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Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries
Unit information: Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries in 2013/14
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| Unit name |
Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries |
| Unit code |
EFMGM3413 |
| Credit points |
15 |
| Level of study |
M/7
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| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Howden |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Department of Civil Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries
Aims:
- To study the relationship between water, sanitation (excreta, wastewater and refuse) and health particularly in developing countries.
- To study the socio-economics of water supply and sanitation developing countries.
- To study the institutional framework for water supply and sanitation project planning and execution in developing countries.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Understand the complex socio-cultural, geo-political and socio-economic factors affecting water resources and sanitation management in developing countries.
- Appreciate the relationship between sanitation and health.
- Understand procedures for planning, design and implementation of sound water supply, excreta, wastewater and refuse management systems.
