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2 modules7 lessons~4 h

Water and Wastewater Microbiology

Indicator organisms, IS 10500, sampling, membrane filtration and MPN, wastewater treatment, soil and air microbiology, and laboratory quality.

What you'll be able to do

✓ Explain indicator organisms and drinking water requirements
✓ Collect and transport water samples correctly
✓ Perform membrane filtration and understand MPN and enzyme methods
✓ Describe wastewater treatment and BOD/COD
✓ Outline soil and air microbiology methods
✓ Apply chain of custody and QC in environmental testing

Syllabus

MODULE 1Drinking water

Indicators, sampling and methods.

Why water microbiology mattersFree preview
Sampling water correctlyFree preview
Testing methods for coliforms and E. coli

MODULE 2Wastewater, soil and airTreatment, other environments and quality.

Wastewater and sewage treatment
Soil and air microbiology essentials
Quality in environmental laboratories
Final exam (20 questions)

Questions

Who is this course for?

Students and staff in water, wastewater and environmental laboratories.

Is there a certificate?

Yes, an educational certificate of completion after the lessons and the final test (pass mark 70 %), verifiable online.

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