Water Quality Management BAS Degree
The BAS degree provides students with a broader understanding of water quality issues upstream and downstream from treatment facilities. WQM graduates will be prepared to protect water resources for environmental and human health. Students are introduced to career opportunities within the water industry to establish an educational path that best fits their goals and interests. Satisfactory completion, grade of C or higher, is mandatory for all core WQM coursework.
Requirements
General Education Required Courses (37 Credits)
| CHE 111 | Gen College Chem I/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| BIO 105 | Science of Biology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Additional Requirements (15 credits)
Two Arts and Humanities GT courses (6 credits)
Two Social and Behavioral Science GT courses (6 credits)
One History GT course (3 credits)
Lower Division Water Quality Management Courses (30 Credits)
| WQM 100 | Introduction to Water Quality | 3 |
| WQM 119 | Basic Water Quality Analyses | 4 |
| WQM 120 | Water Quality Equip Maint I | 4 |
| WQM 126 | Safety & Security Systems | 3 |
| WQM 200 | Hydraulics-Water Quality Mgmt | 4 |
| WQM 206 | Design Interpretation for Water Quality Management | 4 |
| WQM 216 | Bio/Bacteriological Quality Analyses | 4 |
| WQM 217 | Disinfection Techniques in Water Quality Systems | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Upper Division Water Quality Management Courses (30 credits)
| WQM 311 | Survey of Envirn Water Acts | 2 |
| WQM 312 | Survey Safe Drinking Water Act | 2 |
| WQM 327 | Water Industry Management | 3 |
| WQM 345 | Principles of Hydrology | 3 |
| WQM 421 | Enviro Sampling & Containment | 3 |
| WQM 427 | Managing Water Projects | 3 |
| WQM 428 | Water Data Mgmt & Analysis | 3 |
| WQM 460 | Source Water Management | 3 |
| WQM 455 | Human/Water Eco Relationships | 3 |
| WQM 465 | Water Toxicity Impacts | 4 |
| WQM 489 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Elective Courses (23 Credits)
These courses can be chosen by the student and may include AAS courses from WQM or courses from other departments. Suggestions based on a student’s career path will be provided.
Total Credit Hours: 120