Course Outline

Module 1

• Introduction to Water Quality
• Importance of clean and safe water
• Waterborne diseases and their impact
• Regulatory agencies and guidelines

Module 2

• Water Sources and Contamination
• Natural and anthropogenic sources of contamination
• Microbial, chemical, and physical contaminants
• Case studies of waterborne disease outbreaks

Module 3

• Waterborne Pathogens: Giardia and Cryptosporidium
• Biology, morphology, and life cycles of Giardia and Cryptosporidium
• Pathogenesis and symptoms of infections
• Prevalence and distribution

Module 4

• Detection and Monitoring
• Microscopic examination techniques
• Molecular and immunological assays
• Real-time monitoring and surveillance systems

Module 5

• Water Treatment and Disinfection 
• Physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods
• Disinfection techniques (chlorination, UV treatment, ozonation)
• Filtration and membrane processes

Module 6

• Regulatory Framework and Compliance Water quality standards and regulations
• Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Case studies on regulatory compliance

Module 7

• Case Studies and Outbreak Investigations
• Analysing historical waterborne disease outbreaks
• Strategies for outbreak investigation and control
• Lessons learned and best practices

Module 8

• Emerging Challenges and Future Trends
• Climate change and its impact on water quality
• Emerging waterborne pathogens
• Innovative technologies and research areas

Module 9

• Water Quality Management and Policy
• Integrated water resource management
• Water quality improvement programs
• Public health and water quality policy development