Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 105062
This associate degree program is designed to meet the need for environmental engineering technicians in Northeast Wisconsin . As a program grad , you ' re equipped with skills to analyze and test water , wastewater , air , and solid waste to ensure environmental protection and compliance while maintaining community health and safety . Typical careers include environmental engineering technician , water and waste water treatment plant and system operator , water resource specialist , environmental lab technician , environment compliance of�cer , water quality sampler , quality control inspector , and recycling coordinator . Program students have the option to be certi�ed in 40 hour HAZWOPER WDNR Wastewater , Water , and / or Land�ll Operator with completion of coursework and independent testing . With additional education , you may receive a BS in Environmental Engineering Technology .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Environmental Engineering-Waste & Water Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-506-146 Intro to Environmental Science 10-806-134 General Chemistry 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 10-806-114 General Biology 10-103-131 Micro : Excel-Intro Semester Total
1 3 4 3 4 1
16.00
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Second Semester |
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FT Median Annual Wage |
With 75 % Employed in Field |
10-506-161 Hydraulics and Hydrology 10-804-114 College Technical Math 1B 10-607-105 AutoCAD & Civil 3D 10-506-148 Environmental Chem Analysis 10-506-168 Intro to GIS 10-801-136 English Composition 1 Semester Total |
3 2 2 4 2 3
16.00
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This program is offered at : |
Ask your advisor about 2 + 2 transfer opportunities . |
Third Semester |
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Green Bay
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Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply .
Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) College transcript
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10-506-175 Wastewater Treatment-Liquid 10-620-220 Pumps : Fluid Moving Devices 10-506-169 Env Engineering Internship
10-481-114 Intro to Energy Management
10-093-350 NMP and Compliance 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-506-176 Wastewater Treat-Solids & Adv 10-801-197 Technical Reporting Semester Total
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3 1 3
3
3 3 3 3
16.00
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If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
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Fourth Semester
10-506-167 Surface Water & Distribution 10-506-164 Air Pollution Control Systems 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-506-152 Ind . Safety & Emerg . Response 10-506-166 Ground Water & Distribution 10-506-163 Solid and Hazardous Waste Semester Total
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3 2 3 3 3 2
16.00
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Identify , monitor and evaluate environmental hazards Examine the effects of pollution Determine strategies to minimize or prevent waste in order to reduce impact on the environment Create and maintain environmental reports in accordance with applicable standards
Utilize applied science and mathematical skills to modify test and operate equipment used in the prevention , control and remediation of environmental issues , including waste and water treatment
Use effective oral and written communication skills Utilize problem solving skills Perform safe work practices
Total Credits
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
Students completing General Studies courses at NWTC must earn a " C " or better in English Composition to enroll in Technical Reporting .
Students completing College Technical Math 1A must earn a " C " or better to enroll in Environmental Chemical Analysis and College Technical Math 1B .
Students completing General Chemistry must earn a " C " or better to enroll in Environmental Chemical Analysis .
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