth biological treatment Attached growth and combined biological treatment	SGTA and QUIZ 1 Review
6	Wastewater treatment process selection and design, including: Biological treatment part 2	Group planning their projects
7	MID-TERM EXAM	Revision and Consultation	MID-TERM EXAM (Worth 20%) due on Week 7
8 (9th September)	Guest Lecture *	SGTA and Mid-Term Exam Review	*Attendance required from all students
16th Sep to 27th Sep	SEMESTER BREAK	SEMESTER BREAK
9	Wastewater treatment process selection and design, including: Biological treatment part 3 (-Nitrification, Denitrification)	SGTA
10	Wastewater treatment process selection and design, including: Chemical Treatment Separation processes for removal of residual constituents	Wastewater treatment plant Site Visit (Virtual Tour)	Project Assignment Part B- Example Site Visit (FIELD TRIP or VIRTUAL TOUR, TBC) 5%, WEEK 10, Tuesday Part A, 2nd Quiz (2.5%)- Week 10, Friday
11	Disinfection processes and treatment of sludges, including: Biosolids processing, resource recovery and beneficial use Emerging contaminants	SGTA	Online Quiz 2_ 2.5%
12	Advance water treatment process	SGTA and Quiz 2 Review	Project Assignment Part C- Group Report 20%, Week 12, Friday
13	Group Presentation on Project	REVISION and Consultation	Project Assignment Part D- Presentation – 10%, Week 13, Tuesday

Refer to iLearn for more information.

Week 1

There will be no pracs/SGTAs in week 1. The SGTAs will start from Week 2 only.

Methods of Communication

We will communicate with you via your university email or through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to bandita.mainali@mq.edu.au from your university email address.

COVID Information

For the latest information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please refer to the Coronavirus infection page on the Macquarie website: https://www.mq.edu.au/about/coronavirus-faqs. Remember to check this page regularly in case the information and requirements change during semester. If there are any changes to this unit in relation to COVID, these will be communicated via iLearn.

EA Competency Standard		Unit Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Skill Base	1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.	ULO1, ULO2
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.	ULO2, ULO3
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge	ULO2, ULO3
	1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions	ULO3
	1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice	ULO2, ULO3
	1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.
Engineering Application Ability	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving	ULO1, ULO2, ULO3
	2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.	ULO1, ULO2, ULO3
	2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.	ULO3
	2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
Professional and Personal Attributes	3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
	3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.	ULO4
	3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.	ULO3
	3.4 Professional use and management of information.
	3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
	3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership	ULO3, ULO4