Water Quality Management BAS Degree
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Water Quality Management prepares students for careers in environmental health, watershed science, water resource management, and other emerging environmental jobs. Graduates will have the skills needed to work in supervisory and management positions. Interested students must complete a BAS application and attend a BAS info session in order to enroll in upper division WQM courses. The BAS application can be found on the department website along with the upcoming info session dates and times. Students may also meet with WQM staff or faculty to set up an initial meeting in order to identify their preferred career and educational pathways. Students should also meet with Academic Advising to review their general education requirements and transfer credits. 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)
30 credits required from the list below.
| 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.
Total Credit Hours: 120