MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3830 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2014 Spring Last Admit Term: 2015 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 69-75 CIP Code: 15.0506	Primary College: Initiating College: Gateway Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: Field of Interest: Not Found Instructional Council: Applied Technology (57) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Not Found

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Water Resources Technologies program is designed to prepare students in theoretical and practical hands-on training in the monitoring of water quality and quantity as well as in water, wastewater, and industrial wastewater treatment. The emphasis is on federal, state, county, and city regulations affecting water quality and quantity management in addition to water/wastewater treatment. The students take part in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of water monitoring field instruments and water and wastewater treatment monitor field equipment.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester

Required Courses

Students must select one (1) of three (3) tracks:

Track I: Hydrologic Studies: Total Credits:70-75

Semester 1: Fall: Credits: 15

+ WRT100 Introduction to Water Resources 3
+ WRT102 Water Resources Computations and Data Analysis 3
WRT140 Water Quality for Treatment Industry 3
+ WRT140LL Water Quality for Treatment Industry Laboratory 1
+ WRT150 Introduction to Surface Water Data Collection 3
+ WRT150LL Introduction to Surface Water Data Collection Field Techniques 2

Semester 2: Spring: Credits: 17

BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3

OSH105AA Construction Safety (3) OR
OSH106AA Industrial Safety (3) OR
FSC/OSH109 Emergency Response Team for Industry (3) 3

+ WRT130 Groundwater Hydrology 3
+ WRT130LL Groundwater Field Techniques 1
+ WRT240 Water Quality 3
+ WRT240LL Water Quality Field Techniques 1

Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area 3
SSH111 is recommended as it satisfies both the Humanities and Fine Arts area and the Restricted Electives area listed in the next semester, Semester 3.

Semester 3: Summer: Credits: 6-9

+ CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
+ CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR Equivalent by Assessment on District Placement Exam 0-3

COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
+ COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Restricted Electives: Credits: 3
Students should select three (3) credits from the following courses in consultation with a Program Advisor. Courses taken in other program requirements may not be used to fulfill the Restricted Electives except for SSH111.

AEN+++++ Any AEN Alternate Energy course(s)
ELE+++++ Any Electronics Course
FAC+++++ Any FAC Facilities Management course(s)
OSH+++++ Any OSH Occupational Safety and Health course(s)
SSH+++++ Any SSH Sustainability Course(s)
SUS+++++ Any SUS Sustainability Course(s)
WLD+++++ Any WLD Welding Course(s)
WRT+++++ Any WRT Water Resource Technology course(s)
AAA/CPD150 Strategies for College Success 3

A total of 3 credits may be taken from any of the following internship courses:
+ WRT270AA Water Resources Internship (1) OR
+ WRT270AB Water Resources Internship (2) OR
+ WRT270AC Water Resources Internship (3) 3

Semester 4: Fall: Credits: 16-18

+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3

+ MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR
+ MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR
+ MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR
satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics
course (3-5) 3-5

+ WRT117 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3
+ WRT125 Surveying for Water Resources 4

Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. 3

Semester 5: Spring: Credits: 16

BIO105 Environmental Biology (4) OR
+ CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND
+ CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR
+ CHM130AA Fundamental Chemistry with Lab (4) OR
GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND
GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) 4

+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR
+ ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 3

+ WRT250 Surface Water Hydrology 3
+ WRT250LL Surface Water Field Techniques 2
+ WRT260 Applied Hydrology: Groundwater, Surface Water and Water
Quality 4

Track II: Water Treatment: Credits: 69-74

Semester 1: Fall: Credits: 17

BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3

+ WRT100 Introduction to Water Resources 3
+ WRT102 Water Resources Computation and Data Analysis 3
WRT140 Water Quality for Treatment Industry 3
+ WRT140LL Water Quality for Treatment Industry Lab 1
WRT190AA Water Technologies Seminar Level I 1

Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area 3
SSH111 is recommended as it satisfies both the Humanities and Fine Arts area and the Restricted Electives area listed in semester 3.

Semester 2: Spring: Credits: 15

OSH105AA Construction Safety (3) OR
OSH106AA Industrial Safety (3) OR
FSC/OSH109 Emergency Response Team for Industry (3) 3

+ WRT110 Principles of Water Treatment Plant Operations 3
+ WRT115 Water Technology Calculations 3
WRT134 Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance 3

+ WRT204 Water/Wastewater Maintenance/Mechanical Systems 3

Semester 3: Summer: Credits: 6-9

+ CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
+ CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR
Equivalent by Assessment on District Placement Exam 0-3

COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
+ COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Restricted Electives: Credits: 3
Students should select three (3) credits from the following courses in consultation with a Program Advisor. Courses taken in other program requirements may not be used to fulfill the Restricted Electives except for SSH111.

AEN+++++ Any AEN Alternate Energy course(s)
ELE+++++ Any Electronics Course
FAC+++++ Any FAC Facilities Management course(s)
OSH+++++ Any OSH Occupational Safety and Health course(s)
SSH+++++ Any SSH Sustainability Course(s)
SUS+++++ Any SUS Sustainability Course(s)
WLD+++++ Any WLD Welding Course(s)
WRT+++++ Any WRT Water Resource Technology course(s)
AAA/CPD150 Strategies for College Success 3

A total of 3 credits may be taken from any of the following internship courses:
+ WRT270AA Water Resources Internship (1) OR
+ WRT270AB Water Resources Internship (2) OR
+ WRT270AC Water Resources Internship (3) 3

Semester 4: Fall: Credits: 15-17

+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3

+ MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR
+ MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR
+ MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR
satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics
course (3-5) 3-5

WRT106 Small Water System Operation and Maintenance 3
WRT114 Mineral Control 3
WRT205 Power and Instrumentation 3

Semester 5: Spring: Credits: 16

BIO105 Environmental Biology (4) OR
+ CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND
+ CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR
+ CHM130AA Fundamental Chemistry with Lab (4) OR
GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND
GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) 4

+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR
+ ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 3

+ WRT116 Water Treatment Plant Administration 3
Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area 3

Restricted Electives: Credits: 3
Students should select three (3) credits from the following courses in consultation with a Program Advisor. Courses taken in other program requirements may not be used to fulfill the Restricted Electives except for SSH111.

AEN+++++ Any AEN Alternate Energy course(s)
ELE+++++ Any Electronics Course
FAC+++++ Any FAC Facilities Management course(s)
OSH+++++ Any OSH Occupational Safety and Health course(s)
SSH+++++ Any SSH Sustainability Course(s)
SUS+++++ Any SUS Sustainability Course(s)
WLD+++++ Any WLD Welding Course(s)
WRT+++++ Any WRT Water Resource Technology course(s)
AAA/CPD150 Strategies for College Success 3

A total of 3 credits may be taken from any of the following internship courses:
+ WRT270AA Water Resources Internship (1) OR
+ WRT270AB Water Resources Internship (2) OR
+ WRT270AC Water Resources Internship (3) 3

Track III: Wastewater Treatment: Credits: 69-74

Semester 1: Fall: Credits: 17

BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3

+ WRT100 Introduction to Water Resources 3
WRT102 Water Resources Computation and Data Analysis 3
WRT140 Water Quality for Treatment Industry 3
+ WRT140LL Water Quality for Industry Lab 1
WRT190AA Water Technologies Seminar Level I 1

Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area 3
SSH111 is recommended as it satisfies both the Humanities and Fine Arts area and the Restricted Electives area listed in semester 3.

Semester 2: Spring: Credits: 15

OSH105AA Construction Safety (3) OR
OSH106AA Industrial Safety (3) OR
FSC/OSH109 Emergency Response Team for Industry (3) 3

+ WRT115 Water Technology Calculations 3
WRT121 Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants 3
WRT131 Wastewater Collection Systems Operation and Maintenance 3
+ WRT204 Water/Wastewater Maintenance/mechanical Systems 3

Semester 3: Summer: Credits: 6-9

+ CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
+ CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR
Equivalent by Assessment on District Placement Exam 0-3

COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
+ COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Restricted Electives: Credits: 3
Students should select three (3) credits from the following courses in consultation with a Program Advisor. Courses taken in other program requirements may not be used to fulfill the Restricted Electives except for SSH111.

AEN+++++ Any AEN Alternate Energy course(s)
ELE+++++ Any Electronics Course
FAC+++++ Any FAC Facilities Management course(s)
OSH+++++ Any OSH Occupational Safety and Health course(s)
SSH+++++ Any SSH Sustainability Course(s)
SUS+++++ Any SUS Sustainability Course(s)
WLD+++++ Any WLD Welding Course(s)
WRT+++++ Any WRT Water Resource Technology course(s)
AAA/CPD150 Strategies for College Success 3

A total of 3 credits may be taken from any of the following internship courses:
+ WRT270AA Water Resources Internship (1) OR
+ WRT270AB Water Resources Internship (2) OR
+ WRT270AC Water Resources Internship (3) 3

Semester 4: Fall: Credits: 15-17

+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3

+ MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR
+ MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR
+ MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR
satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics
course (3-5) 3-5

+ WRT103 Industrial Pretreatment 3
WRT124 Sludge and Solids Handling 3
WRT205 Power and Instrumentation 3

Semester 5: Spring: Credits: 16

BIO105 Environmental Biology (4) OR
+ CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND
+ CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR
+ CHM130AA Fundamental Chemistry with Lab (4) OR
GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND
GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) 4

+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR
+ ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 3

+ WRT126 Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration 3
Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area 3

Restricted Electives: Credits: 3
Students should select three (3) credits from the following courses in consultation with a Program Advisor. Courses taken in other program requirements may not be used to fulfill the Restricted Electives except for SSH111.

AEN+++++ Any AEN Alternate Energy course(s)
ELE+++++ Any Electronics Course
FAC+++++ Any FAC Facilities Management course(s)
OSH+++++ Any OSH Occupational Safety and Health course(s)
SSH+++++ Any SSH Sustainability Course(s)
SUS+++++ Any SUS Sustainability Course(s)
WLD+++++ Any WLD Welding Course(s)
WRT+++++ Any WRT Water Resource Technology course(s)
AAA/CPD150 Strategies for College Success 3

A total of 3 credits may be taken from any of the following internship courses:
+ WRT270AA Water Resources Internship (1) OR
+ WRT270AB Water Resources Internship (2) OR
+ WRT270AC Water Resources Internship (3) 3

Credits: 69-75

Restricted Electives
Restricted Electives Area is listed in the program sequence	Credits:

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 0

General Education Core	Credits: 0

First-Year Composition	Credits: 0
Met by ENG101 or ENG107, and ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 in Required Courses area.

Oral Communication	Credits: 0
Met by COM100 or COM110 or COM230 in Required Courses area.

Critical Reading	Credits: 0
Met by CRE101 or CRE111 or Equivalent by Assessment on District Placement Exam in Required Courses area.

Mathematics	Credits: 0
Met by MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152 or higher level mathematics course in Required Courses area.

General Education Distribution	Credits: 0

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 0
Met by any Humanities and Fine Arts listed in Required Courses area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 0
Met by any Social and Behavioral Sciences listed in Required Courses area.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 0
Met by BIO105, or CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA, or GLG110 and GLG111 in Required Courses area.

Program Competencies
Track I: Hydrologic Studies 1. Apply chemistry/biological/geological principles to the monitoring of Water Resources. (BIO105, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, GLG110, GLG111) 2. Demonstrate computer skills. (BPC110, CIS105) 3. Maintain a safe working environment as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. (OSH105AA, OSH106AA, FAC/OSH109) 4. Apply theoretical concepts of hydrology to real-life, work situations. (OSH105AA, OSH106AA, FAC/OSH109, WRT260) 5. Define specific terms associated with water resources computations and data analysis. (MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, WRT102) 6. Calculate specific mathematical water resources problems. (MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, WRT102) 7. Conduct water budget study. (WRT100, WRT130, WRT130LL, WRT150, WRT150LL, WRT250, WRT250LL) 8. Explain principles of hydrology to include, ground water, surface water, water quality, water purification, and water pollution. (WRT100, WRT150) 9. Evaluate and report on the conditions of a stream reach. (WRT117, WRT125, WRT150, WRT150LL, WRT240, WRT240LL, WRT250, WRT250LL, WRT260) 10. Evaluate and report on conditions of a ground water body. (WRT117, WRT130, WRT130LL) 11. Evaluate and report water quality conditions of surface water and groundwater. (WRT117, WRT130, WRT130LL, WRT150, WRT150LL, WRT240, WRT240LL, WRT250, WRT250LL) 12. Use plane-surveying techniques to determine the cross section of a stream reach. (WRT125) 13. Describe the procedure for conducting field reconnaissance after a storm event. (WRT125, WRT150, WRT150LL, WRT240, WRT240LL, WRT250, WRT250LL) 14. Conduct statistical analyses and report on the status of a specific body of water located in the United States. (WRT130, WRT130LL, WRT150, WRT150LL, WRT240, WRT240LL, WRT250, WRT250LL) 15. Demonstrate proper maintenance and care of water resources equipment. (WRT130LL, WRT140LL, WRT150LL, WRT240LL) 16. Perform specific analytical studies of water and wastewater samples. (WRT140LL, WRT240LL) 17. Write, organize and edit ideas to support a central idea through unity, coherence, and logical development appropriate to a specific writing context using appropriate technologies. (ENG101, ENG107, ENG102, ENG108, ENG111) 18. Apply critical reading techniques to a variety of materials and purposes for reading. (CRE101, CRE111) 19. Interpret, evaluate, and analyze internet, database, and print resources. (CRE101, CRE111) 20. Define the process of communication in terms of models and principles taking into account conflict resolution strategies and interpersonal, small group, gender and intercultural variables. (COM100, COM110, COM230) Track II: Water Treatment 1. Apply chemistry/biological/geological principles to the operation and monitoring of Water Treatment and Distribution systems. (BIO105, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, GLG110, GLG111) 2. Demonstrate computer skills. (BPC110, CIS105) 3. Maintain a safe working environment as outlined by federal and state regulations. (OSH105AA, OSH106AA, FAC/OSH109) 4. Define specific terms associated with water resources computations and data analysis. (MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, WRT102) 5. Calculate specific water resources problems. (MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, WRT102) 6. Describe the Safe Water Drinking Act and its implementation. (WRT100, WRT106, WRT110, WRT140) 7. Describe the stages of the natural and societal water cycles and the public controls components of the societal water cycle. (WRT100, WRT110) 8. Describe the procedures for designing, developing, testing and equipping new wells. (WRT106) 9. Prepare, analyze, interpret and report results of water sample testing. (WRT106, WRT110, WRT114, WRT115, WRT116, WRT140, WRT140LL) 10. Describe the types, functions, layout of and equipment used in water treatment facilities. (WRT106, WRT110, WRT114, WRT116, WRT134, WRT204) 11. Explain procedures for startup, operation, maintenance and shutdown of various water treatment processes and equipment. (WRT106, WRT110, WRT114, WRT204) 12. List the criteria by which water quality is judged for potable, industrial and agricultural use. (WRT106, WRT110, WRT116, WRT140) 13. Identify and describe the common diseases associated with water supply and sewage and identify methods employed by the industry to survey and control disease transmission. (WRT106, WRT140) 14. Describe and list examples of chemical, physical, biological principles and processes as applied to water treatment. (WRT110, WRT114) 15. List job opportunities, qualifications, and certification requirements of water treatment plant and distribution operators. (WRT110, WRT134, WRT190AA) 16. Describe the composition, characteristics and properties of water. (WRT110, WRT140) 17. Compute water systems calculations. (WRT115) 18. Demonstrate monitoring duties of the water treatment operator. (WRT115, WRT140, WRT140LL) 19. Describe the areas of safety to be considered in water treatment, storage and laboratory testing. (WRT116, WRT134, WRT140, WRT140LL) 20. Demonstrate proper operation, maintenance, and care of water treatment equipment. (WRT204, WRT205) 21. Describe the operation, components, and trouble-shooting procedures for motors, transformers, and electrical circuits. (WRT205) 22. Describe the operation, components, and trouble-shooting procedures for process control instrumentation. (WRT205) 23. Write, organize and edit ideas to support a central idea through unity, coherence, and logical development appropriate to a specific writing context using appropriate technologies. (ENG101, ENG107, ENG102, ENG108, ENG111) 24. Apply critical reading techniques to a variety of materials and purposes for reading. (CRE101, CRE111) 25. Interpret, evaluate, and analyze internet, database, and print resources. (CRE101, CRE111) 26. Define the process of communication in terms of models and principles taking into account conflict resolution strategies and interpersonal, small group, gender and intercultural variables. (COM100, COM110, COM230) Track III: Wastewater Treatment 1. Apply chemistry/biological/geological principles to the operation and monitoring of Wastewater Treatment and Collection systems. (BIO105, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, GLG110, GLG111) 2. Demonstrate computer skills. (BPC110, CIS105) 3. Maintain a safe working environment as outlined by federal and state regulations. (OSH105AA, OSH106AA, FAC/OSH109) 4. Define specific terms associated with water resources computations and data analysis. (MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, WRT102) 5. Calculate specific mathematical water resources problems. (MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, WRT102) 6. Describe the stages of the natural and societal water cycles and the public controls components of the societal water cycle. (WRT100) 7. Describe the regulations and standards for wastewater. (WRT100, WRT103, WRT121) 8. Prepare, analyze, interpret and report results of wastewater sample testing. (WRT103, WRT121, WRT124 WRT126) 9. Describe the composition, characteristics and properties of wastewater. (WRT103, WRT121, WRT124, WRT131) 10. Describe the areas of safety to be considered in wastewater collection and wastewater treatment. (WRT103, WRT121, WRT126, WRT131) 11. Compute wastewater systems calculations. (WRT115) 12. Demonstrate monitoring duties of the wastewater treatment and collections operator. (WRT115, WRT140, WRT140LL) 13. Identify and describe the common disease and microbial processes associated with sewage and identify methods employed by the wastewater treatment industry to survey and control disease transmission and microbial activity. (WRT121) 14. Describe and list examples of chemical, physical, biological principles and processes as applied to wastewater treatment. (WRT121, WRT124) 15. Explain procedures for startup, operation, maintenance and shutdown of various wastewater treatment processes and equipment. (WRT121, WRT124, WRT126, WRT204) 16. Describe the types, functions, layout of and equipment used in wastewater collection systems and wastewater treatment facilities. (WRT121, WRT124, WRT131) 17. Explain the type of work done by wastewater treatment and collections operators and list job opportunities, qualifications, and certification requirements. (WRT121, WRT131, WRT190AA) 18. Describe the areas of safety to be considered in wastewater collection. (WRT131) 19. List and describe factors considered in determining wastewater collection needs and systems design. (WRT131) 20. Demonstrate proper operation, maintenance, and care of wastewater treatment equipment. (WRT204, WRT205) 21. Describe the operation, components, and trouble-shooting procedures for motors, transformers, and electrical circuits. (WRT205) 22. Describe the operation, components, and trouble-shooting procedures for process control instrumentation. (WRT205) 23. Write, organize and edit ideas to support a central idea through unity, coherence, and logical development appropriate to a specific writing context using appropriate technologies. (ENG101, ENG107, ENG102, ENG108, ENG111) 24. Apply critical reading techniques to a variety of materials and purposes for reading. (CRE101, CRE111) 25. Interpret, evaluate, and analyze internet, database, and print resources. (CRE101, CRE111) 26. Define the process of communication in terms of models and principles taking into account conflict resolution strategies and interpersonal, small group, gender and intercultural variables. (COM100, COM110, COM230)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: September 24, 2013

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