Academic year: 2024-2025
Environmental Engineering Technology- Associate Degree
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 officer, water quality sampler, quality control inspector, and recycling coordinator. Program students have the option to be certified in 40 hour HAZWOPER WDNR Wastewater, Water, and / or Landfill Operator with completion of coursework and independent testing. With additional education, you may receive a BS in Environmental Engineering Technology.
Delivery
Day Full-time Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at: Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 10,964, Books: $ 1,157, Supplies: $ 325 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,446 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 105062
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www. nwtc. edu / apply. Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc. edu: High school transcript( or GED / HSED transcript) College transcript 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.
Program Outcomes
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
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 8 Week 1 10890101- College 101 1 10506146- Intro to Environmental Science 3
8 Week 2 10804113- College Technical Math 1A 3 10103131- MS Excel Intro 1
Full Semester 10806134- General Chemistry 4
10806114- General Biology 4
Semester Total 16
Second Semester 8 Week 1
10506161- Hydraulics and Hydrology 3 10804114- College Technical Math 1B 2 10607112- AutoCAD for Civil Engineering 1
8 Week 2 10607114- Civil 3D-Intro 1
10506148- Environmental Chem Analysis 4 10506168- Intro to GIS 2 10801136- English Composition 1 3
Semester Total 16
Third Semester 8 Week 1
10506175- Wastewater Treatment-Liquid 3 10620220- Pumps: Fluid Moving Devices 1
8 Week 2 10506176- Wastewater Treat-Solids & Adv 3
10506152- Ind. Safety & Emerg. Response 3 10801197- Technical Reporting 3
Full Semester
One of the following: 10506169- Env Engineering Internship 3 10481114- Intro to Energy Management 3 10093350- NMP and Compliance 3
Semester Total 16
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10506167- Surface Water & Distribution 3
10506164- Air Pollution Control Systems 2 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3
8 Week 2 10506166- Ground Water & Distribution 3 10506163- Solid and Hazardous Waste 2 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3
Semester Total 16
Total Credits 64
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.
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Students completing College Technical Math 1A must earn a " C " or better to enroll in Environmental Chemical Analysis