Do you want to learn how to plan affordable and context-specific sanitation solutions? Be up-to-date on the newest developments in urban sanitation planning and programming? Get to know best practice examples of urban sanitation systems in low- and middle-income countries? If yes, this course is for you!
Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies
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Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies
Instructor: Christoph Lüthi
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(EN) In the first week of this course, we provide background on why sanitation, despite being one of the most important basic services due to its impact on public health and productivity, is often one of the least prioritised in low- and middle-income countries. We introduce the basics of urban sanitation planning and the crucial role of safely managed sanitation in urban development. You will become familiar with different sanitation planning approaches at citywide and neighbourhood level. ******************************************************************* (FR) Dans la première semaine de ce cours, nous expliquons pourquoi l'assainissement, bien qu'étant l'un des services de base les plus importants en raison de son impact sur la santé publique et la productivité, est souvent l'une des priorités les plus faibles dans les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire. Nous présentons les bases de la planification de l'assainissement urbain et le rôle crucial d'un assainissement géré en toute sécurité dans le développement urbain. Vous vous familiariserez avec les différentes approches de planification de l'assainissement à l'échelle de la ville et du quartier. ********************************************************************* (ES) En la primera semana de este curso, proporcionamos antecedentes sobre por qué el saneamiento, a pesar de ser uno de los servicios básicos más importantes debido a su impacto en la salud pública y la productividad, es a menudo uno de los menos prioritarios en los países de ingresos bajos y medios. Introduciremos los fundamentos de la planificación del saneamiento urbano y el papel crucial de un saneamiento gestionado de forma segura en el desarrollo urbano. Se familiarizará con diferentes enfoques de planificación del saneamiento a nivel de ciudad y de barrio.
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12 videos7 readings
(EN) After getting to know different sanitation planning planning approaches in the first week of this course, you will learn about the key terminology and concepts used in the systems approach to environmental sanitation. We will also explore why systems thinking is crucial for urban environmental sanitation and start with a deep dive into the technical aspects of different sanitation systems, starting with the functional groups. **************************************************************** (FR) Après avoir fait connaissance avec les différentes approches de planification de l'assainissement au cours de la première semaine de ce cours, vous apprendrez la terminologie et les concepts clés utilisés dans l'approche systémique de l'assainissement environnemental. Nous explorerons également les raisons pour lesquelles la pensée systémique est cruciale pour l'assainissement environnemental urbain et nous commencerons par une plongée en profondeur dans les aspects techniques des différents systèmes d'assainissement, en commençant par les groupes fonctionnels. **************************************************************** (ES) Tras conocer diferentes enfoques de planificación del saneamiento en la primera semana de este curso, presentaremos la terminología y los conceptos clave utilizados en el enfoque sistémico del saneamiento ambiental. También exploraremos por qué el pensamiento sistémico es crucial para el saneamiento ambiental urbano y comenzaremos con una inmersión profunda en los aspectos técnicos de los diferentes sistemas de saneamiento, empezando por los grupos funcionales.
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12 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
(EN) During week 3, you will continue exploring the technical aspects of different sanitation systems, from simple single pit system to more complex centralized or semi-centralised treatment systems. ************************************************************** (FR) Au cours de la troisième semaine, vous continuerez à explorer les aspects techniques des différents systèmes d'assainissement, du simple système à fosse unique aux systèmes de traitement centralisés ou semi-centralisés plus complexes. ************************************************************** (ES) Durante la semana 3, continuaremos explorando los aspectos técnicos de los diferentes sistemas de saneamiento, desde el sencillo sistema de una sola fosa hasta sistemas de tratamiento centralizados o semicentralizados más complejos.
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11 videos3 readings1 assignment
(EN) In this week, we contextualise what you have learned in the previous weeks about existing planning frameworks and sanitation systems and technologies. We introduce the project management cycle and selected sanitation planning tools currently used in sanitation planning. **************************************************************** (FR) Cette semaine, nous contextualisons ce que vous avez appris au cours des semaines précédentes sur les cadres de planification existants et sur les systèmes et technologies d'assainissement. Nous présentons le cycle de gestion de projet et certains outils de planification de l'assainissement actuellement utilisés dans la planification de l'assainissement. **************************************************************** (ES) En esta semana, contextualizamos lo aprendido en las semanas anteriores sobre los marcos de planificación existentes y los sistemas y tecnologías de saneamiento. Presentamos el ciclo de gestión de proyectos y algunas herramientas de planificación del saneamiento utilizadas actualmente en la planificación del saneamiento.
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5 videos8 readings1 discussion prompt
(EN) Finally, in week 5 we present examples of urban sanitation best practice and failed cases from around the world. We present selected case studies in which different sanitation solutions from neighbourhood to national scale are trialed or already fully established. ********************************************************************* (FR) Enfin, la semaine 5 présente des exemples de bonnes pratiques et d'échecs en matière d'assainissement urbain dans le monde entier. Nous présentons des études de cas sélectionnées dans lesquelles différentes solutions d'assainissement, du quartier à l'échelle nationale, sont testées ou déjà bien établies. ********************************************************************* (ES) Por último, en la semana 5 presentamos ejemplos de buenas prácticas de saneamiento urbano y casos fallidos de todo el mundo. Presentamos estudios de casos seleccionados en los que se prueban o ya están plenamente establecidas diferentes soluciones de saneamiento, desde escala vecinal hasta nacional.
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5 videos7 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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JD
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Reviewed on Sep 13, 2022
Very informative, good selection of case studies and invaueble resourse materials! The course really helped me to start my new job in sanitation research. Thank you!
MI
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Reviewed on Nov 20, 2016
It is indeed a great course, learned a lot about different technologies, products and holistic approach required for sanitation planning and of course its too heavy to digest :)
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Reviewed on May 7, 2020
Good learning course for environmental engineer but in my point of view it mostly theoretical and requires more animation picture and videos to make it more effective
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