ESCI 1150 Syllabus
Subject Code
ESCI
Course Number
1150
Course Title
Introduction to Water Treatment Processes
Prerequisites
Program admission
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Spring
Credit Hours
(3-2-4)
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to water operations and the basic skills and knowledge needed to advance in this industry. The course content includes an overview of water treatment processes, distribution systems, and the terminology and equipment used in the water industries. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of chemistry and mathematics that relate to water treatment. Laboratory techniques used in the analysis of water in water/wastewater treatment plants are introduced. Regulations, licensing, and the certification process are also examined in this course.
Course Outcomes
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Water/Wastewater Treatment Processes
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1
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Understand the processes for treating both water and wastewater - filtration, disinfection, ion exchange, water softening, iron and manganese removal, corrosion, taste, and odor control.
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Water Quality Assessment
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1
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Understand the assessment of water quality - flocculation, coagulation, and sedimentation.
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Distribution Systems, Terminology, and Equipment
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1
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Understand the distribution systems used in water and wastewater treatment.
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2
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Understand the terminology of water/wastewater treatment.
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3
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Understand and be familiar with the equipment used in water/wastewater treatment.
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Regulations, Licensing, and Certification
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1
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Understand the regulations and regulatory processes of water/wastewater treatment.
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2
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Understand what entities are responsible for regulating treatment systems and facilities.
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3
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Understand the standards for treatment.
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4
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Understand the licensing processes for water/wastewater treatment and why it is important.
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5
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Understand and be familiar with government agencies and licensed treatment systems and facilities.
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6
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Understand the certification process of treatment systems and facilities.
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Laboratory Techniques
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1
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Understand the techniques and procedures for analysis of water in water/wastewater treatment facilities.
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