University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Curriculum Proposal Form #3
New Course
Effective Term:
2137 (Fall 2013)
Subject Area - Course Number: SAFETY 474
Cross-listing:
(See Note #1 below)
Course Title: (Limited to 65 characters)
Facility Water Management
25-Character Abbreviation:
Sponsor(s):
Vosburgh
Department(s):
OESH
College(s):
Education
Consultation took place:
NA
Yes (list departments and attach consultation sheet)
Departments: Geography and Geology
Programs Affected:
Is paperwork complete for those programs? (Use "Form 2" for Catalog & Academic Report updates)
NA
Yes
Prerequisites:
will be at future meeting
CHEM 102
Grade Basis:
Conventional Letter
S/NC or Pass/Fail
Course will be offered:
Part of Load
On Campus
Above Load
Off Campus - Location
College:
Education
Instructor:
Vosburgh
Dept/Area(s): OESH
Note: If the course is dual-listed, instructor must be a member of Grad Faculty.
Check if the Course is to Meet Any of the Following:
Technological Literacy Requirement
Diversity
Writing Requirement
General Education Option: Select one:
Note: For the Gen Ed option, the proposal should address how this course relates to specific core courses, meets the goals of General Education
in providing breadth, and incorporates scholarship in the appropriate field relating to women and gender.
Credit/Contact Hours: (per semester)
Total lab hours:
Number of credits:
Total lecture hours:
Total contact hours:
3
Can course be taken more than once for credit? (Repeatability)
No
Yes
If "Yes", answer the following questions:
No of times in major:
No of times in degree:
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No of credits in major:
No of credits in degree:
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Proposal Information: (Procedures for form #3)
Course justification:
The OESH Department has an opportunity to address a significant need of its majors and minors as well as students
across campus who are interested in environmental issues. Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
Department prepares students to work as safety professionals in a wide variety of organizations. These professionals
are often required to manage environmental aspects of industrial operations. Currently we offer courses covering
several environmental aspects of production activities. But, a department evaluation conducted during the summer
2011 identified that water pollution, potable water, and other facility level water issues were not being covered in
courses currently offered. A consultation has been conducted with the Geography and Geology Department to verify
that those issues are not covered with a facility level emphasis in their classes. The Department therefore would like
to address this gap by offering this course which will cover basic water ecology, sources of drinking water, water
quality monitoring, wastewater treatment, and management of water at the facility level. The proposed course would
offer a much needed focus on the management of water resources and on regulatory compliance from the viewpoint
of a production facility.
Relationship to program assessment objectives:
The OESH major has 5 major objectives. This course will align with 2 of the 5 with the major objectives for the
OESH major. The two objectives this course will address are: how to evaluate workplace and other environmental
exposures and how to apply legal aspects of OESH practice. The course will address these objectives by discussing
water requirements and monitoring at the facility level for a wide variety of facility types as defined by the
Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Budgetary impact:
The department already has qualified staff to teach the class. The faculty who will be teaching the course is a new
faculty and this class will fulfill her expanding teaching load so no additional costs are anticipated.
Course description: (50 word limit)
This course will cover water related topics from a facility point of view. Topics to be covered are basic water
ecology, drinking water sources, water quality monitoring, facility level water management, facility and municipal
level wastewater treatment, basic water related public health issues, stormwater management, and water related
regulatory compliance.
If dual listed, list graduate level requirements for the following:
1. Content (e.g., What are additional presentation/project requirements?)
2. Intensity (e.g., How are the processes and standards of evaluation different for graduates and
undergraduates? )
3. Self-Directed (e.g., How are research expectations differ for graduates and undergraduates?)
Course objectives and tentative course syllabus:
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
1.
Explain the importance of water ecology and public health with respect to how a facility
addresses drinking, waste and storm water management.
2.
Identify drinking, waste and storm water concerns for a facility through facility description or
walk-through.
3.
Summarize water related regulations a facility would need to consider for their processes.
4.
Compare facility and municipal levels with regard to drinking water supply and treatment.
5.
Compare facility and municipal levels with regard to wastewater treatment.
Syllabus:
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health Department
Course:
Semester:
Lectures:
SAFETY 494, Workshop: Facility Water Management
Fall 2013
Fridays, 10 am – 12:30 pm; Room 0005 basement of Ambrose Health Center
Prerequisites: CHEM 102
Instructor:
Donna Vosburgh, Ph.D., R.S.
Office: 3507 Hyland Hall; phone: 262-472-1252
Email: vosburgd@uww.edu
Office Hours: Monday 1:00-4:00, Wednesday 1:00-3:00, and other times by appointment
Course Catalog Description
This course will cover water related topics from a facility point of view. Topics to be covered are basic
water ecology, drinking water sources, water quality monitoring, facility level water management,
facility and municipal level wastewater treatment, basic water related public health issues, storm water
management, and water related regulatory compliance.
Important Thing to Remember for this Class
Learning is not a spectator sport.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
1.
Explain the importance of water ecology and public health with respect to how a facility
addresses drinking, waste and storm water management.
2.
Identify drinking, waste and storm water concerns for a facility through facility description or
walk-through.
3.
Summarize water related regulations a facility would need to consider for their processes.
4.
Compare facility and municipal levels with regard to drinking water supply and treatment.
5.
Compare facility and municipal levels with regard to wastewater treatment.
Required Textbook:
Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation, 6th
Edition by Nelson L. Nemerow, Franklin J. Agardy, Joseph A. Salvato ISBN: 978-0-470-08303-1
Use of D2L:
This course will be offered in a web enhanced format. Materials and assignments will be provided
through the D2L course site. You are expected to be able to access materials and upload assignments
to D2L. All students in this course must have almost daily access to the Internet. You must use the D2L
site regularly between classes to keep up with the announcements and to complete the assigned
activities. If you have never taken a web enhanced course before be sure to review the D2L and
technology information and tutorials.
Attendance:
Attendance is expected. This class only meets once per week so it is extremely important that you
attend each session and all field trips. If a student is absent from class or field trip, it is the student’s
responsibility to be mindful of all assignments, handouts, or announcements that may have been given
by the instructor. Unless the absence is excused, an assignment may not be turned in late and/or a
missed quiz or exam CANNOT be made up. For the instructor to consider if the absence is excused, the
student must submit in writing a request for the absence to be considered excused, which must
include: the date missed, the reason for the absence, the student’s signature, and accompanying
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formal documentation (e.g. an accident report for a car accident). The request can be submitted by
placing it in the instructor’s mailbox in the safety department office (Hyland 3305) or giving it directly to
the instructor.
Classroom Decorum:
All students should arrive on time for the class. If you must leave during a class, tell the instructor before
the beginning of class to reduce the distraction of your leaving. No cell phone use for texting, accepting
calls, making calls or alerts is allowed. If you have a reason that a cell phone is needed, discuss that will
the instructor as soon as possible. Computers should be used for class purposes only. Food is allowed in
class as long as it is not distracting (smelly, loud, messy, etc.). Food may not be allowed during field trips.
Ask the instructor before bringing food on a field trip. If other issues arise during the semester, the
instructor will notify the class. If issues persist, the instructor my take away points from the student’s
grade.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and non-discriminatory
learning environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and graduate students to familiarize
themselves with University policies regarding Special Accommodations, Academic Misconduct, Religious
Beliefs Accommodation, Discrimination and Absence for University Sponsored Events (for details please
refer to the Schedule of Classes; the “Rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Catalog;
the Academic Requirements and Policies and the Facilities and Services sections of the Graduate
Catalog; and the “Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures (UWS Chapter 14); and the “Student
Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures") (UWS Chapter 17).
Assessments:
30% Exams
40% Field Trip Reports
30% Quizzes/Assignments
*Quizzes and assignments may cover material from the lectures, assigned readings, field trips and
graduate lectures.
Assignments:
Assignments are due by 9 am on the date listed. Assignments turned in after 9:00 am will be
considered late and will not be accepted without an excused absence.
Field Trip Reports:
Field trip reports are due by 9 am on the date listed. Field trip reports turned in after 9:00 am will be
considered late and will not be accepted without an excused absence. Each student is required to
submit a report about each field trip taken during the course of the semester. Each report must be
typed, constructed in an appropriate style as suggested by the instructor, and grammatically correct.
Your reports should briefly summarize the following points: 1) purpose of the field trip; 2) general
information i.e. date and location, person leading tours, etc. 3) particular equipment or procedures that
were observed; 4) results of any tests or samples that were taken, collected, demonstrated or asked to
look up on web-site databases; 5)an evaluation of the usefulness of your experience, recommendations,
personal reaction, etc.
Final Grade:
At the end of the semester, final grades will be determined by a summary score of the above
assessments. There is no guarantee of extra credit being available for this course. The percentage
breakdown for the final grade is as follows:
A
93-100%
A92-90%
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B+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
87-89%
83-86%
80-82%
77-79%
73-76%
70-72%
67-69%
63-66%
60-62%
below 60%
The UW System standard for work required per credit is that students are expected to invest at least 3
hours of combined in-class and out-of-class work per week for each academic credit of course work. This
course is 3 credits so the total class work is expected to be at least 9 hours.
Unit name
Introduction to Facility Water
Management
Water: Need to Know
Basic Water Ecology
Drinking Water/Process Water
Drinking Water Quality
Regulations and Monitoring
Emerging Drinking Water Issues
Drinking Water Field Trip
-Whitewater Municipal System
(10:15 at 308 N. Fremont
Street)
-Parks
-Whitewater flowing well
Exam 1
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Regulations and
Monitoring
Wastewater Field Trip
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Assignments
Assignment 1 due: Bring Syllabus to class
Assigned readings
1. In book: pg. 1-13
2. Guide to Lake Protection and Management
Assigned reading
1. In book pg. 77 (Source and Protection of Water
Supply)-117
2. In book pg. 133-162 (through Diatomaceous Earth
Filter)
3. In book pg. 257 (Cleaning and Disinfection)-269
Assignment 2: Cross-Connection Assignment
Assigned Readings (due Oct. 5)
1. Operator’s Handbook for OTM and Nontransient
Noncommunity Water Systems
2. Owner/Operator’s Handbook for Transient
Noncommunity Public Drinking Water Systems
3. EPA Cross-Connection Control Manual
4. In book pg. 17 (Water Quality)-33 (through Sampling
Frequency)
5. In book pg. 222 (Cross-connection Control)-225
Journal of Environmental Health articles posted on D2L
Drinking Water Field Trip Report
Assigned Readings
1. In book pg 283-322 (through water conservation)
Assigned Readings
2. In book pg 322 (Sewage Works Design)-363
Wastewater Field Trip Report
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-Whitewater Wastewater
Treatment Plant
(10:15 at 109 Hwy U)
Facility Tour
Emerging wastewater issues
Waterborne disease
Superfund/Bioremediation
Storm water
Exam 2
Final Exam
Assignment 3: Waterborne Diseases
Facility Field Trip Report
Assigned Readings
1. Water- and Foodborne Diseases
Bioremediation Final Exam presentations
Bibliography: (Key or essential references only. Normally the bibliography should be no more than one or two
pages in length.)
Class Book:
Environmental Engineering: Water, Wastewater, Soil and Groundwater Treatment and Remediation, 6th Edition by
Nelson L. Nemerow, Franklin J. Agardy, Joseph A. Salvato ISBN: 978-0-470-08303-1
Other Sources:
Journal articles from Journal of Environmental Health (new articles will be selected as new issues emerge)
Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional by Drinan, J, 2001 Lewis
Publishers
Urban Watersheds by M. Kaufman, D. Rogers, K. Murray, 2011 CRC Press
Guide to Lake Protection and Management
EPA Cross-Connection Control Manual
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and non-discriminatory learning
environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and graduate students to familiarize themselves with
University policies regarding Special Accommodations, Academic Misconduct, Religious Beliefs Accommodation,
Discrimination and Absence for University Sponsored Events (for details please refer to the Schedule of Classes; the
“Rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Catalog; the Academic Requirements and Policies and
the Facilities and Services sections of the Graduate Catalog; and the “Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures
(UWS Chapter 14); and the “Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures" (UWS Chapter 17).
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