Academic Catalog

Environmental & Applied Technology

Wastewater Treatment Operations, Advanced Wastewater Treatment Operations Certificate of Specialization

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Wastewater Treatment Operator-7
    • Perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions relating to water flow, pressure, volume, velocity, chemical dosage, and hydraulic and organic loading.
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator-3
    • Describe the specifications, installation, and operation of typical devices used in backflow prevention and testing and explain their proper installation.
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator-6
    • Explain the basic principles of preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment.
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator-5
    • Compare and contrast wastewater treatment unit processes including preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment.
CWS-134Pumps, Motors & Valves3
CWS-204Applied Hydraulics3
CWS-214Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations3
Total Units9

Certificate of Specialization

Students who complete the requirements above qualify for a certificate in that area of emphasis. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.