WATR 120 Water Quality
This course is a study of the definition of and the factors affecting thequality of water in natural and municipal waste systems. Students will learn how to assess the quality of water using basic instruments.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
WATR 120Water Quality
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is a study of the definition of and the factors affecting thequality of water in natural and municipal waste systems. Students will learn how to assess the quality of water using basic instruments.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand the use, and need, to calibrate different types of water quality monitoring instruments. This includes pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and turbidity meters.
- Differentiate between point source and nonpoint sources of pollution and give examples of each.
- Be aware of portable test kits and laboratory procedures for water quality screening and analysis.
- Know the procedures to correctly sample, preserve, and ship to laboratories water collected from surface and groundwater sources.
- Know and demonstrate safe laboratory practices when analyzing samples.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
1. Introduction
2. Chemistry Review
3. Exam Review
4. Nitrogen & Phosphorus
5. pH & Hardness
6. Conductivity
7. Dissolved Oxygen and Microbiology
8. Sediment, Color, Odor
9. Eutrophication & Sulfur
10. Heavy Elements
11. Point and Nonpoint Source Pollution
12. Wetlands
13. Municipal Systems
VI. Delivery Methodologies