Water Quality Technology: Environmental Health

Water Distribution

AGTE 206Applied Water Hydraulics3
M 105Contemporary Mathematics3
TSCI 110Intro to Water & Wastewater4
TSCI 112Wastewater Lagoon Systems1
TSCI 114Sm Public Drink Systems1
TSCI 117Pumps/Motor Operation1
TSCI 205Distribution Systems3
COMX 115Intro to Interpersonal Communc3
TSCI 119Valves and Hydrants1
TSCI 208Water & Wastewater School2
TSCI 210Backflow Prevention3
WRIT 122Business Writing3
Advisor Approved Electives3
Total Credits31

Wastewater Treatment

AGTE 206Applied Water Hydraulics3
COMX 115Intro to Interpersonal Communc3
M 105Contemporary Mathematics3
TSCI 110Intro to Water & Wastewater4
TSCI 111Env. Health/Safety Water/Waste1
TSCI 112Wastewater Lagoon Systems1
TSCI 113On-site Wastewater Systems1
TSCI 115Industrial Wastewater Systems1
TSCI 208Water & Wastewater School2
TSCI 210Backflow Prevention3
TSCI 231Wastewater Processes3
TSCI 232Wastewater Processes Lab2
WRIT 122Business Writing3
Total Credits30

Water Treatment

AGTE 206Applied Water Hydraulics3
COMX 115Intro to Interpersonal Communc3
M 105Contemporary Mathematics3
TSCI 110Intro to Water & Wastewater4
TSCI 111Env. Health/Safety Water/Waste1
TSCI 114Sm Public Drink Systems1
TSCI 208Water & Wastewater School2
TSCI 210Backflow Prevention3
TSCI 230Intro to Groundwater Concepts3
TSCI 233Water Treatment Processes3
TSCI 234Water Treatment Processes Lab2
WRIT 122Business Writing3
Total Credits31

Wastewater Collection

AGTE 206Applied Water Hydraulics3
M 105Contemporary Mathematics3
TSCI 110Intro to Water & Wastewater4
TSCI 111Env. Health/Safety Water/Waste1
TSCI 112Wastewater Lagoon Systems1
TSCI 116Wastewater Coll Systems3
TSCI 117Pumps/Motor Operation1
TSCI 208Water & Wastewater School2
TSCI 210Backflow Prevention3
COMX 115Intro to Interpersonal Communc3
WRIT 122Business Writing3
Total Credits27

Mission Statement

MSU-Northern's Water Quality technology programs offer unique training for individuals interested in water quality field.  Apart from water treatment, other professional career options are available in the environmental and ecological areas with various private, public, state and federal entities.

Learning Outcomes for Water Quality Technology

  • Provides students with the fundamental knowledge of maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.
  • Introduces students to the current topics of importance in water quality and treatment. 
  • Provides students with the basic knowledge of wastewater lagoon systems.

Learning Outcomes for Wastewater Treatment

  • Students will gain knowledge in hydraulics and back flow.
  • Provides student with fundamental knowledge of wastewater treatment systems.
  • Introduces student to the current topics of importance in water quality and treatment.
     

Learning Outcomes for Water Treatment

  • Provides students with an introduction to basic concepts governing groundwater; focused on the use of ground water as a source for municipal supply.
  • Provides students with a basic knowledge of drinking water treatment systems.
  • Provides students with an introduction to water treatment processes.
     

Learning Outcomes for Wastewater Collection

  • Students will gain knowledge in hydraulics and back flow.
  • Provides students with fundamental knowledge of wastewater treatment systems.
  • Introduce student to current topics of importance to the field of water and wastewater operations.