OTC ENV 202 Water Quality Testing

This course provides an overview in which environmental science and protection technicians can study the principals of water quality management. Topics will include; quality standards for drinking water, regulations, and health and aesthetic aspects of drinking water. Chemical principals, source water composition, watershed protection, and water treatment processing will be presented along with discussions of the role environmental science and protection technicians will have in water quality testing and remediation processes. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in CHM 101, ENV 205 and PLS 255.
Institution:
Ozarks Technical College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Environmental Science Technology Air Quality Water Quality Environment Protection Technicians

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Various
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)
Occupation:
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Science Technologies/Technicians (41)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1-2 years
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
QM
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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