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HSPS 143 - Plant Operations - Sanitary


PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval.
PROGRAM: Homeland Security/Public Safety
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2013

Provides the basic principles of aerobic and anaerobic biological treatment processes, including activated sludge, trickling filters, lagoons, sludge handling and disinfection. Reviews state and federal regulations related to wastewater plants.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Explain aerobic and anaerobic treatment.
  2. Explain the principles of design and operation of primary, secondary and tertiary treatment, and sludge digestion.
  3. Perform basic operational calculations.
  4. Explain the NPDES regulations.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Principles of design
  • Treatment
  • Storage
  • Disposal

 
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