Learning Outcomes

Basic Concepts of Water Chemistry

Alkalinity and Treatment of Hard Water

Water Treatment and Purification Processes

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the properties of water, you will learn about alkalinity and the treatment of water hardness, and you will also learn the water treatment and purification processes as well as the chemical processes of water treatment.

Inorganic Chemicals and Organic Compounds

Metals and Metalloids

Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene Plan

In this module, you will learn about inorganic chemicals and organic compounds, as well as how to reduce your exposure to VOCs and SOCs. discover the effects of heavy metals, and pollution control measures, and learn how to recognize and manage hazards and laboratory safety precautions.

Water Treatment and Purification - Course assessment

Learn how the principles of water chemistry drive its treatment and purification processes in this free online course.

Water Treatment and Purification

They say that ‘water is life’. It is one the most important compounds on Earth and consists of two chemical elements: hydrogen and oxygen. However, it is important to check and maintain water purity to protect health and the environment. This course explores water’s hygiene and other qualities and compares ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ water. We then conduct a chemical analysis of major and minor ions and explain laboratory hazard management.

Introduction to Soil Erosion

Soil Erosion - Factors and Effects

Mechanics of Soil Erosion

Erosion Control

In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of soil erosion as well as the causes, types, mechanics, and effects of soil erosion, and water erosion control measures.

Soil Loss Estimation

Erosivity and Erodibility

Modification in the Universal Soil Loss Equation - Part 1

Modification in the Universal Soil Loss Equation - Part 2

Soil Loss Measurement

Learn about soil loss measurement in this module from soil loss estimation, the concepts of erosivity and erodibility, and modifications in the universal soil loss equation.

Introduction to Bunds

Contour Bunds

Problems on Contour Bunds

Graded Bunds

Problems on Graded Bunds

Learn about bunds in this module from the theory, application, adaptability, and design of graded bunds and contour bunds.

Diploma in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Introduction to Terrace

Bench Terraces

Problems on Bench Terraces

Broad-Base Terraces

Problems on Broad-Base Terraces

Learn about the types of terrace in soil and water conservation engineering from this module.

Introduction to Grassed Waterways

Problems on Grassed Waterways

Parabolic Grassed Waterways

GATE Questions

Learn about grassed waterways, how to solve problems involving grassed waterways, and parabolic grassed waterways from this module.

Introduction to Gully Control Measures

Gully Control Measures - Permanent Structures

Permanent Gully Control Structures - Design Considerations

Basics of Open Channel Hydraulics - 1

Basics of Open Channel Hydraulics - 2

Learn about gully control measures, design considerations of permanent gully control structures and the basics of open channel hydraulics from this module.

Diploma in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering - Second Assessment

Diploma in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering - Final Assessment

Learn about practices and global issues involved in soil and water conservation engineering in this free online course.

Diploma in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Learn about the factors that affect soil and water erosion and conservation practices in this free online course. Good conservation practices are vital to our future and sustainability. Start the course today and learn about the mechanics of soil erosion, various erosion control measures and learn about the fundamentals of open channel hydraulics. This course will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn about soil and water conservation.

Introduction to Erosion Control Measures - Course Assessment

Learn how to effectively use bunds and terraces in soil and water conservation engineering in this free online course.

Soil and Water Conservation Engineering - Introduction to Erosion Control Measures

This free online course on erosion control measures will guide you through methods to curtail soil and water erosion. Start the course today and learn about engineering methods of water erosion control from the classifications and design parameters of bunds and terraces. This course will teach you how to effectively design erosion control structures and improve your conservation practices.

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

Protection of the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

This module discusses the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to the use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, as well as the management of marine natural resources. This module also discusses the major conventions formed to curb marine pollution and regulate the use of the world's oceans by individual states.

Sources and Effects of Marine Pollution

Bunkering operation

Loading and Discharging Oil Cargo

Bilges Pumping and Tank Cleaning

On Board Maintenance Checklist for Pollution

Pollution From HNS Cargoes

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

Pollution From Ballasting Operation of Ships

Trash in the Ocean

This module discusses the various sources of marine pollution from ships and possible pollution incidents during oil bunkering. In this module, pollutions from pumping out bilges and tank washing, as well as the reasons for air pollution from ships, will as be outlined. The reasons for ballast water control as well as the impact of garbage and trash from ships as ocean pollutants will also be covered in this module.

Important Articles and Protocols of MARPOL

MARPOL Annexes

MARPOL Amendments

This module highlights the definitions, applications, port state control as well as reports contained in the articles and protocols of the MARPOL. This module also covers the MARPOL convention that was incorporated to address pollution at sea and in coastal waters as well as the adoption and enforced dates of the MARPOL convention. The tabulated structure and adopted date of the MARPOL conventions will also be covered in this module.

Application and Exemption

Survey Requirements

IOPP Certificate - Duration and Validity

Requirements for Machinery Spaces

Oil Fuel Tank Protection

This module analyses the applications and exemptions of the MARPOL Annex I as well as the survey requirements of the MARPOL Annex I on sea pollution by ship due to oil spillage. This module also covers the requirements and conditions for machinery spaces as well as the conditions for the applications of oil fuel tank protection on tanks. The duration and validity of the IOPP Certificate will also be highlighted in the module.

First Assessment

Introduction to Oil Content Monitor

Bilge Oil Separator

Oil Record Book

Oil Record Book - Machinery Space

PSC and Control of Operational Discharge of Oil

This module outlines the basics operations that carry out the functions of the separation of oily water as well as the legal record of proper compliance and evidence of things done right. This module also highlights the inclusion conditions and exemptions of the completion of the Oil Record book. The port state as well as the conditional discharge of oil in various vessels will also be covered in this topic.

Segregated Ballast Tanks

Double Hull and Double Bottom Requirements for Oil Tankers

Prevention of Oil Pollution from Oil Tankers

Accidental Oil Outflow Performance

Hypothetical Outflow of Oil From Tanker Due to Damage

Limitations of Size and Arrangement of Cargo Tanks

Intact Stability, Subdivisions, and Damaged Stability

Slop Tanks

This module discusses the applications of the Segregated Ballast Tanks as well as the double hull and double bottom requirements for oil tanks. This module also highlights the regulation to oil tankers of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and the damages resulting from the hypothetical outflow of oil from a tanker. The arrangement of cargo tanks, as well as stability conditions and slop tanks, will also be covered in this module.

Discharge Arrangement for Tankers

Systems and Arrangements

Crude Oil Washing Requirements

Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System (ODMCS)

Oil/Water Interface Detector

This module discusses the preventing oil pollution by ships from the discharge arrangement for tankers, segregated or clean ballast, Ballast Water Management Convention. This module also analyses the regulations and system requirements of the oil pollution prevention convention. Oil filtering equipment and the cargo operations of the oil record books will also be covered in this topic.

MARPOL Equipment List

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)

Reception Facilities

Pollution Prevention - STS Operations

Requirements for the Antarctic

This module discusses various equipment for preventing oil pollution by ships operating in polar waters as well as different regulations guiding the ship to ship operations. You will learn about the Antarctic treaty and the Polar Code which regulate ship operations to prevent pollution.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships - Final Assessment

Learn about regulations and methods aimed at preventing oil pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

‘Diploma in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships’ is a free online course that provides an effective guide to understanding the protection of the marine environment. Learn about the sources, effects and conventions to curb marine pollution as you analyze the relevant equipment, regulations and up-to-date terminology of this important field.

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