Training course – Advanced technologies for water and wastewater treatment

General Objectives of the Course

Raise awareness of the impact of water pollution on ecosystems in general and on human health in particular; Understand the problems associated with water scarcity and contamination; Know the analytical techniques for monitoring and measuring contaminants in water; Provide means of information about the legal framework related to water quality; Provide the necessary tools in terms of theoretical concepts and calculation procedures within the context of selecting and designing equipment for water and wastewater treatment; Discuss the importance of integrating technologies for solving complex problems.

Admission Requirements

Target audience: Researchers, PhD students, technicians, stakeholders and other professionals with an academic degree in sciences with interest for the treatment of water and industrial wastewater.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese or English

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Approved.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Understand the need of controlling water pollution in order to ensure the protection of human health and the environment; Recognize the importance of monitoring water quality and the techniques to do so; Know the legal framework in the context of water quality; Faced with a real problem, they must be able to select and design the appropriate equipment for the water and wastewater treatment, taking into account the final objective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.

Study Programme

Tecnologias Avançadas de Tratamento de Águas e Efluentes

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 162 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 6.0


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