WWT 180 - Wastewater Collection

Credits: 3
Topics include composition and sources of wastewater; purposes of wastewater collection systems; wastewater collection system components including preliminary treatment, piping systems and lift stations; wastewater collection system operation and maintenance including inspecting, testing, and cleaning; normal and abnormal operating conditions.

Course Fee: $500.00

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

Identify parts of a wastewater collection system.
Identify equipment used during maintenance of wastewater collection system.
Describe standard operating procedures within a wastewater collection system.
Describe indicators of normal and abnormal conditions in a wastewater collection system.

Program Outcomes

Identify characteristics of wastewater conveyed and treated in municipal wastewater collection systems.
Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes used in municipal wastewater collection systems.
Monitor, evaluate, operate and maintain common types of equipment found in municipal wastewater collection systems.
Apply appropriate safety procedures to operation of municipal wastewater collection systems.
Perform supporting administrative duties for municipal wastewater collection systems.

College-wide Outcomes

Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.