Class Lab Credit
WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Effective Term – Fall 1998 [1998*03]
WAT 110 Basic Wastewater Trmt 2 3 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides practical training in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis
is placed on wastewater treatment systems, maintenance procedures, basic process control, and laboratory analyses
used by operators of wastewater treatment facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to make operational
control changes and minor mechanical repairs needed to ensure compliance with NPDES discharge permits.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 110 Basic Wastewater Trmt 2 2 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides practical training in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis
is placed on wastewater treatment systems, maintenance procedures, basic process control, and laboratory analyses
used by operators of wastewater treatment facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to make operational
control changes and minor mechanical repairs needed to ensure compliance with NPDES discharge permits.
Effective Term – Fall 1998 [1998*03]
WAT 111 Wastewater Treatment 2 3 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic principles of treatment systems that are needed to operate any treatment plant at
maximum efficiency. Topics include pollution impacts; physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems;
laboratory procedures; and maintenance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to obtain, analyze,
and interpret operational and laboratory data and implement process control strategies to optimize facility
performance.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 111 Wastewater Treatment 2 2 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic principles of treatment systems that are needed to operate any treatment plant at
maximum efficiency. Topics include pollution impacts; physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems;
laboratory procedures; and maintenance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to obtain, analyze,
and interpret operational and laboratory data and implement process control strategies to optimize facility
performance.
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Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 112 Intermediate Waste Trmt 2 3 3
Prerequisites: WAT 111
Corequisites: None
This course covers the competencies for the North Carolina Grade III operator's certification examination. Topics
include process control and troubleshooting of preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes;
sludge digestion and treatment; and advanced laboratory procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to
obtain, analyze, and interpret operational and laboratory data from various treatment units and implement and
process control strategies. This course is a unique requirement of the Water Resources Management concentration
in the Environmental Science Technology Program.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 113 Advanced Waste Trmt 2 3 3
Prerequisites: WAT 112
Corequisites: None
This course covers the competencies for the North Carolina Grade IV operator's certification examination.
Emphasis is placed on advanced biological treatment systems, industrial pretreatment program development and
implementation, and management of large treatment facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to describe
the operation of biological nutrient removal systems, manage complex treatment processes, and prepare operating
budgets and reports. This course is a unique requirement of the Water Resources Management concentration in the
Environmental Science Technology Program.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 120 Intro to Water Treatment 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the basic concepts and theory of the operation of water treatment facilities. Topics include
conventional treatment processes, laboratory procedures, maintenance techniques, and regulatory requirements.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify the major processes used in water treatment, perform basic
laboratory analyses, and maintain treatment plant equipment.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 121 Inter Water Trmt 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 120
Corequisites: None
This course covers the physical, chemical, and biological processes used in the treatment of potable water.
Emphasis is placed on operation and troubleshooting of pretreatment, filtration, disinfection, fluoridation, and
corrosion control processes; laboratory procedures; and maintenance programs. Upon completion, students should
be able to make process control changes based on laboratory and operational data to ensure continuous production of
safe water. This course is a unique requirement of the Water Resources Management concentration in the
Environmental Science Technology Program.
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Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 122 Advanced Water Trmt 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 121
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced operation and management of water treatment facilities. Topics include conventional
and non-conventional treatment systems, disinfection by product control, iron and manganese removal, public
relations, and large water systems management. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret
operational and laboratory data to develop management strategies that will result in efficient plant operation. This
course is a unique requirement of the Water Resources Management concentration in the Environmental Science
Technology Program.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 130 Groundwater Treatment 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the development, maintenance, and operation of groundwater supply systems. Topics include
hydrology and well construction, groundwater chemistry, water treatment systems, and regulations concerning the
operation and maintenance of well systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify methods of well
system development, describe the chemical characteristics of groundwater, and operate a groundwater treatment
system.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 131 Inter Groundwater Trmt 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 130
Corequisites: None
This course covers the design, construction, and operation of groundwater treatment systems. Topics include
permitting requirements, iron and manganese control, softening, corrosion control, disinfection, pH adjustment, and
multiple-well control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to operate and maintain groundwater
treatment systems designed to remove iron, manganese, and hardness.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 132 Advanced Groundwater Trmt 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 131
Corequisites: None
This course covers the management and operation of large or complex groundwater treatment systems. Topics
include lime softening, ion exchange processes, reverse osmosis, disinfection by product control, and related
processes. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the theory of operation of advanced groundwater
treatment processes designed to remove TDS, turbidity, hardness, and trihalomethanes.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 141 Collection Systems I 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic design, construction, operation, and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
Topics include collection system components, trenching and shoring safely, repair and maintenance techniques, and
traffic control. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and safely repair collection system equipment
and direct traffic around a work site.
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Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 142 Collection Systems II 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 141
Corequisites: None
This course provides further study in the theory and principles of operation and maintenance of wastewater
collection systems. Topics include work site safety planning, equipment management, sewer rehabilitation, and
pump station operations and maintenance. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement a
collection system management program for small systems.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 143 Collection Systems III 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 142
Corequisites: None
This course includes advanced operation and management of medium-size collection systems. Emphasis is placed
on development of pump station maintenance programs, employee training, heavy equipment management, public
relations, and budgeting. Upon completion, students should be able to manage multiple collection system repair
crews, supervise contractor repair work, and inspect raw systems for approval and acceptance.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 144 Collection Systems IV 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 143
Corequisites: None
This course covers management and administration of large municipal wastewater collection systems. Topics
include selection of sewer rehabilitation strategies based on economic analyses, management of first line
supervisors, development of safety programs, and report writing. Upon completion, students should be able to
manage large collection systems repair and maintenance divisions and prepare technical reports for municipal
officials.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 145 Distribution Systems I 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water distribution systems. Emphasis is
placed on skills development in the operation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution systems. Upon
completion, students should be able to operate, maintain, and repair water distribution systems in a safe and
effective manner.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 146 Distribution Systems II 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 145
Corequisites: None
This course covers water distribution system management principles at the crew leader level. Topics include
distribution system installation and inspection, operation of storage and pumping facilities, SCADA systems, water
quality management, and work site safety. Upon completion, students should be able to inspect and approve new
distribution system installations, maintain and troubleshoot pumping and storage facilities, and develop and
implement safety programs.
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Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 147 Distribution Systems III 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 146
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced management of large or complex water systems. Topics include development of
preventive maintenance programs, distribution system evaluation and rehabilitation, employee training programs,
equipment management, public relations, and report writing. Upon completion, students should be able to direct the
operation of multiple distribution system O & M crews, perform economic evaluations, and implement employee
training programs.
Effective Term – Fall 1998 [1998*03]
WAT 150 Wastewater Analysis 0 3 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the principles and applications of chemical and biological tests required for the operation of
wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis is placed on monitoring and reporting tests, including determination of
solids, fecal coliform, pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, BODs, chlorine residual, and related substances. Upon
completion, students should be able to safely perform laboratory analyses of wastewater samples, determine process
efficiencies, and implement a quality control/quality assurance program.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 150 Wastewater Analysis 0 2 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the principles and applications of chemical and biological tests required for the operation of
wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis is placed on monitoring and reporting tests, including determination of
solids, fecal coliform, pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, BODs, chlorine residual, and related substances. Upon
completion, students should be able to safely perform laboratory analyses of wastewater samples, determine process
efficiencies, and implement a quality control/quality assurance program.
Effective Term – Fall 1998 [1998*03]
WAT 151 Water Analysis 0 3 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the basic laboratory procedures and techniques used by operators and technicians at water
treatment facilities. Topics include laboratory safety; quality control and quality assurance; physical, chemical, and
biological analyses; and laboratory management. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform
laboratory analyses of water samples and develop, implement, and manage a quality control/quality assurance
program.
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Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 151 Water Analysis 0 2 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the basic laboratory procedures and techniques used by operators and technicians at water
treatment facilities. Topics include laboratory safety; quality control and quality assurance; physical, chemical, and
biological analyses; and laboratory management. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform
laboratory analyses of water samples and develop, implement, and manage a quality control/quality assurance
program.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 160 Industrial Pretreatment 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the inspection and regulation of industrial pretreatment systems. Topics include industrial
waste effluent characteristics and their impact on POTWs, effluent sampling and testing, pretreatment system
inspections, and development of pretreatment permits. Upon completion, students should be able to identify
contaminants in industrial wastewater, set up and operate composite samplers, compute surcharges and fines, and
write permits.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 161 Solid Waste Management 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the theory, practice, and regulation of solid waste management. Topics include generation,
characteristics, and disposal options for management of solid wastes and sludges. Upon completion, students should
be able to identify the sources and characteristics of solid wastes and sludges and describe the alternatives available
for their disposal.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 162 Industrial Waste Trmt 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 110
Corequisites: None
This course covers the theory and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of industrial waste treatment
systems. Topics include the natural pretreatment program, industrial pretreatment permits and self monitoring
programs, and industrial waste characteristics and treatment strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify monitoring and reporting requirements associated with an industrial pretreatment permit and operate
pretreatment facilities.
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Effective Term – Summer 2005 [2005*02] - CRC 03/09/05
WAT 165 Applied Hydraulics 1 2 2
Prerequisites: MAT 121, MAT 140, MAT 161, MAT 171,
or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This course provides a background in applied hydraulics for water and wastewater treatment plant operators. Topics
include physical properties of water, open-channel and closed-pipe flow, pumping calculations, and flow
measurement. Upon completion, students should be able to identify head losses in pipe systems, determine flow
rates, and calculate energy requirements for pump systems.
Effective Term – Fall 1998 [1998*03]
WAT 165 Applied Hydraulics 1 2 2
Prerequisites: MAT 121 or MAT 140
Corequisites: None
This course provides a background in applied hydraulics for water and wastewater treatment plant operators. Topics
include physical properties of water, open-channel and closed-pipe flow, pumping calculations, and flow
measurement. Upon completion, students should be able to identify head losses in pipe systems, determine flow
rates, and calculate energy requirements for pump systems.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 165 Applied Fluid Dynamics 1 2 2
Prerequisites: MAT 110 or MAT 121
Corequisites: None
This course provides a background in applied hydraulics for water and wastewater treatment plant operators. Topics
include physical properties of water, open-channel and closed-pipe flow, pumping calculations, and flow
measurement. Upon completion, students should be able to identify head losses in pipe systems, determine flow
rates, and calculate energy requirements for pump systems.
Effective Term – Fall 1998 [1998*03]
WAT 170 Water Chemistry 2 0 2
Prerequisites: CHM 131 and CHM 131A
Corequisites: None
This course covers the basic chemical concepts that are used by operators and managers of water, wastewater, and
industrial waste treatment facilities. Topics include mixtures and solutions, chemical equilibria, redox reactions,
Henry's Law, pH, buffering systems, and organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform
calculations involving normality, balance redox equations, determine concentrations by graphical methods, and
identify simple organic compounds.
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Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 170 Environmental Chemistry 2 0 2
Prerequisites: CHM 115
Corequisites: None
This course covers the basic chemical concepts that are used by operators and managers of water, wastewater, and
industrial waste treatment facilities. Topics include mixtures and solutions, chemical equilibria, redox reactions,
Henry's Law, pH, buffering systems, and organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform
calculations involving normality, balance redox equations, determine concentrations by graphical methods, and
identify simple organic compounds.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 171 Environmental Regulations 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the major laws and regulations pertaining to environmental protection and pollution control.
Topics include the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act,
and other related rules and regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the requirements of
the SDWA, CWA, SARA, and CERCCA and identify agencies responsible for their enforcement.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 175 Computer Applications 1 2 2
Prerequisites: CIS 110
Corequisites: None
This course covers the computer programs used in the operation, management, and information reporting associated
with water and wastewater treatment facilities. Emphasis is placed on use of spreadsheets, word processors, graphic
packages, and SCADA systems to monitor, analyze, and report data obtained at treatment facilities. Upon
completion, students should be able to use basic software packages to organize and analyze data, generate state
reports, and monitor process conditions and status.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 250 Water Microbiology 0 2 1
Prerequisites: WAT 110
Corequisites: None
This course covers the procedures used to identify and enumerate bacteria in drinking water samples. Topics
include MPN, membrane filter, and PLA tests used for total and fecal coliform analysis; sample collection; and
development of a QA/QC program. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze water samples for total
and fecal coliforms and prepare a laboratory for state certification.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 252 Advanced Lab Procedures 0 2 1
Prerequisites: WAT 150 or WAT 151
Corequisites: None
This course covers the use of atomic absorption spectrophotometry in the analysis of metals in water and wastewater
samples. Topics include sample collection and preparation, instrument setup and calibration, analysis of samples,
troubleshooting, and quality assurance/quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to use the atomic
absorption spectrophotometer to analyze water and wastewater samples.
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Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
WAT 270 Source Water Management 2 0 2
Prerequisites: WAT 120
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic concepts of watershed and water source management. Topics include physical and
chemical properties of lakes, streams, and rivers; current watershed management regulations; and nutrient control
strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to describe current watershed protection regulations, identify
source water problems, and design a protection and restoration program.
See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.
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