Water Quality Management Course | IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Gourav Dhar Bhowmick
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 405 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Agricultural and Food Engineering, Integrated Soil and Water Management |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Science of Clean Water: An In-Depth Course from IIT Kharagpur
Water is our most precious resource, and its management is critical for environmental sustainability, public health, and industrial progress. Are you ready to dive deep into the science and engineering behind keeping our water clean? A new, comprehensive online course on Water Quality Management Practices, offered by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, provides the perfect opportunity.
Designed and instructed by Prof. Gourav Dhar Bhowmick, this 12-week program is structured to transform students and professionals into proficient water quality experts. The course moves from fundamental concepts to advanced treatment technologies, offering a complete educational journey.
Meet Your Instructor: A Renowned Expert in Aquacultural Engineering
The course is led by Prof. Gourav Dhar Bhowmick, an accomplished researcher and educator. Since joining IIT Kharagpur as an Assistant Professor in 2021, he has been at the forefront of innovation in water management. His expertise is particularly strong in:
- Bio-engineering interfaces for aquaculture, including the design and operation of Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
- Developing smart aquaponics systems for sustainable urban farming.
- End-of-pipe treatment for aquaculture systems, focusing on pollutant removal and biogas production.
With a Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur, post-doctoral research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, and recognition like the prestigious GYTI award, Prof. Bhowmick brings both academic excellence and practical research insight to the curriculum.
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
This course is meticulously designed for a wide audience seeking to build or enhance their expertise in water management.
- Intended Audience: Undergraduate and Postgraduate scholars in Civil Engineering, Agricultural and Food Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Environmental Science.
- Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of Higher Secondary level Mathematics, Biology, and Physics is sufficient to begin.
- Industry Support: The curriculum is highly relevant for professionals in almost all industries involved with water and wastewater treatment technology, including consulting firms, municipal corporations, and industrial plant operators.
What You Will Learn: A 12-Week Journey into Water Management
The course layout is a progressive build-up of knowledge, ensuring a solid foundation before moving to complex applications.
| Week | Core Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1-3 | Introduction to pollutants, regulatory standards, reactor engineering fundamentals, and modeling of key parameters like BOD, COD, TSS, nitrogen, and phosphorus. |
| Week 4-5 | Physico-chemical treatment processes: Screening, grit removal, sedimentation, equalization, coagulation, flocculation, and dissolved air flotation. |
| Week 6-9 | Biological treatment fundamentals: Detailed study of aerobic systems (suspended & attached growth), and hybrid systems. |
| Week 10-12 | Advanced anaerobic systems, nutrient removal, tertiary treatment for water reuse, plant operation guidelines, troubleshooting, and real-world case studies. |
Why This Course is Essential for Future Water Leaders
This course goes beyond textbook theory. It is crafted to address contemporary challenges in water management:
- From Source to Reuse: It covers the entire spectrum—from pollutant classification at the source to producing reusable quality water through advanced tertiary treatment.
- Focus on Modern Pollutants: The curriculum is updated to tackle pollutants prevalent in today's agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastewater.
- Design-Oriented Approach: Learners will understand the design principles of collection systems and various treatment units, a critical skill for engineers.
- Practical Operational Knowledge: The final week dedicates itself to the practical aspects of running a treatment plant, including troubleshooting common issues.
Key Reference Materials
To supplement the video lectures and assignments, the course recommends seminal texts in the field, ensuring a rich learning experience:
- Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse by Metcalf & Eddy (Tchobanoglous et al.) – The industry standard.
- Industrial Water Pollution Control by W.W. Eckenfelder.
- Wastewater to Water: Principles, Technologies and Engineering Design by Makarand M. Ghangrekar.
Enroll today and take the first step towards becoming an expert in managing our planet's vital water resources. Gain the knowledge to design, optimize, and innovate in the critical field of water quality management.
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