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40.00 Credits
Students will be exposed to all operational design and maintenance characteristics of water distribution systems. This will include storage facilities, pump stations, distribution piping, valves, and fittings and associated hydraulics. The course will include a 40-hour internship at a water treatment facility. Prerequisite(s): WETT1506, WETT1510, WETT1502 (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
Students will study the intent of the OSHA regulations as they pertain to the safety of the individual in the water industry. Students will obtain an understanding of the development of OSHA. Students will also construct a facility safety and health manual based on the knowledge obtained in the classroom and information gathered through research and observation at a local utility. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course will assist students in understanding preliminary, primary and secondary operation and process control at a wastewater treatment facility. The concept of rotating biological contractors and trickling filter operations and maintenance will be presented as the secondary processes. Students will be presented with the opportunity to demonstrate control strategies, safety practices, ability to solve mechanical, flow and pollution problems. The lab component in this class will address specific analytical methods directly associated with the treatment processes involved. Prerequisite(s): WETT1502, WETT1506, WETT1510 (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
Students will gain an understanding and develop skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to be successful with controlling processes that occur in Activated Sludge, Stabilization Pond and Septic systems. The student will identify problems that occur in each of these processes and develop skills necessary to troubleshoot and solve the problems. The laboratory component presented in this course will require a synthesis of prior theory and practice. Prerequisite(s): WETT1534 (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
Students will receive the opportunity to observe, perform and demonstrate their abilities with a wide variety of water and wastewater tests commonly performed at a water and/or wastewater treatment facility. Students will interact with other students while performing sampling, preservation and handling of samples as well as when running on analysis. Students will be working in a variety of groups and sharing ideas and skills necessary and expected throughout the industry in performing standardized tests. Students will be required to generate lab reports and complete standard regulatory forms with their data generated from their lab results. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course will prepare students for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collections systems and disinfection methods employed in water and wastewater treatment systems. The installation and maintenance of the equipment required by these systems will be explored. Disinfection by chlorination will be the main focus of the disinfection methods discussed. Calculations of chemical dosages and the safety practices involved with handling chemicals will also be included in the study of collection and disinfection systems. Lab analysis and interpretation of lab data will be demonstrated and practiced to ensure comprehension and understanding of these systems. Prerequisite(s): WETT1502, WETT1506, WETT1510 (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to synthesize all courses in the Water Environment Technologies program. The process of synthesis will assist students in passing their state "class D" certification examination and to complete an internship in cooperating water and wastewater treatment facilities. Students will also complete the process of researching and applying for employment, using a variety of methods learned in the water and wastewater industry. Use of the D2L online learning environment will be utilized in this class. Corequisite(s): WETT1546 Prerequisite(s): WETT1554, WETT1502, WETT1506, WETT1510, WETT1514, WETT1522, WETT1526, WETT1538, WETT1542 (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
Students will comprehend basic electrical concepts used to analyze electrical consumption and assist in environmental protection through consumption reduction. Students will also develop an understanding of the motors and control panels used in the operation of water and wastewater treatment processes. The operation of various types of instrumentation, monitoring equipment and other control devices will be understood and utilized by the students. Prerequisite(s): WETT1502, WETT1506, WETT1510 (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to assist students with the interpretation and understanding of the rules and regulations set forth by the federal and state agencies relating to biosolids. Students will study the comprehensive requirements for the management and disposal of biosolids generated during the process of treating municipal wastewater. This course will also help prepare students in obtaining a type IV biosolids operator's license upon meeting the state and federal requirements for biosolids application. Prerequisite(s): WETT1502, WETT1506, WETT1510 (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course will train the small water system operator to identify areas where backflow prevention is required. The course will also include what the different types of backflow devices are available and the proper application of such devices. Operators will also learn about the potential health concerns related to cross connections and understand the terminology of this subject. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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