PTEC 194 Wastewater Treatment

3 CR

In this course, students will be introduced to the various methods and processes for 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 pulp and paper processing. This course may be either live, a hybrid, or online.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CAP 101.