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Environmental & Applied Technology

Wastewater Collection Systems, Water & Wastewater Fundamentals Certificate of Specialization

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
  1. Wastewater Collection Systems-1: Define common terminology pertaining to collections system components, design, and management as well as inspection and quality control.
  2. Wastewater Collection Systems-3: Given a wastewater collection map book, identify pipeline dimensions, pipe construction materials, direction of flow, and location of valves, services and lift stations.
  3. Wastewater Collection Systems-7: Perform basic mathematical computations and conversions relating to wastewater collection systems, pressure, volume, velocity, chemical dosage, and hydraulic and organic loading.

Certificate Requirements 

CWS-100Career Pathways in Water & Wastewater3
CWS-101Fundamentals of Water & Wastewater3
CWS-102Calculations in Water & Wastewater3
CWS-107Safety in Water & Wastewater3
Total Units12

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.