MCCCD Program Description

Reverse Osmosis and Deionization

Course: FAC215

First Term: 2009 Spring

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Terms associated with reverse osmosis and deionization. Reverse osmosis and deionization process. Distribution of ultra-pure water, pre-treatment and waste water treatment process

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define terms associated with reverse osmosis/deionization. (I) 2. Explain the reverse osmosis process. (II) 3. Explain the deionization process. (III) 4. Explain the water distribution systems. (IV) 5. Describe the pre-treatment process of water. (V) 6. Describe the waste water treatment process. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Terms A. Reverse osmosis B. Deionization C. Chemicals D. Other II. Reverse osmosis A. Cellulose acetate B. Thin film C. Degasification III. Deionization A. Mixed beds B. Disinfecting C. Ultra violet lights D. Polish E. Final filters IV. Distribution A. Loop B. Storage C. Waste V. Pre-treatment process A. Filtration B. Suspended solids C. pH control VI. Waste water treatment A. pH control B. Metal removal C. Open-channel flow measurement

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/24/2008

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