Water Technology SLO’s
Water 100
SLO#1: At the end of a lesson presentation on the “Hydrological Cycle”, students must be able
to draw and discuss in detail the six components of the water cycle. Students must draw all six
components with proper labels, including examples of each component.
Course Objective(s) covered: Understand the basics of the hydrologic cycle.
Department Learning Outcome covered: Students will develop an understanding of the
origin of water sources.
Sample Question: Draw and discuss in detail the six components of the water (hydrologic)
cycle.
SLO #2: At the end of Water 100 students must be able to describe the State of California
Certification requirements for Water Distribution Operators, Water Treatment Operators and
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators.
Course Objective(s) covered: Compare and contrast the certification process for water and
wastewater; State of California T1-T5 and D1-D5 certifications and CWEA proof certification..
Department Learning Outcome covered: students will detail the California certification
requirements necessary to work in water/wastewater.
Sample Question: How many certifications levels are there in the CWEA Certification Program?
Describe the requirements for each level.
SLO #3: Identify four (4) major sources of water available for water treatment plants.
Course Objective(s) covered: (1) Differentiate the various sources of water available to water
treatment plants and those options and issues in Southern California including water quality,
cost, conservation, rights and regulations.
(2) Assess and define the basic processes of water and wastewater treatment including
water/wastewater characteristics, sources, filtration, sludge, sedimentation, disinfection, plant
operations and their application
Sample Question: Identify four (4) major sources of water available for water treatment plants.
Water Technology SLO’s
Water 102
SLO#1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of process control problems utilizing math formulas; math
problems with formulas to solve word problems. Solve for the area, given specific dimensions.
Department Learning Outcome covered: Application of water math formulas to solve problems using
arithmetic, algebraic and geometric models.
Course Objective(s) covered: (1) Solve basic mathematic functions using a standard calculator.
(2)Manipulate the basic formulas used in water and wastewater word problems to common water
industry situations. (3) Demonstrate and ability to extract relevant data and solve word problems.
Sample Question: A circle has a diameter of 45 ft. What is the area?
SLO #2: Perform math conversions for cubic feet and gallons.
Department Learning Outcome covered: Application of water math formulas to solve problems using
arithmetic, algebraic and geometric models.
Course Objective(s) covered: (1) Solve basic mathematic functions using a standard calculator.
(2)Manipulate the basic formulas used in water and wastewater word problems to common water
industry situations. (3) Demonstrate and ability to extract relevant data and solve word problems.
Sample Question: A cylinder is 25 ft high and has a diameter of 25 ft. What is its volume in cubic feet?
SLO #3: Perform math calculations for chemical dosing problems.
Course Objective(s) covered: (1) Solve basic mathematic functions using a standard calculator.
(2)Manipulate the basic formulas used in water and wastewater word problems to common water
industry situations. (3) Demonstrate and ability to extract relevant data and solve word problems.
Sample Question: Determine the chlorinator setting (lbs/day) required to treat a flow of 2.5 MGD with
a chlorine dose of 2.1 mg/l.
Water Technology SLO’s
Water 103
SLO#1: At the end of a lesson presentation on the “Hydrological Cycle”, students must be able
to draw and discuss in detail the six components of the water cycle. Students must draw all six
components with proper labels, including examples of each component.
Course Objective(s) covered: Understand the basics of the hydrologic cycle.
Department Learning Outcome covered: Students will develop an understanding of the
origin of water sources.
Sample Question: Draw and discuss in detail the six components of the water (hydrologic)
cycle.
SLO #2: Differentiate three (3) major sources and corresponding treatments utilized for water
in California.
Course Objective(s) covered: Differentiate the various sources and treatments of water in
California.
Sample Question: : Differentiate three (3) major sources and corresponding treatments utilized
for water in California.
SLO #3: Explain basic water testing in laboratory procedures.
Course Objective(s) covered: Analyze and explain basic water testing utilized in laboratory
procedures.
Sample Question: Identify four (4) major sources of water available for water treatment plants.
Water Technology SLO’s
Water 107
SLO#1: Define the main purpose of a water storage facility in a water supply system.
Course Objective(s) covered: Analyze the basic elements of a water distribution system, as well
as, operation, maintenance and hydraulic characteristics.
Sample Question: What is the main purpose of a water storage facility?
SLO # 2: Solve basic mathematical calculation for a pounds per square inch (psi) problem given a
specified height.
Course Objective(s) covered: Solve basic mathematical calculations and conversions such as:
area, volume, flow, pressure and chemical dosage.
Sample Question: What is the pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) at the bottom of a
standpipe filled to a height of 47 feet?
SLO #3: Identify 4 primary functions of a water distribution operator.
Course Objective(s) covered: Distinguish the primary function of a water distribution operator.
Sample Question: Identify four (4) primary functions of a water distribution operator.
Water Technology SLO’s
Water 109
SLO#1: Solve advanced mathematical calculations and conversions such as: velocity, flow rate,
pump pressure, horsepower, evaluation of pump performance, friction and energy losses.
Course Objective(s) covered: Solve advanced mathematical calculations and conversions such
as: velocity, flow rate, pump pressure, horsepower, and evaluation of pump performance,
friction and energy losses.
Sample Question: The pumping water level for a pump is 190 ft. The discharge pressure
measured at the pump discharge head is 4.1 psi. If the pump flow rate is 900 gpm, what is the
water horsepower?
SLO # 2: Identify a safety issue related to water distribution.
Course Objective(s) covered: Assess the safety issues pertinent to the water industry.
Sample Question: What is the pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) at the bottom of a
standpipe filled to a height of 47 feet?
SLO # 3: Distinguish and identify the basic elements of a water distribution system, as well as,
their operation, maintenance and hydraulic characteristics.
Course Objective(s) covered: Distinguish and identify the basic elements of a water distribution
system, as well as, their operation, maintenance and their hydraulic characteristics.
Sample Question: Distinguish and identify the basic elements of a water distribution system, as
well as, their operation, maintenance and their hydraulic characteristics.
Water Technology SLO’s
WATR 120
SLO#1: Identify and evaluate process and overall plant performance given a hypothetical scenario.
Course Objective(s) covered: Utilize analytical skills as a decision-making tool in the evaluation of
process and overall plant performance in wastewater treatment plant operations.
Sample Question: Given specific parameters, describe the condition of a treatment plant, predicting its
overall performance.
SLO # 2: Examine wastewater theory in practice through given case studies.
Course Objective(s) covered: (1) Examine wastewater theory in practice through the case studies and
analysis of current articles in the media. (2) Value the importance and the function of wastewater
treatment plant operations in the protection of public health and the environment through applied
theory to practice via case studies.
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SLO # 3:
Course Objective(s) covered: Value the importance and the function of wastewater treatment plant
operations in the protection of public health and the environment through applied theory to practice via
case studies.
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Water Technology SLO’s
WATR 122
SLO#1: Calculate advanced wastewater mathematical problems.
Course Objective(s) covered: Calculate advanced wastewater mathematical problems.
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SLO#2: Apply wastewater treatment chemicals in specific processes.
Course Objective(s) covered:
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SLO#3: Identify categories of odors and corresponding solutions.
Course Objective(s) covered: (1) Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate advanced wastewater treatment
operations in an increasingly complex manner. (2) Apply wastewater treatment chemicals in specific
processes.
Sample Question: Identify categories and classifications of odors and appropriate solutions to odor
problems.
Water Technology SLO’s
WATR 125
SLO#1: Compare the different types of bearings used on electric motors and their different maintenance
requirements.
Course Objective(s) covered: Identify chemically related hazards that are associated with water quality
treatment technicians, work areas and tasks and explain why precautions are necessary.
Sample Question: Compare the different types of bearings used on electric motors and their different
maintenance requirements.
SLO#2: Compare and contrast the fundamentals involved in gravimetric and titrametric analyses of
constituents of water, wastewater or sludge.
Course Objective(s) covered: Compare and contrast the fundamentals involved in gravimetric and
titrametric analyses of constituents of water, wastewater or sludge.
Sample Question: Compare and contrast the fundamentals involved in gravimetric and titrametric
analyses of constituents of water, wastewater or sludge.
SLO#3: Formulate monitoring laboratory test plans for various water and wastewater trouble shooting
scenarios.
Course Objective(s) covered: Compare and contrast the fundamentals involved in gravimetric and
titrametric analyses of constituents of water, wastewater or sludge.
Sample Question: Compare and contrast the fundamentals involved in gravimetric and titrametric
analyses of constituents of water, wastewater or sludge.
Water Technology SLO’s
WATR 130
SLO#1: Describe the inter-relation of federal, state, and local laws relating to environmental protection
and pollution prevention.
Course Objective(s) covered: Describe the inter-relation of federal, state, and local laws relating to
environmental protection and pollution prevention.
Sample Question: Describe, in detail, the inter-relation of federal, state, and local laws relating to
environmental protection and pollution prevention.
SLO#2: Compare and contrast the key stakeholders and their interaction in the regulatory process.
Course Objective(s) covered: Compare and contrast the key stakeholders and their interaction in the
regulatory process.
Sample Question: Compare and contrast the key stakeholders and their interaction in the regulatory
process.
SLO#3: Analyze and identify regulatory compliance resources.
Course Objective(s) covered: Analyze and identify regulatory compliance resources.
Sample Question: Analyze and identify five (5) regulatory compliance resources.
Water Technology SLO’s
WATR 140
SLO#1: Compare the advantages of an oil-lubed pump versus a water- lubed pump.
Course Objective(s) covered: Compare the advantages of an oil-lubed pump versus a water- lubed
pump.
Sample Question: Identify three(3) advantages of an oil-lubed pump versus a water- lubed pump.
SLO#2: Differentiate and explain centrifugal pump theory and the function of the major parts.
Course Objective(s) covered: Differentiate and explain centrifugal pump theory and the function of the
major parts.
Sample Question: Differentiate and explain centrifugal pump theory and the function of the major
parts.
SLO#3: Compare the different types of bearings used on electric motors and their different maintenance
requirements.
Course Objective(s) covered: Compare the different types of bearings used on electric motors and their
different maintenance requirements.
Sample Question: Compare the different types of bearings used on electric motors and their different
maintenance requirements.