Civil Engineering Technology – Water Resources

In this course, students develop general skills helpful in construction. Students are exposed to the construction industry, tools and materials typically used in construction, construction health and safety, blueprint reading, and diversity in the construction industry. Upon completion of the course, students will have knowledge and skills to perform basic duties on a job site.

In this course, learners demonstrate the distribution and properties of waters on the earth, concepts of the hydrologic cycle, and basic principles of meteorology, precipitation, streamflow, and groundwater flow. Learners classify various erosion control practices to protect the environment during construction. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to develop storm water pollution protection solutions for a given construction site.

In this course, learners relate basic chemical concepts and principles such as elements, compounds, states of matter, and reactions that are applicable to evaluating and regulating water quality. Upon completion of the course, learners will summarize main water topics including chemical equilibrium and kinetics, acid-base equilibria and buffering, turbidity, solid precipitation and dissolution, oxidation and reduction reactions.

In this course, learners relate the mechanical and electrical components of a pump to the different pump types, operating specifications, and the pump's applications. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to explain how to inspect and troubleshoot the operational performance of pumps used within the water treatment profession.

In this course, learners compare environmental and treatment options necessary to operate a potable groundwater well system. Learners identify the operational components of a groundwater treatment plant and make operational assessments based on established industry criteria. Learners extend that knowledge to a municipal water treatment plant operation. Learners identify how to safely operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, iron and manganese control, fluoridation, softening, trihalomethanes, demineralization, chlorination, dichlorination, and control corrosion processes in order to meet lead requirements. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to summarize the role of the operator, source water, water treatment processes, reservoir management, and operational procedures necessary to produce a safe and aesthetically appropriate water supply for human consumption.

In this course, learners compare environmental and treatment options necessary to treat wastewater beyond treating freshwater. Learners illustrate various wastewater treatments stages including preliminary, primary, and secondary treatment. Learners identify types of microorganisms found in the process, aerobic and anaerobic sludge digestion, and sludge disposal procedures. Learners summarize environmental regulations, preventive maintenance practices, and basic safety precautions related to wastewater treatment. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to model operational procedures necessary to treat common wastewater.

In this course, learners compare practical aspects of operating and maintaining water distribution systems while emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Learners summarize water distribution systems, operator duties, procedures for operating and maintaining clear wells and storage tanks. Learners classify components and characteristics of distribution system facilities. Learners summarize the operation and maintenance of distribution systems. Learners examine how to maintain water quality in the system, disinfect new and repaired facilities and explore techniques for recognizing hazards that emphasize safe operational practices and procedures. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to plan an effective water distribution system.

In this course, learners compare regulations related to water including reviewing scholarly articles, case law, and water management statutes and policies. Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to summarize the federal and state regulations related to water treatment.

In this course, learners develop skills to fly drones and utilize lidar surveying equipment. Learners use these skills to determine existing ground data. Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to create existing topographical point cloud data obtained from both drones and lidar systems.

Using MicroStation, the student will prepare standard drawings typically used in the field of Civil Engineering...including Title Pages, Typical Sections, Plan & Profiles, Cross Sections, Sewer Profiles, Alignment Tie Sheets, etc.

In this course, learners examine stormwater management history and regulations, urban hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater quality and receiving-water impacts, design of drainage systems with best management practices, and computer modeling techniques. Learners inspect existing stormwater management systems for compliance with existing regulations and management plans. Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to develop a stormwater management plan for a given site redevelopment based on local and state regulations