The course describes different systems for handling and distribution of water and wastewater, and criteria for evaluation. Principles and fundamentals of biological, chemical and separation methods. A multi-discriplinary approach is used in evaluation of systems. Study visits at plants for wastewater treatment and water treatment are included.
AE2304 Water and Wastewater Handling 7.5 credits
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Information for Spring 2026 Start 13 Jan 2026 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 13 Jan 2026 - 13 Mar 2026
- Periods
- P3 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60155
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Min: 17
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the students should be able to:
- explain water and material flow in society, need for sustainable development, recycling and reuse.
- analyse problems connected to water scarcity, water quality and health, based on historical perspectives and trends.
- describe requirements and formulate goals of water and wastewater handling, and distribution systems.
- apply their knowledge in treatment methods to choose an appropriate technology for water and wastewater handling as a part of urban infrastructure.
- implement their knowledge in hydraulics, chemistry, and/or microbiology in water and wastewater handling and distribution.
- understand and discuss management of water and wastewater handling and distrubution systems based on experiences and trends from urban areas in different countries.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in the field of civil engineering, environmental engineering, or another subject with clear relevance to the course, of at least 180 higher education credits, which includes the following: General Chemistry and/or Environmental Soil Chemistry or equivalent courses, 7.5 higher education credits. Proficiency in English (English B or equivalent).
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Built Environment, Environmental Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle