1. Introduction to concepts in water and sanitation development -Water demand management, - The impact of deficient water and sanitation services on people in rural and peri-urban areas of developing countries and social arguments 2. Sources of water and integrated water supply planning Analysis of available water resources Water quality and Infrastructure Regional and local water supply master plans Drought planning Water conservation and aquifer protection 3. Comparison of several types of sanitation systems and construction technology -Water demand management, Conventional sewer systems Urban sanitation system technology and cost as well as policy implications 4. Water, sanitation and hygiene related diseases Classification of types of hazards associated with water systems and sanitation 5. Sustainability of water supply and sanitation services with case studies from developed and developing countries