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Wastewater Technology Education, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Program Overview
Wastewater Technology Education, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Overview
The Water Science Certificate Program is designed to serve those people employed or interested in employment in the water and/or wastewater fields and those who desire to upgrade their skills and/or receive certification from the State of California, the American Water Works Association, or the California Water Environment Association.
Requirements
To receive the Certificate of Achievement in any of the program options, students must complete the required core courses for that option, one additional course from the Water Science elective list and one course from the elective support course list.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.
Course List
| Course List Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| COMP 101 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 4 |
| WTRS 100 | Basic Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| WTRS 103 | Pumps And Motors; Operation And Maintenance | 3 |
| WTRS 105 | Water Science Chemistry And Bacteriology | 3 |
| WTRS 113 | Water And Wastewater Hydraulics | 3 |
| WTRS 117 | Water and Wastewater Calculations | 3-5 |
| or MATH 095 | Elementary Algebra | |
| Complete two courses from the following: | 5-6 | |
| ERTH/GEOG 171 | Introduction To Geographic Information Systems And Maps | |
| WTRS 102 | Water Systems Instrumentation And Controls | |
| WTRS 111 | Wastewater Collection | |
| WTRS 116 | Water And Wastewater Management/Supervision | |
| Total Units | 24.00-27.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Become familiar with state and federal regulations for water and wastewater treatment
- Apply mathematical problem solving techniques to water/wastewater problems.
- Use scientific methods to discover, analyze and resolve water/wastewater issues.
- Become knowledgeable about processes and equipment used in water treatment, water distribution, waste water treatment and waste water collection.
- Learn the principles of managing a water/wastewater utility.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
