PTEC 109 Intro to WWT

5 CR

In this course, students will be introduced to the various methods and processes for fresh water and wastewater treatment. These will include the steps of preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment which involve the operations of sedimentation, biological and chemical reacting, thickening, drying, filtration, mixing, and disinfection. The equipment necessary to provide and control these operations, quality control, safety, and jobs available in this industry will also be covered. Students will also do a project related to water processing.
Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: CAP 101 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in CAP 101, or Instructor permission.