Water & Wastewater Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Water and Wastewater Technology Program is designed to prepare students for employment at the technician level in water and wastewater treatment operations. The curriculum includes science and math foundations, water and wastewater treatment techniques, field experiences and group projects. Local career opportunities in this ever growing field will be available to the graduates of this program.
General Education Courses
General College Biology I w/Lab: SC1 |
5 |
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Microbiology: SC1 |
4 |
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Introduction to Chemistry I: SC1 |
5 |
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Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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or |
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Organizational Communication |
(3) |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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or |
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Technical Writing I |
(3) |
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College Algebra: MA1 |
4 |
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Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: SC1 |
5 |
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32 |
Other Course Requirements
Introduction to Water Quality |
3 |
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Specific Calculations for Water Quality |
4 |
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Mechanical-Physical Treatment |
3 |
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Water Distribution |
3 |
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Conventional Surface Water Treatment |
3 |
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Basic Water Quality Analysis |
4 |
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Wastewater Collection Systems |
3 |
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Safety & Security Systems |
3 |
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Utility Management |
3 |
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Drinking Water Regulations |
4 |
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30 |
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Total Credit Hours |
65 |
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Certificates
Gainful Employment Disclosure located at www.ppcc.edu/ge.
Small Systems
Safety & Security Systems |
3 |
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Utility Management |
3 |
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Small Water System Operations & Maintenance |
3 |
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Small Wastewater Sys. Operations & Maintenance |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
12 |
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Water Distribution
College Algebra: MA1 |
4 |
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Water Distribution |
3 |
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Safety & Security Systems |
3 |
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Utility Management |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
13 |
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Water Treatment
Introduction to Chemistry I: SC1 |
5 |
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College Algebra: MA1 |
4 |
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Conventional Surface Water Treatment |
3 |
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Safety & Security Systems |
3 |
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Utility Management |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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Wastewater Collection
College Algebra: MA1 |
4 |
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Wastewater Collection System |
3 |
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Safety & Security Systems |
3 |
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Utility Management |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
13 |
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Wastewater Treatment
General College Biology I w/Lab: SC1 |
5 |
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College Algebra: MA1 |
4 |
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Mechanical-Physical Treatment |
3 |
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Safety & Security Systems |
3 |
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Utility Management |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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