Water & Wastewater Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• ENG 090
• MAT 060
• REA 090
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
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I w/Lab: SC1 | 5 |
| BIO 204 | Microbiology: SC1 | 4 |
| CHE 101 | Introduction to Chemistry I w/Lab: SC1 | 5 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
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| CSC 105 | Computer Literacy | (3) |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| COM 225 | Organizational Communication | (3) |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
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| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | (3) |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: MA1 | 4 |
| PHY 111 | Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: SC1 | 5 |
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Other Course Requirements
| WQM 100 | Introduction to Water Quality | 3 |
| WQM 105 | Specific Calculations for Water Quality | 4 |
| WQM 106 | Mechanical-Physical Treatment | 3 |
| WQM 109 | Water Distribution | 3 |
| WQM 116 | Conventional Surface Water Treatment | 3 |
| WQM 119 | Basic Water Quality Analysis | 4 |
| WQM 118 | Wastewater Collection Systems | 3 |
| WQM 126 | Safety in Water Quality Industry | 3 |
| WQM 127 | Utility Management | 3 |
| WQM 212 | Drinking Water Regulations | 4 |
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| Total Credit Hours | 65 |
Certificates
Small Systems
| WQM 126 | Safety in Water Quality Industry | 3 |
| WQM 127 | Utility Management | 3 |
| WQM 202 | Small Water System Operations & Maintenance | 3 |
| WQM 203 | Small Wastewater Sys. Operations & Maintenance | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Water Distribution
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: MA1 | 4 |
| WQM 109 | Water Distribution | 3 |
| WQM 126 | Safety in Water Quality Industry | 3 |
| WQM 127 | Utility Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 |
Water Treatment
| CHE 101 | Introduction to Chemistry w/Lab: SC1 | 5 |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: MA1 | 4 |
| WQM 116 | Conventional Surface Water Treatment | 3 |
| WQM 126 | Safety in Water Quality Industry | 3 |
| WQM 127 | Utility Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Wastewater Collection
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: MA1 | 4 |
| WQM 118 | Wastewater Collection System | 3 |
| WQM 126 | Safety in Water Quality Industry | 3 |
| WQM 127 | Utility Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 |
Wastewater Treatment
| BIO 111 | College Biology | 5 |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: MA1 | 4 |
| WQM 106 | Mechanical-Physical Treatment | 3 |
| WQM 126 | Safety in Water Quality Industry | 3 |
| WQM 127 | Utility Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |