Advanced Certificate in Urban Water Infrastructure Excellence

• Urban Water Infrastructure Systems: An overview of urban water infrastructure, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management systems. This unit will cover the components, functions, and interconnections of these systems, as well as their role in ensuring public health and environmental sustainability.
• Water Supply Engineering: This unit will focus on the engineering aspects of water supply systems, including source water evaluation, treatment processes, distribution system design, and water quality monitoring. Students will also learn about advanced technologies and strategies for improving water supply reliability and resilience.
• Wastewater Treatment Engineering: This unit will cover the engineering principles and practices of wastewater treatment systems, including primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes. Students will also learn about advanced treatment technologies, such as membrane filtration and nutrient removal, as well as sludge management and disposal.
• Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure: This unit will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with managing stormwater in urban areas, including the use of green infrastructure practices such as low-impact development, bioretention, and permeable pavements. Students will also learn about the benefits of green infrastructure for water quality, flood control, and community livability.
• Water Resource Management and Planning: This unit will cover the principles and practices of integrated water resource management, including water demand forecasting, water conservation, drought planning, and water rights. Students will also learn about the role of water resource planning in supporting sustainable and resilient urban water infrastructure systems.
• Climate Change and Urban Water Systems: This unit will examine the impacts of climate change on urban water systems, including changes in precipitation patterns, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. Students will also learn about adaptation strategies and technologies for enhancing the resilience of urban water infrastructure systems to climate change.
• Policy and Finance for Urban Water Infrastructure: This unit will explore the policy and finance aspects of urban water infrastructure, including regulatory frameworks, financing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships. Students will also learn about the role of public engagement and communication in