Water Treatment and Desalination

COURSE OVERVIEW

The “Water Treatment and Desalination” micro-credential program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand water treatment processes, particularly in desalination.

Participants will explore various treatment methods for drinking and industrial water, including conventional filtration, reverse osmosis, and advanced desalination technologies. This program emphasizes sustainable practices and emerging trends in the water sector, preparing learners to address global water challenges, especially in arid regions like Bahrain.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

Overview of Water Treatment Processes
Advanced Filtration Techniques
Environmental and Public Health Impacts
Introduction to Desalination Technologies
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Desalination
Managing Water Treatment and Desalination Plants

TARGET AUDIENCE

Water treatment and utility professionals
Engineers and technicians in the water and environmental sectors
Environmental science students and graduates
Public health officials and policy-makers interested in water management
Individuals involved in sustainable resource management

Basic knowledge of water systems
A high school diploma or equivalent; experience in engineering, science, or environmental fields is beneficial

Online Learning: Pre-recorded lectures and reading materials via a Learning Management System (LMS).
In-Person Workshops: Practical workshops and demonstrations on water treatment and desalination technologies.
Site Visits: Guided tours of local desalination and water treatment plants.
Webinars: Live sessions with experts in the field.

Quizzes: 20%
Laboratory Practical Assessments: 40%
Group Project: 20%
Final Exam: 20%

Brochure

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Instructor

^{Dr. Wael Amer}

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Date

^{To be announced}

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No of Students

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Hours

^{12 hours (6 hours per week)}

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Duration

^{2 Weeks}

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Degree Program

^Certificate

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Fees

^{250 BHD}

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Level

^Intermediate

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Language

^English

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Venue

^{University of Bahrain
Lab & Classroom}

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Time

^{Week 1: Fri-Sat 5 PM – 7 PM (2 Hours) (online)
Week 2: Mon-Tue 1 PM – 6.5 PM (2.5 Hours) (In-person)}

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CONTACT

^{For further Information, please contact:
Mr. Mohammed Al-Hooti
Tel: +973-33777339
Email: malhooti@uob.edu.bh}