General Information

• Name: WTRM 209, Advanced Water Treatment Plant Operation
• Section: 41437
• Units: 3.0
• Semester Date: Spring 2022, January 31-May 27 

Instructor

Name: Catherine Miettinen Ames

Email:  cames@gavilan.edu

Office Location and Hours: Online, Via email, anytime

Course Description:

This course focuses on advanced water quality control and treatment with emphasis on state regulations, EPA regulations, advanced mathematics and water chemistry. The course will include an in-depth study of treatment plant processes and their relation to current water quality regulations. This course will be helpful to those preparing for the CDPH Grade T3, T4 and T5 examinations. This course was previously listed as WTRM 109. ADVISORY: WTRM 202 Beginning Water-Wastewater Mathematics; WTRM 206 Beginning Water Treatment Plant Operation.

Recommended Texts/Materials:

This book is great for your professional library, yet not required to take course.

Kenneth D. Kerri. Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume II, 6th Edition, or other appropriate college level text.. California State University, Sacramento: University Enterprises, Inc.,2015. Reading Level of Text, Grade: 11th Verified by: Dana Young

 www.owp.csus.edu

Support Texts/Documents: 

Operation of Water Treatment Plants, A Field Study Training Program, Volume I, 7th Edition

Office of Water Programs: California State University, Sacramento

Advisory:  Eligible for Mathematics 205

Grading:  Letter grade

Repeatability:  N-Course may not be repeated

Methods of Instruction: Online Format: This class is conducted completely online. This means that all the class materials are available to you online and you will submit all of your assignments online. The class runs for 16 weeks with one week. Each unit module consists of online lessons, assignments, quizzes, and discussion forums.

	Student Learning Outcomes	Measure
1.	Identify the various sources of water, and their treatment processes, in California; comparing the benefits and drawbacks.	Quizzes, Discussions, Assignments
2.	Assess and compare local, state, and federal regulations as they relate to water quality.	Quizzes, Discussions, Assignments
3.	Demonstrate the ability to meet the written test standards for the CDPH Grade T3, T4 and T5 water treatment operator exams.	Quizzes, Discussion, Assignments

 

Technical Requirements:

• You will need a computer with access to the internet to participate in this course. Wi-Fi is available free at Gavilan College, and computers are available for students to use on campus in the Gavilan College Library
• You must use the course management system iLearn. Log in to MyGav Portal, and then click on the iLearn button
• You will be required to create, save, and upload a word processing document for your Final Project. If you do not have access to Microsoft Word, you can use a free word processing program, such as Google Docs or LibreOffice
• Some files are in PDF format. Most new computers come with Adobe Reader, the application that reads pdf files. If you find that you cannot open PDF files, you may need to install the free Adobe Reader software

Contact Info:

Because this is an online class, I do not have traditional "office hours" - instead, you can send me your questions at any time, and I will usually respond within 24 hours. If you have questions or need assistance with any of your assignments, you can:

• Post your question to the "Questions & Answers" forum on iLearn
• Email me at cames@gavilan.edu, or via the iLearn messaging

Technical Support:

 If you have technical problems (logging in, submitting work, or maneuvering around our course on iLearn), you have the following options for getting help:

• Go to Gavilan's website under the online student tab for assistance and frequently asked questions.
• use iLearn help ticketing system By going to iLearn account and use the help button on the upper left side of screen. 
• Contact the Distance Education Office at disted@gavilan.edu or 408-848-4885

Prerequisites and Orientations:

There are no prerequisites for this class. There is no required orientation for this class. However, if you are new to online courses at Gavilan, or if you would like a brief orientation to the course, you have numerous options:

• Basic overview of an online class are found at Gavilan's Website under online student tab: http://www.gavilan.edu/student/online_support.phpLinks to an external site.

Due Dates and Late Work:

Assignments will be due each week on Friday evening, by 11:59pm. Everyone has an automatic 48-hour grace period for late submissions, with 10% penalty. After this grace period, late work will not be accepted and NO late work will be accepted during final week.

Attendance and Pace: Because this is an online class, there are no on-campus meetings to attend. However, this does not mean that you will be able to move through the class at your own speed. A major part of the class involves participation, discussing assignments and problems with your classmates. Thus, everyone needs to be doing the same work at approximately the same time. You will have weekly assignments with weekly due dates. To successfully complete this course, you must submit your assignments on time. The college policy on attendance, as stated in the catalog is “student missing one more class hour than the unit value for particular course, without making prior arrangements may, at the instructor’s option, be dropped without possibility of credit.”

Online Course Check In: One of Gavilan's campus policies for online courses states that students must check in to their online course within 24 hours of the first day; late adds have 24 hours within adding the course, or they will be dropped.

Gavilan College Withdrawal Policy: A student who stops attending class is not automatically dropped from class, although it is the instructor’s option to do so, if you miss more than two classes. (See Leave of Absence policy in the Gavilan College catalog).  If you wish to drop a class, a Petition for Change of Program card should be filled out, signed by the instructor, and returned to the Admissions Office.  Failure to do this will result in a failing grade.

Incompletes:  The symbol “I” (Incomplete) indicates that a portion of required coursework has not been completed and evaluated in the prescribed time period due to unforeseen, but fully justified, reasons and that there is a possibility of earning credit.  It is the responsibility of the student to bring pertinent information to the attention of the instructor and to determine from the Instructor the remaining course requirements, which must be satisfied to remove the incomplete.  A final grade is assigned when the work agreed upon has been completed and evaluated.  An ‛I’ must normally be made up within one calendar year immediately following the end of the term during which it was assigned.  The limitation prevails whether the student maintains continuous enrollment.  Failure to complete the assigned work will result in an ‛I’ being counted as a failing grade for grade point average and progress point computation, unless the faculty member assigns a specific letter grade to be assigned at the time the incomplete is assigned.  The academic program responsible for the course shall maintain an official record of the written contract.  If the Instructor of record is no longer available, the academic program director shall ensure that the Instructor’s obligations are fulfilled.

Drop Policy:  You must be participating and submitting assignments in order to remain in the course. You may be dropped if you fail to login on the first day of class, or if you miss 2 due dates in a row. This class will comply with the college policy on attendance, as stated in the catalog.  “students missing one more class hour than the unit value for the particular course, without making prior arrangements may, at the instructor’s option, be dropped without possibility of credit. It is your responsibility to attend class [online class] as it is scheduled. Per Gavilan College Withdrawal Policy: A student who stops attending class is not automatically dropped from class, although it is the instructor’s option to do so, if you miss more than two classes. (See Leave of Absence policy in the Gavilan College catalog).  If you wish to drop a class, a Petition for Change of Program card should be filled out, signed by the instructor and returned to the Admissions Office.  Failure to do this will result in a failing grade.

Grading Criteria

The course grade will be determined by the student’s performance on the following:

• Writing & Problem Solving -Assignments 10%
• Objective Examinations - Quizzes 50%
• Other Methods of Evaluation - Discussions / Problem Solving 40%

Grading Scale

Students will receive a letter grade on their transcript, unless the Pass/No Pass option has been selected through Admissions & Records:

Pluses and Minuses will be awarded. For example: 87% to 89.5% is a B+, 83 to 87% is a B, and 79.5 to 82.5% is a B-. Standard rounding applies.

 

Percentage	Letter Grade
93% and above	A
90 – 93%	A-
87 - 90%	B+
83 – 87%	B
80.1 - 83%	B-
77 – 80%	C+
73 - 77%	C
70.1 – 73%	C-
60.1 – 70%	D
59.5% or lower	F, NP

 

Emergencies:

In case there is an emergency in class; you can email: cames@gavilan.edu.

ADA accommodations: Students with special class requirements/ accommodations for exams, etc. should connect with Accessible Education Center. If you need to schedule an appointment with a counselor, complete the Appointment Request Form or contact Angie Macedo by calling 669-253-6261, email at aec@gavilan.edu or make an appointment online using Accessible Education Center page found on Gavilans website.  Make an appointment with me the first week of the semester to discuss special accommodations and bring or email documentation of those necessary accommodations to the appointment. For other questions, please email us at aec@gavilan.edu..

ADA Accommodations:  “Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual, or other disability should contact their instructor, counselor, or the Accessible Education Center.”

Academic Dishonesty

Remember that all work submitted needs to be your own work.  Familiarize yourself with the Academic Dishonesty section of the Gavilan Catalog.  Any infractions of the guidelines of academic honesty will be pursued in this course.  Don’t get yourself in trouble and jeopardize your academic career by cheating, plagiarizing or helping someone else.  Assignments for this class are unique to this class and are not be submitted in other formats/classes nor vice versa.

Student Honesty Policy Statement: “Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity.  Violations such as cheating and plagiarism will result in disciplinary action which may include recommendation for dismissal.”

 

Occupational/Vocational statement: “Occupational/Vocational students – Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and participation in Vocational Educational Programs.