Water/Wastewater Technology (WTTI)
WTTI 200 Water Supply and Wastewater Control 3 Hours
This course is designed to familiarize the student with water supply and wastewater control. Emphasis is on the operational aspects of water supply, water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment and disposal. Upon completion, students should be able to apply technical concepts and principles of water supply and wastewater control.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 201 Hydrology for Water Operations 0.5 Hours
The properties, distribution, and circulation of water as it moves through the atmosphere, across and below the earth's surface, with emphasis on water and wastewater operations. Topics include the hydrologic cycle, groundwater, rainfall, droughts, and volume and flow.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 202 Drinking Water Sources, Quality and Standards 0.75 Hours
Examination of sources of drinking water, including identification of the various types and sources of contaminants in natural and artificial water systems, and standards used to establish drinking water quality.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 203 Introduction to Drinking Water Treatment 0.5 Hours
Introduction to the processes and equipment used to create safe drinking water, including treatment at the source, preliminary treatment, and purification.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 204 Introduction to Wastewater Treatment 0.5 Hours
Introduction to the equipment, structures, and processes used in the treatment of wastewater. Examines various legislation and regulations pertaining to wastewater treatment and effluent standards.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 205 Introduction to Drinking Water Distribution 0.5 Hours
Introduction to the equipment and structures used in drinking water transmission and distribution systems. Topics include system design and maintenance, the use of centrifugal pumps and water mains, and computer applications.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 206 Instruction to Wastewater Collection 0.5 Hours
Introduction to the equipment, structures, and design of wastewater collection systems. Topics include the layout and construction of sanitary sewers, lift stations, infiltration and inflow, and treatment methods.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 210 Water Treatment Processes 3 Hours
This course is designed to train prospective wastewater treatment plant operators and managers in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, with emphasis on the use of safe practices and procedures. Students will learn how to safely operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection processes. They will also learn how to control tastes and odors in drinking water, control corrosion to meet the requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule, perform basic water laboratory procedures, and solve arithmetic problems commonly associated with water treatment plant operation.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 200
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 211 Wastewater Treatment Processes 3 Hours
This course is designed to train prospective wastewater treatment plant operators and managers in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, with emphasis on the use of safe practices and procedures. Students will learn how to safely operate and maintain racks, screens, comminutors, sedimentation tanks, trickling filters, rotating biological contractors, package activated sludge plants, oxidation ditches, ponds, and chlorination facilities. Students will also learn how to analyze and solve operational problems and how to perform mathematical calculations relating to wastewater treatment process control.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 212 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems 3 Hours
This course is designed to enable students to understand the operation and maintenance of a waterworks distribution system and to familiarize students with the components of wastewater collection systems. Overview of design installation, operation, monitoring, maintenance and repair/rehabilitation of sewer pipelines, pump stations and related facilities.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 213 Basic Drinking Water Treatment Processes 0.75 Hours
The effects of characteristics of water that hinder quality and treatment techniques which improve water quality. Topics include fluoridation, and the treatment and control of iron, manganese, and hard water.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 203
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 214 Coagulation and Flocculation Processes in Water Treatment 0.5 Hours
Examination of the processes that remove suspended solids from drinking water and wastewater. Topics include chemicals used, rapid-mix facilities, flocculation facilities, regulations, dosage control, safety precautions, and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 203 or WTTI 204)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 215 Sedimentation Basins and Clarifiers in Water Treatment 0.5 Hours
Course outlining the use sedimentation processes in water treatment. Topics include equipment and structures utilized in the process, operation, other clarification processes, and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 203 or WTTI 204)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 216 Water Filtration Processes 0.5 Hours
Equipment, structures, and operational factors used in filtration systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. Topics include approaches to filtration, gravity filters, pressure filtration, regulations, safety precautions, and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 203 or WTTI 204)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 217 Water Disinfection Processes 1 Hour
Equipment, structures, and processes used during the disinfection process in water and wastewater treatment. Topics include chlorination processes, other oxidant processes, disinfection regulations, control tests, safety precautions and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 203 or WTTI 204)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 220 Calculations and Hydraulics for Water 3 Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the mathematical principles and practical hydraulic design related to water supply. Topics include the treatment and distribution of water. Study includes solving problems related to treatment systems including hydraulic volumes, dimensional analysis, calculations and chemical dose rates as it relates to water treatment and distribution. Provides information and procedures necessary to predict and manipulate the hydraulics of water transmission. The primary work assignments involve the reading and using of hydraulic principles and then applying them in a real-life case analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of mathematics and hydraulic systems to water management practices.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 200
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 221 Calcuations and Hydraulics for Wastewater and Stormwater 3 Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the mathematical principles and practical hydraulic design related to wastewater and stormwater control. Topics include the collection and treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater, wastewater collection and stormwater. Study includes solving problems related to treatment systems including hydraulic volumes, dimensional analysis, primary and secondary sewage treatment, calculations and chemical dose rates as it relates to wastewater and stormwater technology. Provides information and procedures necessary to predict and manipulate the hydraulics of wastewater and stormwater collection. The primary work assignments involve the reading and using of hydraulic principles and then applying them in a real-life case analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of mathematics and hydraulic systems to wastewater and stormwater management practices.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 220
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 222 Water and Wastewater Instrumentation and Control 3 Hours
This course focuses on the basic fundamentals of instrumentation applicable to water and wastewater management. The application, maintenance, and calibratioin of instruments in water and wastewater systems are emphasized. Upon completioin, students should be able to read, calibrate and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic sensing equipment; and indicating, recording, and control equipment.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 200
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 223 Basic Calculations for Water Operations 1.25 Hour
Introduction to calculations used by operators to determine load, demand and other quantities critical to water and wastewater operations. Topics include per capita water use, domestic water use based on household fixture rates, water use per unit of industrial product produced, demand analysis, and load estimation.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 224 Basic Hydraulics for Water Operations 1 Hour
Basic hydraulic concepts and calculations necessary for operating water and wastewater systems. Topics include basic properties of fluids, pressure and force, head and head loss, pumping calculations, flow, thrust control, and computer applications.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 225 Basic Hydraulics in Drinking Water Distribution Networks 0.5 Hours
Basic hydraulic concepts driving the planning, design, construction, and operation of a pressurized network.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 223 and WTTI 224
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 226 Water Chemistry 3 Hours
This course is designed to explore basic chemical concepts and principles such as elements, compounds, states of matter and reactions that are applicable to evaluating and regulating water quality and applies them to water and wastewater treatment. Students also examine laboratory techniques, equipment, quality assurance, and recordkeeping and reporting.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 200
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 227 Basic Hydraulic Concepts in Wastewater Collection Systems 0.5 Hours
Basic hydraulic concepts driving the planning, design, construction, and operation of wastewater collection systems. Topics include the function and operation of open channel and gravity flow collection system networks.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 223 and WTTI 224
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 230 Advanced Water Treatment Processes 3 Hours
This course is a continuation of WTTI 210 and is designed to train prospective water treatment plant operators and managers in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, with emphasis on the use of safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on drinking water regulations (including the Safe Drinking Water Act), iron and manganese control, fluoridation, softening, trihalomethanes, demineralization, handling and disposal of process wastes, maintenance, instrumentation, and advanced laboratory procedures.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 210
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 231 Advanced Wastewater Treatment Processes 3 Hours
This course is a continuation of WTTI 211 and is designed to train prospective wastewater treatment plant operators and managers in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, with emphasis on the use of safe practices and procedures. Topics include conventional activated sludge processes, sledge digestion and solids handling, effluent disposal, plant safety and good housekeeping, plant and equipment maintenance, laboratory procedures and chemistry, use of computers of plant operation and maintenance, analysis and presentation of data, and records and report writing. Students will also learn how to analyze and solve operational problems and how to perform the mathematical calculations relating to wastewater treatment process control.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 211
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 232 Wastewater Microbiology 0.5 Hours
Bacteria and other micoscopic organisms in wastewater, the equipment and structures used to grow or remove microorganisms, and the role microorganisms play in the breakdown of waste material.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 204
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 233 Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems 0.5 Hours
Examination of the equipment, structures, and operating factors in natural wastewater treatment systems.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 204
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 234 Basic Infrastructure for Water Distribution & Wastewater 1 Hour
Basic components of drinking water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems, including equipment, structures, and operating factors affecting the planning, design, and construction.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 205 or WTTI 206)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 235 Water Distribution System Components 0.75 Hours
Introduction to the components used in drinking water distribution systems and the factors involved in planning, operating, and maintaining them. Topics include hydrants, meters, cross connections, backflow control methods and devices, and records and reporting.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 205
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 236 Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance 1.25 Hour
Examination of the procedures used in the operation and maintenance of water distribution networks. Topics include pipe shipment and handling, excavation, laying pipe, pressure and leak testing, flushing and disinfection, inspections, site restorations, water main installation, maintaining water quality, maintaining flow and pressure, meter locations, service lines, and thawing.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 205
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 237 Wastewater Collection System Assessment and Repair 0.5 Hours
Procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems. Topics include operation and maintenance, inspecting and testing components, pipeline and manhole cleaning and inspection methods, and underground repair.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 206
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 238 Wastewater Collection Systems Management 0.5 Hours
Management concepts and considerations in the wastewater industry. Topics include operation and maintenance, information management, system design, construction and assessment, public policy and community relations, budgeting and financial planning, and safety and security.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 206
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 239 Stormwater Management for Operators 0.5 Hours
Control and mitigation of stormwater runoff via wastewater treatment facilities. Topics include estimating stormwater runoff, storm sewer systems, best management practices, floodplains, control of combined sewer overflows, controlling constituent discharges, and computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 206
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 240 Motors, Engines, and Controls in Water Operations 0.5 Hours
Investigation of the motors, engines, and controls used in water and wastewater treatment operations. Topics include electric motors, combustion engines, electrically driven pumps, motor and engine records, and motor and engine safety.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 241 Introduction to Instrumentation & Control Systems in Water 0.75 Hours
Introduction to the instrumentation and control systems used in water and wastewater operations. Topics include instrumentation, telemetry, control systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system components, operation and maintenance, flow, pressure, and level measurement, and automation.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 242 Basic Electricity for Water Operations 0.5 Hours
Investigation of the basic concepts and applications of electricity in water and wastewater operations.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 243 Flowermeters, Sensors and Process Measurements 0.5 Hours
Investigation of the equipment and techniques used to measure flow and other process information in water and wastewater operations.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 244 Automatic Process Control for Water Operations 0.75 Hours
Analysis of the equipment and procedures used in the automated control processes in water or wastewater facilities.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 243
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 249 Basic Water Chemistry for Operators 1 Hour
Assessment of the essential chemical properties of water and how they can affect water quality.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 250 Drinking Water Sampling and Analysis 1 Hour
Study of techniques of sampling and laboratory testing of drinking water resources.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 249
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 251 Wastewater Sampling and Analysis 1 Hour
Investigation of the procedures for effectively sampling and analyzing wastewater. Topics include operating laboratory equipment, analyzing in accordance with NPDES permit requirements, and recording laboratory results.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 249
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 252 Water Operator Safety 0.75 Hours
Basic process of ensuring a safe working environment for water and wastewater operators. Topics include inspections, procedures, and programs which ensure safety in the workplace.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 253 Wastewater Regulations 0.5 Hours
Analysis of all major forms of regulation that apply to the wastewater industry. Topics include the evolution of the Clean Water Act, pretreatment program requirements, permit compliance, safety regulations, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 254 Corrosion Control in Water Operations 0.5 Hours
Investigation of the methods and techniques used to minimize corrosion in water treatment facilities. Topics include corrosion control methods, facilities, regulations, record keeping, and safety precautions.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 203
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 255 Ion Exchange Processes in Water Treatment 0.5 Hours
Process and equipment used in ion exchange treatment of water. Topics include ion exchange softening, operation of ion exchange processes, and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 203
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 256 Adsorption Processes in Water Treatment 0.5 Hours
Analysis of the process and equipment used in the adsorption process in water treatment. Topics include the principles of adsorption, adsorption facilities, regulations, operating procedures, safety precautions, and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 203
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 257 Aeration Processes in Water Treatment 0.5 Hours
Investigation of the process and equipment used druing the aeration process in water treatment. Topics include process description, types of aerators, regulations, control tests, operating problems, safety precautions, and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 203
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 258 Membrane Processes in Water Treatment 0.5 Hours
Exploration of the processes and equipment used in membrane filtration. Topics include microfiltration facilities, pleated membrane facilities, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis facilities, operating programs, and record keeping.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 203
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 259 Introduction to Residuals Management in Water Operations 0.5 Hours
Equipment, structures, and processes associated with residual management in water and wastewater systems. Topics include sludge calculations, removal of sludge by traditional sedimentation processes, softening sludge, and solids separation technology.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 203 or WTTI 204)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 260 Suspended Growth Systems in Wastewater Operations 0.5 Hours
Design and processes of suspended growth systems in wastewater treatment facilities. Topics include the operation of activated sludge plants, controlling biomass inventory, energy use and saving opportunities, aerobic digestion, and solids handling.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 204
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 261 Attached Growth Systems in Wastewater Operations 0.5 Hours
Facilities and processes used in attached growth systems. Topics include trickling filters, biological filters, rotating biological contactors, and operation of attached growth systems.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 204
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 262 Nutrient Removal Processes in Water Operations 1 Hour
Equipment, structures, and design factors used in nutrient removal. Topics include nutrients and their effects on the environment, regulations, structured process models for nutrient removal, troubleshooting for full-scale nutrient removal facilities, and aquatic natural treatment systems.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 203 or WTTI 204)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 263 Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Processes 0.5 Hours
Equipment, structures, and process involved in pretreatment of wastewater. Topics include regulations governing industrial pretreatment, troubleshooting, and maintaining pretreatment operations.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 204
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 264 Wastewater Residuals Management 0.5 Hours
Equipment, structures, and processes used in wastewater residuals management. Topics include the stabilization, thickening, dewatering, drying, and composting of sludge, and biosolids reduction processes.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 259
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 265 Record Keeping and Reporting for Water Operations 0.5 Hours
Techniques for keeping effective records and reports for a water or wastewater utility. Topics include computer recordkeeping systems, equipment and maintenance records, plant operations data, procurement and inventory records, personnel records, and disposition of plant and system records.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 203 or WTTI 204)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 266 Customer Service and Public Relations in Water Operations 0.5 Hours
Analysis of methods by which water and wastewater utilities deal with customers and the public. Topics include the roles of water distribution personnel and informed employees in public relations, formal public relations programs, and general principles of customer inquiries and complaint investigation.
Prerequisite(s): (WTTI 203) or WTTI 204
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
WTTI 291 Internship: Utility Operations 3 Hours
Internship in water/wastewater operations. May be paid or unpaid. Note: Requires placement by the WTI Program Coordinator and instructor's permission.
Prerequisite(s): WTTI 200
Recent Term(s) Offered: None