WST 199 - Independent Study-Water Supply Technology

Credits: 1-5
Allows students to investigate an area of interest in the water supply technology field with the guidance of an instructor using a learning contract.

Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Course outcomes to be mutually agreed upon between instructor and student.

Program Outcomes

Identify characteristics of source water used to provide public drinking water through municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes used in municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
Monitor, evaluate, operate and maintain common types of equipment found in municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
Apply appropriate safety procedures to operation of municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
Collect samples for, perform and interpret results of laboratory analyses used to monitor municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
Perform supporting administrative duties for municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.

College-wide Outcomes

Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.