2013-14 Catalog Jun. 2013 | Page 96

96 A S S O C I A T E O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E D E G R E E S A N D C E R T I F I C A T E S

Industrial Pre-Treatment: work with local industry to monitor and control industrial discharges to the community treatment systems.

Wastewater Treatment Operator: responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the city’ s wastewater treatment system.

Wastewater Collection System Operator: responsibility of the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system made up of piping, pumps, and other equipment.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science in

Water, Environment and Technology will:

• Understand the organization and procedures in the operation of a typical city or town.

• Understand the components and interaction of public works operations.

• Follow safe work practices.

• Apply chemical, microbiological, and mechanical knowledge and skills to maintain proper water and wastewater plant operations.

• Apply math and hydraulics skills to general public works activities, water and wastewater plant operation, collections systems and water distribution system operations.

• Understand state and federal regulations covering public works, water and wastewater plant operations.

• Interact effectively in oral and written communication.

• Use computers in public works, water and wastewater plant operations.

• Demonstrate work ethic and model professional interaction with the public.

Program Requirements

Entering students must be prepared to enroll in MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra and WR 115 Introduction to College Writing by fall term of their first year. Students who receive their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Water, Environment and Technology are required to complete MTH 065 Elementary Algebra and WR 227 Technical Report Writing.

Workplace Requirements

In the field of Public Works, the workplace and security concerns often require drug testing, background checks, and a current drivers license as a prerequisite to full time employment. As a part of the two-year degree credit in Cooperative Work Experience( CWE) is required. CWE activities take place at a non-LBCC instructional location. A student may be required to comply with the non-LBCC site’ s policies concerning drug testing, background checks, etc.. Students should meet with program advisors for clarification of these and workplace related concerns.

Facilities

Classes are held in modern, well-equipped classrooms and laboratories. The Water, Environment and Technology program offers completely equipped laboratories for chemistry, microbiology, mechanical and electrical maintenance applications. Computer applications are a part of many classroom activities and laboratory applications.

C A R E E R A N D T E C H N I C A L

Associate of Applied Science in Water, Environment and Technology

See the beginning of this section for graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

General Education Requirements:................................. 19 Classes shown below in italic are general education classes.