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Water Quality Technician (WQT)

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Overview

The Water Quality Technician program provides a broad, science-based curriculum for those interested in pursuing a career in water testing and municipal water plant operation. Emphasis is placed on water testing, environmental science, fresh and wastewater plant operation, and automation systems. The program emphasizes testing using analytical means, plant operation, water plan construction and automation systems. Graduate may assist in the operation of municipal water facilities and will be able to test to become a Certified Class IV Water Supply or Wastewater Treatment Operator in the state of Ohio.

The successful graduate may find employment as a:

  • Water Quality Technician
  • Operator

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate and understand operation of fresh and wastewater treatment plants.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to integrate computing skills in engineering applications and plant operation.
  3. Analyze and solve engineering problems in the areas of water treatment, water plant construction and automation systems.
  4. Be familiar with and perform common water quality tests using state of the art equipment.

Class Sequence

Code Course Title Credits
Year 1 Fall Semester
ECE1120 CAD 4
ECE1170 Computing for Engineers 3
ENG1110 Composition I 3
FST1116 Workplace Safety 1
MAT1130 College Algebra 4
Spring Semester
CHM1110 Chemistry Principles I 4
ECN1110 Macroeconomics 3
MAT1140 Trigonometry 3
PHY1110 Physics 5
Year 2 Fall Semester
CHM1112 Chemistry Principles II 4
COM1110/1115 Interpersonal Communications/Speech 3
EIE2275 Fundamental of Automation 3
Elective Arts & Humanities Elective 3
Elective Natural & Physical Science Elective 3
Spring Semester
ECE1160 / ECE2230 Hydraulics and Hydrology OR Engineering Materials and Concrete Design 4
ECE2261 Environmental Science 3
ECE2271 Water Plant Operation 4
ECE2288 / ECE2289 Civil Engineering Internship AND Civil Engineering Seminar OR 1
ECE2282 Civil Engineering Capstone 2
Total Credit Hours 59