Course Descriptions

ST 250 - Clinical Externship

1. Demonstrate communication skills.
   1. Communicate in acceptable English and use medical terminology accurately and appropriately.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills
   1. Integrate and correlate concepts from different courses, utilize both inductive and deductive reasoning skills, and demonstrate problem-solving skills in both hypothetical and clinical situations.
3. Demonstrate interpersonal skills
   1. Work constructively within a group.
      1. Demonstrate respect and consideration for others.
      2. Listen to, respect, and critically evaluate the ideas and opinions of others.
      3. Respond appropriately to other’s communications.
      4. Value differences and diversity within a group.
      5. Identify and analyze one’s own values and responses.
      6. Respect the perspectives, values, and choices of others.
4. Demonstrate information literacy
   1. Demonstrate the ability to access, analyze, and use information from personal, print, media, and electronic resources to expand his/her understanding of subject matter.
5. Adhere to standard principles of aseptic technique and to acceptable standards of behavior and interpersonal interactions.
   1. Demonstrate appropriate employment behaviors, including acceptable attendance and punctuality and adherence to all hospital and departmental policies.
   2. Display adherence to correct O.R. attire at all times.
   3. Demonstrate adherence to principles of Standard Precautions and other measures for protection of self and others at all times.
   4. Demonstrate correct and safe processing, wrapping and/or sterilization of supplies and equipment as appropriate to the department.
   5. Demonstrate recognition of any breaks in sterile technique and the ability to take proper steps to correct them.
   6. Demonstrate proper and safe disposition of all surgical supplies and equipment upon completion of the procedure and assist in room cleanup as appropriate to departmental policies and practices.
   7. Assist with stocking rooms and/or preparation for cases as appropriate to the department.
   8. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, courtesy and consideration with patients, staff and physicians.
   9. Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff and physicians.
   10. Exhibit strict adherence to confidentiality of patient information at all times and in all situations.
   11. Demonstrate a positive attitude regarding duties and responsibilities.
   12. Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm for new experiences.
   13. Exhibit mature attitude, self-control, and adaptability in unfamiliar or stressful situations.
   14. Demonstrate the ability to organize and complete work assignments within appropriate time frames.
   15. Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of efficient utilization of supplies.
   16. Exhibit a positive attitude toward evaluation of his/her performance, and toward any suggestions or corrections.
   17. Show the ability to evaluate oneself, recognize one’s own limitations, and seek appropriate assistance if needed.
   18. Demonstrate appropriate selection and utilization of resources for enhancement of knowledge and skills.
6. Demonstrate competence in the Scrub role.
   1. Demonstrate correct scrubbing, gowning and gloving procedures.
   2. Correctly gown and glove others.
   3. Demonstrate proper set-up procedures, as appropriate to departmental practices and within acceptable time limits.
   4. Assist in draping the patient without contamination.
   5. Properly prepare the field for the commencement of surgery.
   6. Demonstrate correct and safe passing of knives and other sharps, and their appropriate disposition after use.
   7. Demonstrate proper passing of instruments, in position of use.
   8. Demonstrate proper passing of ties, use of electrosurgical apparatus, and handling of chemical and mechanical hemostatic devices.
   9. Maintain the supply of sponges on an exchange basis, appropriately discarding used sponges.
   10. Demonstrate appropriate exchange of instruments between the Mayo stand and the back- table.
   11. Maintain organization, efficiency and conservation of movements throughout the case.
   12. Anticipate sequential patterns of instrument use.
   13. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, as appropriate to experience level.
   14. Recognize and respond to hand signals.
   15. Anticipate the need for additional supplies and properly receive sterile items from the circulator.
   16. Demonstrate proper handling and operation of special equipment, including stapling devices.
   17. Identify medications and solutions on the sterile field in an acceptable manner.
   18. Demonstrate correct and safe handling of syringes and hypodermic needles.
   19. Anticipate and properly prepare irrigation solutions.
   20. Demonstrate accurate identification and appropriate care of specimens.
   21. Select appropriate suture materials and sizes.
   22. Demonstrate correct and safe handling, passing, and disposition of suture needles.
   23. Properly prepare wound drains and dressings.
   24. Demonstrate the ability to scrub minor cases without assistance
   25. Demonstrate the ability to scrub commonly performed major cases with minimal assistance.
7. Demonstrate correct and safe Circulating duties as an assistant to staff Circulating personnel, as appropriate to the departmental policies and practices of the affiliating institution.
   1. Correctly dispense sterile supplies onto a sterile field.
   2. Assist with transportation of patients.
   3. Assist with transfer of a patient on and off the operating table.
   4. Assist with patient positioning for anesthesia and surgery.
   5. Correctly perform a preoperative wash prep.
   6. Correctly perform a bladder catheterization.
   7. Anticipate the need for additional supplies during surgery.
   8. Arrange discarded sponges for blood-loss estimate and for count.
   9. Assist with filling out operative records and forms.
   10. Demonstrate appropriate care of specimens, including culture media.
   11. Perform appropriate counts in accordance with departmental policy.
   12. Tape dressings after wound closure.
8. Demonstrate competence in performing the intraoperative functions of Second Assistant to the Surgeon
   1. Demonstrate proper sponging and suctioning techniques.
   2. Hold retractors correctly and assist in providing wound exposure.
   3. Cut sutures correctly.
   4. Place skin staples with the surgeon.
   5. Assist in the application of wound drains and dressings.

ST 251W - Operating Room Seminar

1. Demonstrate effective communication and language skills.
   1. Communicate in acceptable English and in medical terminology appropriate to the discipline.
      1. Understand and critically evaluate what is read.
      2. Write in a clear, organized, succinct, and effective manner.
      3. Demonstrate proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure in formal writing.
      4. Use medical terminology accurately and appropriately.
      5. Speak effectively when participating in class discussion.
   2. Analyze data and discipline-based knowledge to formulate logical conclusions.
      1. Integrate and correlate concepts from different courses.
      2. Exhibit development of both inductive and deductive reasoning skills.
      3. Demonstrate problem-solving skills in both hypothetical and clinical situations.
      4. Recognize patterns and trends in data and be able to justify any conclusions drawn.
      5. Make predictions based on evidence.
      6. Differentiate coincidental and causal relationships.
      7. Take a position on an issue and provide evidence or adequate rationale to support that position.
   3. Work constructively within a group.
      1. Demonstrate respect and consideration for others.
      2. Listen to, respect, and critically evaluate the ideas and opinions of others.
      3. Respond appropriately to other’s communications.
      4. Value differences and diversity within a group.
      5. Contribute to the product(s) of a study or work group and accept responsibility for one’s own level of participation.
      6. Function within the guidelines established by the group.
      7. Identify and analyze one’s own values and responses.
      8. Respect the perspectives, values, and choices of others.
   4. Demonstrate the ability to access, analyze, and use information appropriate to the discipline.
      1. Identify and access appropriate print and media resources to expand his/her understanding of subject matter.
      2. Access web sites using URL’s and hyperlinks.
      3. Conduct an Internet search pertinent to course subject matter.
      4. Evaluate the quality of information gathered from print and electronic sources.
      5. Paraphrase, synthesize, and summarize information gathered from multiple sources.
      6. Demonstrate word processing skills for the preparation of written assignments.
      7. Use appropriate style to cite and document sources.
2. Interpret information contained in a patient’s chart.
   1. Describe the organization of a patient’s chart.
   2. Given examples, translate commonly used charting abbreviations and symbols.
   3. Correctly use charting abbreviations and symbols.
3. Demonstrate ability to recognize deviations from normal vital signs for diagnostic methods.
   1. Describe and demonstrate the proper methods for measuring Vital Signs, and discuss the importance in patient monitoring.
   2. Differentiate a “sign” vs. a “symptom” and give examples of each.
   3. Identify the normal adult respiratory rate and factors that may affect the quality, rate and rhythm of respirations.
   4. Define Cheyne-Stokes and Kussmaul breathing patterns and explain their significance.
   5. Identify the normal adult pulse rate and factors that may affect the rate, strength and rhythm of the pulse.
   6. List and locate the pulse (and pressure) points on the human body.
   7. Identify the normal adult blood pressure and factors that may affect it, and explain indirect and direct methods of blood pressure measurement.
   8. Explain the significance of systolic and diastolic pressures in hemodynamic physiology.
   9. Define Central Venous Pressure and identify factors that may affect it.
   10. Explain the methods, importance and uses of CVP determination.
   11. Discuss normal rates of urine output and the significance of its measurement during surgery.
   12. Identify various methods of measuring body temperature, the normal values for each method, and possible causes for above-normal and subnormal temperature readings.
   13. Discuss methods of regulating body temperature during surgery.
   14. Differentiate what happens to blood pressure, pulse, respirations, body temperature, urine output, skin color and skin texture in cases of infection, hemorrhage, shock, aphylaxis,hypoxia and hemolytic transfusion reaction.
   15. Discuss the use of a pulse oximeter, end-tidal CO2 monitor, and peripheral nerve stimulator during surgery.
   16. Define shock in physiologic terms, and discuss the mechanisms responsible for the signs and symptoms of shock.
   17. State the normal blood volume of an adult, and list the signs and symptoms that are related to progressive blood loss (hypovolemia).
   18. List the components of the general treatment measures for shock.
   19. List the categories of pharmacologic agents used in the definitive treatment of shock, in their proper order of use, and give examples of specific agents used.
   20. List possible causes of respiratory and cardiac arrest.
   21. Discuss the effects of serum potassium levels on the myocardium.
   22. Describe the treatment of cardiac arrest, including proper methods of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, indications for open cardiac massage, appropriate emergency drugs, and the use of defibrillation.
   23. Discuss the appropriate roles of the various members of the surgical team during cardiac resuscitation, and explain the importance of record-keeping during “Code” procedures
4. Demonstrate ability to participate in interventional activities.
   1. Explain how an electrocardiogram reading is derived and identify the proper placement of EKG lead electrodes on a patient in the O.R.
   2. Using a typical (Lead II) EKG tracing, define what cardiac events are indicated by the P wave, QRS complex, and T wave.
   3. Discuss how an individual EKG configuration can indicate abnormal conditions of the heart.
   4. Define Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR).
   5. Define and discuss the causes, typical EKG pattern, and treatment of various cardiac dysrhythmias.
   6. Identify the kinds of cardiac dysrhythmias that may require a permanent pacemaker.
   7. Differentiate cardioversion from defibrillation, and explain the physiologic action and purpose of a defibrillating shock.
   8. Discuss the uses of a Holter monitor and an Implantable Cardiovertor Defibrillator.
   9. List the components of a Urinalysis, their normal values, and examples of causes of abnormal findings.
   10. Analyze the meaning of given examples of ABG results.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of treatments for common types of traumatic injuries.​    
   1. Discuss the extent and impact of traumatic injury in American society.
   2. Define “the Golden Hour”.
   3. Describe the ACS rating of Trauma Centers and the types of services involved.
   4. Define “triage” as it applies to multiple patients and to multiple injuries on the same patient.
   5. Discuss the proper handling of the clothing and any legal evidence from a trauma patient.
   6. In the treatment of trauma victims, differentiate the preliminary evaluation and resuscitation from the definitive evaluation.
   7. List examples of injuries that are immediately life-threatening.
   8. Define the Glasgow Coma Scale and discuss methods for assessing levels of consciousness.
   9. List possible causes of unconsciousness.
   10. List grades of blood loss status and the indicative signs and symptoms of each; relate this to volume replacement therapy.
   11. Discuss special considerations with injuries to children and to pregnant patients.
   12. Epidural hemorrhage or hematoma
   13. Subdural hematomas (acute, subacute, and chronic)
   14. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
   15. Explain special O.R. rules for dealing with trauma patients.
   16. Describe a complete neurologic examination.
   17. Discuss the types of direct/primary head injuries and the methods of diagnosis and treatment for each.
   18. Discuss the types of secondary head injuries and the methods of diagnosis and treatment for
   19. Define terminology related to head injuries, explain the clinical correlates of increasing intracranial pressure, and discuss the monitoring of head injury patients.
   20. Discuss types of vertebral and spinal cord injuries and their methods of diagnosis and treatment.
   21. Discuss emerging new therapies for spinal cord injuries.
6. Demonstrate ability to regulate emotional reactions.
   1. Participate in a weekly discussion of events and feelings experienced during the hospital Clinical Externship.
   2. Keep a daily journal of experiences in the hospitals, to be turned in weekly.
   3. Exhibit sensitivity and appropriate responses to emotional stresses in others.
   4. Recognize and initiate efforts to resolve problems in interpersonal relationships in the clinical setting.
   5. Act as a resource to classmates and others having interpersonal difficulties.
7. Prepare a researched Patient Case Study.
   1. Find and cite the appropriate information on the patient’s hospital chart.
   2. Effectively use a medical library for research.
   3. Identify other appropriate resources, including persons.
   4. Present a written discussion of the disease process or abnormality (anatomy, physiology and pathology), pre-operative diagnostic tests and pharmacologic therapy, pre-operative preparation, the surgical procedure performed, any life-style changes that may result, and the prognosis.
   5. Write in a clear, organized and effective manner, using proper terminology, spelling, and grammar and sentence structure.
   6. Utilize appropriate citations to resource literature, including a proper form of bibliography.
8. Pass a comprehensive examination covering all the subject matter presented throughout the entire program.
   1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories and perspectives embodied in the discipline and its basic science foundations.
   2. Demonstrate understanding of aseptic and safety practices in the perioperative setting.
   3. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques.
   4. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of instruments, supplies and equipment used in surgery.
   5. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of surgical anatomy, pharmacology and microbiology
9. Demonstrate understanding to the influence of ethics in professional practice.
   1. Discuss the role of morality during ethical decision-making.
   2. Discuss examples of ethical situation and problems in the health professions.
   3. Demonstrate the key elements related to developing a surgical conscience.
   4. Discuss principles of patient confidentiality including verbal and written.
   5. Ethical Conflicts in clinical Practice
      1. Abortion
      2. Animal experimentation
      3. Communicable diseases
      4. Elective sterilization
      5. Genetic engineering
      6. Gender reassignment
      7. Good Samaritan Law
      8. Human experimentation
      9. Medicare Fraud
      10. Organ donation and transplantation
      11. Refusal of treatment
      12. Reproductive technology
      13. In-vitro fertilization
      14. Artificial insemination
      15. Right to die
      16. Assisted suicide
      17. End of life decisions
      18. Substance abuse
      19. Impaired health care provider
      20. Self
      21. System cell research
      22. Work place violence
10. Assess current trends and employment opportunities for the surgical technologist.
    1. Develop a plan of action to secure employment in the health care field.
    2. Evaluate personal employability qualities and develop an employment strategy that includes positive characteristics.
       1. accountability
       2. adaptability
       3. commitment to continuing education
       4. conflict resolution
       5. dedication
    3. Develop a professional resume.
       1. Resume preparation
       2. Required elements
    4. Compare and contrast various types of employment/application correspondence.
       1. Correspondence
       2. Acceptance letter
       3. Cover letter
       4. Letter of refusal
       5. Professional reference letter
       6. Thank you letter
       7. Employment application form
    5. Analyze various interview strategies.
       1. Interview preparations
       2. Resignation
          1. Notice
             1. Verbal
             2. Written
       3. Exit interview

ST 290-299 - Special Projects in Surgical Technology

TTI 101 - Exploring Careers in Technology, Trades and Manufacturing

1. Explore the careers offered in the Technical, Trades and Manufacturing Division disciplines.
   1. Discuss the wages, hours and working conditions of the various disciplines.
   2. Explore the opportunities these fields offer.
   3. Discuss the training and education necessary to be successful in these fields.
   4. Explore the health and safety issues confronting employees.
2. Demonstrate a hands-on skill required for each discipline.
   1. Perform a hands-on skill required of each discipline.
   2. Discuss why this skill is necessary.

TTI 110 - Sustainable Building Principles

1. Integrate concepts of high performance green buildings and sustainability into daily living.
   1. Demonstrate confidence using industry-appropriate terminology.
   2. Explain what makes a building “green.”
   3. Discern the proper selection of green building materials.
   4. Explain the benefits and costs of green building.
2. Discover green building features including sustainable site aspects, energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, day-lighting, and “green” materials.
   1. Distinguish the difference in the selection of mechanical and electrical systems.
   2. Assess indoor environmental quality factors.
   3. Analyze green building water supply and waste water strategies.
   4. Explain the concepts of sustainable landscapes.
   5. Explore means to reduce the ecological footprint of construction operations.
3. Research green building resources and information.
   1. Analyze industry standards and information sources.
   2. Identify and utilize aspects of common green building rating systems.

TTI 120 - Energy Auditing and Weatherization

1. Understand home energy past and present.
   1. Recognize opportunities to develop efficient strategies for efficient energy use.
   2. Understand energy efficient rating systems and how to use them to evaluate a structure.
   3. Develop cost effective methods to reduce energy use.
2. Understand the fundamental principles of energy.
   1. Understand the basic laws of thermodynamics.
   2. Understand human comfort conditions and how this impacts energy conservation.
   3. Understand how energy is converted for home use.
3. Understand the building shell and its impact on energy consumption and conservation.
   1. Become familiar with basic home construction techniques.
   2. Recognize how energy moves through residential structure.
   3. Understand different insulation materials and their characteristics.
   4. Evaluate different window and door qualities based on standard rating data.
   5. Understand the basics of heating and cooling systems.
   6. Investigate lighting and appliances and their impact on energy consumption.
4. Understand energy management and its impact on health and safety.
   1. Recognize how energy conservation techniques can affect the indoor air quality.
   2. Develop strategies to control moisture in a residential structure.
   3. Utilize whole house mechanical systems to control energy loss and effectively deal with indoor air quality issues.
5. Understand the use of energy loss test equipment.
   1. Utilize energy test equipment to identify and target energy loss in the building envelope.
   2. Utilize test data to evaluate energy loss and how this should drive the weatherization process.

TTI 200 - Academic Sustainability Travel

1. Discuss the history and culture of an academic location.
   1. Identify literary and artistic works.
   2. Describe the agriculture.
   3. Explain the economic situation.
   4. Describe community health and development aspects.
2. Summarize the architecture and geography of an academic travel location.
   1. Identify historical architecture.
   2. Detail existing sustainable projects and structures.
   3. Describe geographical features of the location.
3. Prepare a Sustainability Assessment.
   1. Identify the needs of the people being affected or served.
   2. Identify available local materials.
   3. Compare available transportation methods.
   4. Analyze local construction methods.
   5. Propose a Sustainable Project.
4. Complete academic travel to the location.
   1. Develop a new sustainable project for the location.
   2. Propose a plan to improve an in-place sustainable practice.
   3. Provide a plan for adapting a sustainable practice that is in-place at the travel location for use in the student’s community.
   4. Work on an ongoing sustainable project at the travel location.
5. Assess and present results.
   1. Rate success or feasibility of the project.
   2. Prepare presentation using presentation software and/or digital media.
   3. Relate the presentation to an applicable professional body.

TTI 290-299 - Special Projects in Technical Trades Interdisciplinary

WET 110 - Water Treatment Technologies

1. Describe the basic applications of preliminary treatment devices.
   1. Explain pre-oxidation, screening, pre-sedimentation, and micro-screening.
   2. Describe various pre-oxidation processes such as iron and manganese removal.
2. Describe the mechanisms of coagulation and flocculation.
   1. Identify non-settleable solids as suspended, colloidal and dissolved.
   2. Explain a water particle’s electrical charges including; naturally repelling and attracting forces.
   3. Describe particle destabilization mechanisms including; charge neutralization and enmeshment.
   4. Discuss and perform various calculations regarding chemical coagulants including; aluminum sulfate, ferric chloride and polymers.
   5. Describe water characteristics affecting chemical selection including; water temperature, pH, alkalinity, turbidity, and color.
   6. Describe operating factors affecting floc development including; flash mixing, flocculation mixing and flocculation detention time.
   7. Summarize federal regulations including; the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, the Information Collection Rule, and the disinfectants/Disinfection-Byproducts Rule.
3. Describe the sedimentation process, also called clarification.
   1. Describe various basin (settling) types including; rectilinear flow, center feed/radial flow, peripheral feed/radial flow, peripheral feed/spiral flow, and square/radial flow.
   2. Describe sedimentation enhancement devices including; tube settlers and plate settlers.
   3. Describe other clarification processes such as: solids-contact clarifiers, dissolved air flotation units, and adsorption clarifiers.
   4. Perform sludge production calculations.
4. Describe the suspended solids removal process of filtration.
   1. Define various approaches of filtration such as: slow sand filtration, rapid sand filtration, dual media sand/anthracite filtration, mixed media (garnet) filtration, deep-bed granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration, and diatomaceous earth filtration.
   2. Describe the components of a basic filtration system including; underdrain, filter box, wash troughs, piping and valving, controls, media, and surface wash.
   3. Perform calculations regarding effective size, uniformity coefficient, bed expansion and mixing
5. Describe various processes associated with inactivating pathogenic organisms.
   1. Describe various methods of disinfection including; heat treatment, radiation treatment and chemical treatment.
   2. Describe various advantages and disadvantages of water treatment disinfectant chemicals including; chlorine, chloramines, ozone, and chlorine dioxide.
   3. Illustrate chemical equations respective of mono, di, and tri chloroamine formation.
   4. Diagram the breakpoint chlorination schematic.
   5. Explain the Surface Water Treatment Rule and its relationship to contact time calculations.
   6. Explain various forms of disinfection equipment systems.
   7. Describe various disinfection byproducts including; trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids.

WET 112 - Wastewater Treatment Technology

1. Demonstrate understanding of terms commonly used in wastewater technology.
   1. Define common “wastewater” terms.
   2. Explain terms and phrases commonly used by wastewater treatment professionals and be able to appropriately use those terms and phrases in verbal and written communication.
2. Describe how to deal with sources of water pollution.
   1. Distinguish between “point” versus “no-point” source pollution discharges.
   2. Explain the importance of and differences between “municipal” and “industrial” wastewater discharges.
   3. Identify, define and explain the pollutant character, effects and impacts of oxygen demanding substances, solid materials, nutrients, organic and inorganic substances, temperature, p.H., disease causing organisms and toxic materials.
   4. Discuss the water-cycle and its importance.
3. Discuss aspects of the wastewater operations occupation.
   1. Describe the basic monitoring and reporting functions of a “wastewater operator”.
   2. Discuss typical versus non-typical wastewater treatment plant operating conditions and common response actions to problems that operators have at their disposal.
   3. Safety and Health issues relative to wastewater collection and treatment will be investigated.
   4. Identify the desirable traits, skills and qualifications of a wastewater treatment plant operator.
   5. Explore opportunities for employment and continuing education.
4. Discuss various wastewater treatment process options.
   1. List and describe the most common wastewater treatment plant types: attached growth, activated sludge and physical/chemical.
   2. List and describe the stages of wastewater treatment.
5. Evaluate treatment plant operations by application of a logical problem-solving process.
   1. Identify a problem, determine alternatives to solving the problem and provide a solution to the problem.
   2. Manipulate waste water mathematical formulas in order to evaluate treatment pant performance.
   3. Complete a sample “monthly operations report”; of form and content typically required for submittal to a regulatory agency.

WET 210 - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies

1. Understand terms commonly used in wastewater technology.
   1. Define and use more advanced “wastewater” terms.
   2. Explain terms and phrases commonly used by wastewater treatment professionals and be able to appropriately use those terms and phrases in verbal and written communication.
2. Discuss the processes, equipment and safe, efficient operation and maintenance of advanced wastewater systems.
   1. Describe and Demonstrate the basic operation and maintenance practices, policies and skills involved in an advanced wastewater facility.
   2. Further identify, define and explain the pollutant character, effects and impacts of oxygen demanding substances, solid materials, nutrients, organic and inorganic substances, temperature, p.H., disease causing organisms and toxic materials.
   3. Discuss the nitrogen cycle and its importance.
3. Discuss the processes of chemical addition to enhance and improve the removal of pollutants from in-plant wastewater streams.
   1. Explain the concepts of chemical addition to wastewater processes and the anticipated impacts of those treatment aids.
   2. Understand the principles of simple “bench-top” jar-tests which can determine target chemical addition dosages.
   3. Use correct mathematical formulas to calculate chemical feed rates and usage.
   4. Discuss the processes of coagulation and flocculation as aids to sedimentation.
4. Describe specific advanced wastewater treatment processes.
   1. Discuss the processes of reverse osmosis, air flotation, ozonation and other such “advanced” methods of further and better removing pollutants from wastewater.
   2. Describe the various filtration processes used to separate solids from water.
   3. Discuss “breakpoint chlorination” as an advanced treatment practice.
5. Evaluate treatment plant operations by application of a logical problem-solving process and review of elated monitoring and analytical data.
   1. Identify a problem, determine alternatives to solving the problem and provide a solution to the problem.
   2. Develop an annual budget for a specified size and type of wastewater plant.
   3. Complete a sample “monthly operations report”; of form and content typically required for submittal to a regulatory agency.
   4. Write a sample annual report to a City administration, summarizing the state of the treatment facility and recommendations for improving treatment and cost effectiveness.
6. Describe and differentiate between the various job descriptions found in atypical wastewater treatment plant and the role that each of those jobs plays in the successful operation of the collection systems and treatment facility.
   1. Study job descriptions and talk to working professionals concerning the education,skills, experience and personal traits earned and exhibited by wastewater plant staff.

WET 212 - Advanced Water Treatment Technologies

1. The student can describe the process “softening” typical source waters
   1. Describe the effects of hard and soft water and the types of water hardness.
   2. Describe drinking water softening processes.
   3. Describe conventional softening equipment found in water treatment facilities.
   4. Explain the impacts softening may have on other treatment processes.
   5. Perform softening dosage and chemical solids production calculations.
2. The student can describe corrosion and scaling in drinking water systems.
   1. Explain the purpose of corrosion and scaling control.
   2. Describe the chemical reactions that occur during the corrosion of metals.
   3. Describe the factors affecting corrosion including: dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, pH, temperature, flow velocity, types of metal, electrical current, and bacteria.
   4. Explain the chemistry of scale formation including calcium carbonate precipitate.
   5. Explain the use of corrosion inhibitors and sequestering agents.
   6. Discuss federal SDWA regulations including the Lead & Copper Rule.
3. The student can discuss impacts of ion exchange on drinking waters and on industrial users.
   1. Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of operating ion exchange processes.
   2. Describe health concerns that may be associated with the ion exchange process.
   3. Describe the ion exchange softening process basic components.
   4. Define cycles of the ion exchange process: softening, backwash, regeneration, and rinse.
   5. Perform ion exchange calculations including: removal capacities and run times.
4. The student understands the impacts of organic compounds in raw water supplies and can explain various techniques of the absorption process used to remove such contaminants.
   1. Distinguish Synthetic (SOCs) and Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) found in water.
   2. Define various forms of disinfection by-products including THMs and HAAs.
   3. Differentiate between carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic substances.
   4. Describe the steps in Gas Chromatography.
   5. Describe the details of adsorption.
   6. Explain the applications of powdered and granular activated carbon.
   7. Illustrate a typical breakthrough pattern for a granular activated carbon bed.
   8. Discuss the factors influencing adsorption.
   9. Perform adsorption calculations using the Langmuir and Fruendlich Isotherms.
   10. Describe National Primary Drinking Water Regulations regarding treatment chemicals.
   11. Describe typical carbon adsorption feeding equipment used in a water treatment plant.
   12. Describe the properties of activated carbon.
   13. Discuss the analytical process of mass spectroscopy.
5. The student can describe aeration and air stripping processes that can remove dissolved gasses, introduce oxygen to oxidize dissolved materials and release volatile chemicals.
   1. Summarize the constituents affected by aeration including: carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, methane, VOCs, radon, iron and manganese, and taste and odors.
   2. Define the types of aerators including: water-into-air types, air-into-water types and combination types.
   3. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of fine-bubble and course bubble diffused aeration.
   4. Describe how iron is removed via aeration by illustrating iron oxidation reaction.
   5. Calculate various air stripper design parameters including: Henry’s constant, Gas Transfer Coefficient, and air-to-water ratio.
   6. Describe the impact of solubility, surface area, and relative volatility to the aeration/air  stripping processes.
6. The student can describe various membrane filtration processes
   1. Describe the forces used in membrane processes including pressure and electrical energy.
   2. Describe membrane processes: micro, ultra, & nano-filtration, and reverse osmosis.
   3. Discuss the removal efficiency of various membrane processes.
   4. Discuss the differences between the most common membrane materials.
   5. Describe the four (4) membrane configurations currently available including: spiral wound, hollow fiber, tubular, and plate and frame.
   6. Discuss various reverse osmosis conditions: salt rejection, salt passage, and recovery rate.
7. The student can discuss standard process monitoring and water quality compliance reporting tests and the methods and procedures used during the daily operation of water treatment plants.
   1. Explain standard water treatment analytical procedures, including but not limited to alkalinity, hardness, chloride, fluoride, turbidity, conductivity and residual chlorine.
8. The student can describe and differentiate between the various job descriptions found in a typical drinking water plant and the role that each of those jobs plays in the successful operation of the distribution systems and treatment facility.
   1. Study job descriptions and talk with working professionals concerning the education,skills, experience and personal traits earned and exhibited by drinking water plant staff.

WET 215 - Water Quality Analysis And Wet Instrumentation

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge and hands on experience with water and wastewater bacteriological methods, analytical procedure and concentration determination
   1. Conduct BOD, TSS, pH, TRC, DO, TDS, alkalinity and other test procedures
   2. Identify the equipment and apparatus used in the procedures studied.
   3. Discuss the health implications of coliform found in waters humans are exposed to.
   4. Explain the importance of “conventional pollutants” discharged to surface waters.
   5. Explain the importance of “conventional pollutants” found in untreated drinking water
   6. Discuss health and safety concerns commonly found in water and wastewater labs.
2. Demonstrate a working proficiency with the basic test procedures.
   1. Explain the purpose and function of phosphorus, nitrogen, carbon, chlorine and other tests
   2. Describe the analytical test procedures, good lab technique and the waste disposal concerns related to the analytical procedures presented. concerns related to the analytical procedures presented.
   3. Describe the additional and unique health and safety issues related to these tests.
3. Demonstrate practical proficiency with the basic analytical instruments.
   1. Explain the principles of spectrophotometry.
   2. Identify the working parts of a typical spectrophotometer.
   3. Properly prepare and arrange the instruments prior to conducting a test.
   4. Prepare calibration standards and establish a standard curve.
   5. Determine am unknown concentration using good analytical technique and a standard curve prepared for that purpose.
   6. Calibrate a pH meter using three buffered dilutions.
   7. Using pH or millivolt meter and specific ion probe, properly calibrate the equipment.
   8. Conduct a dissolved oxygen analysis on either an incubated or grab water sample.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic water - laboratory equipment.
   1. Describe the process and set up requirements for a BOD incubator.
   2. Describe the purpose and set up requirements for a drying oven and muffle furnace.
   3. Describe the purpose and set up requirements for dessicator equipment.
   4. Demonstrate a working understanding of an Atomic Absorption (AA) unit.
   5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of Gas Chrome/Mass Spec (GC/MS) unit.
   6. Properly set up and use typical manual and automatic titration equipment.
   7. Describe the importance of quality “lab water” and the equipment used to produce it.
5. Relate the significance of various findings from typical water and wastewater laboratories, by means of written report.
   1. Make verbal and/or written report to interested stakeholders (City Council).
   2. Correctly describe, using professional verbiage, the importance of analytical findings.
   3. Evaluate the treatment process, draw conclusions and make valid recommendations based on the knowledge of water/wastewater treatment and the analytical findings described.

WET 220 - Water Microbiology

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge and hands on experience with water and wastewater bacteriological methods, analytical procedure and concentration determination.
   1. Describe and demonstrate the basic aseptic technique.
   2. Perform both Total and Fecal coliform analysis using standard membrane techniques.
   3. Perform “confirmed” bacteriological techniques for Total, Fecal and E-Coli organisms.
   4. Have a working knowledge of the “multiple tube fermentation” analytical method.
   5. Demonstrate good aseptic technique
   6. Discuss the concept of concentration in terms of test accuracy and units of expression.
2.  Evaluate water samples for predominant  microorganisms.
   1. By use of a practical and logical procedure, evaluate water samples for the presence of various types of microorganisms and/or other pollutants of concern.
   2. Be able to identify indicator organism that are or may be either beneficial or detrimental to the treatment process purpose, the incoming or raw water supply, drinking or potable waters and surface or groundwaters.
   3. Be able to explain why an organism is present at all, why it may be in predominance and either its beneficial or detrimental impacts on the water environment in which it is found.
   4. Be able to discuss the impacts of pathogenic organisms on employee and public health.
3. Use a variety of inspection tools to evaluate water samples.
   1. Be proficient at the technique of preparing microscopic slides
   2. Be competent at the set up of microscope and accessory equipment for microscopic determination of organisms in water samples.
   3. Shall have a working knowledge of the sample enhancement techniques, including staining, used to better inspect and quantify microscopic samples.
   4. Be able to identify, by either scientific or common name, the microorganisms present in a sample.
4. Use analytical equipment of water and laboratory personnel.
   1. Have a working knowledge of the use and limitations of an analytical balance.
   2. Be familiar with the various analytical “probes” available to today’s lab staff.
   3. Has used some of the more advanced equipment such as atomic absorption (AA) and/or Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrophotometer (GC/MS) to determine presence and concentration of a known material.
   4. Understand concept of wet chemistry analytical “colorimetry” and spectrophotometry.
   5. Be familiar with operation and maintenance of p.H., conductivity and specific ion meters.
   6.  Be familiar with the operation of water baths, drying ovens, muffle furnaces, incubators and the other “common” types of equipment found in water and wastewater laboratories.
   7. Understand the importanace of having on hand and properly using the appropriate accessory items: timers, glassware, cleaning equipment, reagents, lab water, etc.
   8. Is proficient at making determinations using the correct mathematical formula, in the correct terms of expression and in the right context to professionally present findings.
5. Demonstrate ability to analyze non-conventional pollutants.
   1. Properly collect, preserve and store samples for analysis.
   2. Conduct sample preparations, such as digestion, dechlorinations, acidification as may  berequired per accepted analytical method.
   3. Have hands on experience with “test kits”, “spot tests” and quick use field test gear.
   4. Conduct a Total phosphorus test using the ascorbic acid method.
   5. Conduct an Ammonia Nitrogen test
   6. Conduct two metals tests from a list of those commonly found in water samples.
   7. Conduct two toxics tests from a list of those commonly found in water samples.
   8. Understand the health hazards that environmental lab personnel are commonlyexposed to and the steps that can be taken to minimize exposure, disease, illness and injury.

WET 230 - Water/Wastewater Utility Management

1. Describe the five basic management elements.
   1. List the five management elements and the sub-elements of each.
   2. Describe the activities of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling as management responsibilities and the management duties of a “real” management position.
2. Demonstrate understanding of a variety of management styles.
   1. Distinguish between McGregor’s “Theory X-Theory Y” manager
   2. List and define the five basic (Blake/Mouton) managerial styles
3. Provide solutions to deal with the problems.
   1. Define the steps of a basic problem solving procedure.
   2. Apply the problem solving procedure to a typical management situation, determine the problem and identify problem solution alternatives.
4. Establish a working budget for a typical “publicly owned water or wastewater” utility.
   1. Define the primary budgeting areas and the items included there in.
   2. Assemble the budget into a “typical” format for submittal and presentation.
   3. Be able to verbally present the budget in summary form.
5. Discuss the major regulatory issues surrounding the production and distribution of potable water supplies (Safe Drinking Water Act),
   1. List the major Environmental (such as: SDWA, CWA, ICR, RCRA, TOSCA, GLI, IPP) laws relating the Water/Wastewater fields.
   2. Discuss the major laws; their intent and impact on the regulated community and end users.
   3. Draw conclusions as to the merits and benefits these laws relative to the Health Safety and Welfare of today’s society.
6. Discuss required practices (mandated by the Clean Water Act) related to pollution control programs.
   1. List the major Environmental (such as: SDWA, CWA, ICR, RCRA, TOSCA, GLI, IPP) laws relating theWater/Wastewater fields.
   2. Discuss the major laws; their intent and impact on the regulated community and end users.
   3. Draw conclusions as to the merits and benefits these laws relative to the Health Safety and Welfare of today’s society.
7. Discuss the impacts of employee/management relations.
   1. Read and interpret a “real life” job description.
   2. Understand and implement the method of employee goal setting process of Management By Objective (MBO)
   3. Conduct an employee “Job Performance Review”
   4. Understand the roles of participants in quality improvement activities (quality circles, TQM, TQT, etc.).
   5. Initiate and conduct an employee disciplinary action, from a management perspective. This role playing exercise is intended to expose the student to the most difficult relationship between employee and employer. The class will investigate the dynamics of this process and the attitudes of both parties.
   6. Explain the impacts of substance abuse, tardiness, general and sexual harassment of co-workers, theft from work, falsification of documents.
8. Discuss the characteristics of “successful” leaders.
   1. List and discuss the traits and skills of successful leaders.
   2. Determine which of the successful leadership traits/skills he/she may already have.
   3. Know how to acquire those “leadership” traits/skills he/she may not have.
   4. Inspire and build leaders of employees who are yet to come under the influence our student/”leaders-in-training”.

WET 240 - Applied Hydraulics

1. Describe basic hydraulic principles.
   1. Define such terminology as: density, specific gravity, pressure, force, piezometric surface, hydraulic grade line, and energy grade line.
   2. Define terms such as: pressure head, elevation head, and velocity head.
   3. Calculate friction head loss in piping systems, utilizing both the Hazen Williams formula, as well as the Daracy-Weisbach formula.
   4. Explain the significance of minor losses as they relate to piping systems.
   5. Define Bernoulli’s Theorem as that of the total energy possessed by a fluid being the sum of its pressure, kinetic and potential energies.
   6. Describe the graphical representation relating fraction factor, Reynbolds number, and relative roughness as the Moody Diagram.
2. Solve various pumping problems.
   1. Describe factors affecting suction and discharge of a pumping system, including head and lift.
   2. Define the components of total dynamic head.
   3. Perform horsepower and efficiency calculations including: motor efficiencies, pumping efficiencies, and wire-to-water efficiencies.
   4. Perform pumping cost calculations.
   5. Interpret standard pump curves including, the relationships of flow, total head, break horsepower, and efficiency.
   6. Perform calculations associated with the Affinity Laws.
   7. Perform calculations regarding the Rule of Continuity.
   8. Compare parallel piping arrangements with series pumping arrangements.
   9. Describe the differences between radial-flow, axial-flow, and mixed-flow pumps.
3. Describe various flow metering devices and their typical applications.
   1. Explain flow measuring devices such as: Weirs, Parshall Flumes, venturis, orifice meters, piston meters, nutating disc meters, turbine meters, compound meters, and current meters.
4. Explain differences in piping materials and their appropriate applications.
   1. Define four (4) general types of piping systems used by water utilities including: transmission lines, in-plant piping, distribution mains, and service lines.
   2. List advantages and disadvantages of various pipe materials including: grey cast iron, ductile iron, steel, asbestos-cement, PVC, and  pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe.
   3. Describe various pipe joints including: flange joints, mechanical joints, ball-and-socket joints, push-on joints, restrained joints, and grooved-and-shouldered joints.
5. Define the numerous applications for valving in typical water distribution systems.
   1. Describe the principle used for valving including: to start and stop flow, to regulate pressure and throttle flow, to prevent backflow, and to relieve pressure.
   2. Describe the classifications of water utility valves including: gate valves, globe valves, needle valves, pressure relief valves, air-and-vacuum relief valves, diaphragm valves, pinch valves, rotary valves, butterfly valves, and check valves.
   3. Describe the principle methods of operating water system valves including: manually, electrically, hydraulically, and pneumatically.
6. Describe a Cross-connection and the various means of protection.
   1. Describe the means of backflow including back pressure and back siphonage.
   2. Describe the preventative measures, depending on the degree of hazard involved, including: air gaps, reduced pressure zone backflow preventers, double-check valve assemblies, atmospheric and pressure vacuum breakers, and abarometric loops.
7. Describe various functions and purposes of water storage.
   1. Define the primary types of water storage including: hydro-pneumatic tanks, ground-level reservoirs, and elevated tanks
   2. Explain the daily variation of system demands known as the Diurnal Cycle.
   3. Explain the need for various reservoir system components including: overflow piping, altitude valves, air vents, access hatches, cathodic protection systems, paint coatings, and rechlorination systems.
8. Describe how both internal and external corrosion impact piping systems.
   1. Describe the various external coating protection mechanism such as: concrete, coal tar, and poly-wrap.
   2. Describe various means of internal pipe protection including: cement, calcium carbonate precipitate, and polyphosphate film formation.
   3. Summarize the Lead and Copper Rule including: action levels, health risks, sampling requirements, and notification requirements.
9. Explain the basics of computerized hydraulic modeling.
   1. Calculate basic water system flows by means of the Hardy-cross Method.
   2. Describe field calibration of a computerized hydraulic model by comparing hydrant flow tests  to model results.

WET 244 - Water/Wastewater Utility Equipment Maintenance

1. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper maintenance procedures or guidelines to perform as a competent maintenance person in this field.
   1. Diagnose failed, malfunctioning and inefficient pump conditions.
   2. Comprehend the factors involved in pumping various fluids.
   3. Measure (pumping equipment’s) amperage levels and ascertain the equipment’s efficiency based on these measurements.
   4. Interpret mechanical prints and cut sheets.

WET 246 - Water/Wastewater Utility Electrical Maintenance

1. Demonstrate the ability to appropriately handle a failed electrical circuit or device.
   1. Describe the fundamentals of electrical components in both A.C. and D.C. environments.
   2. Utilize test equipment to ascertain equipment/circuit failures.
   3. Make cost/efficiency determinations based on test equipment measured values.
   4. Interpret ladder diagram logic and read electrical prints

WET 265 - Practicum In Water/Wastewater Treatment

1. Demonstrate the Performance Skills approved by the State of Michigan for Water Environment Technology.
   1. Demonstrate proficiency in monitoring filter performance, calculating filter rate, adjusting filter rates, and backwashing filters.
   2. In the area of Chemical Treatment:
      1. Determine Chemical Dosage
      2. Adjust Treatment Rates
      3. Collect Water Samples
      4. Prepare Chemical Solutions
      5. Biological Treatment
      6. Monitor Performance
      7. Identify Organisms
      8. Calculate Wasting/Return Rate
      9. Calculate Mean Cell Retention Time
   3. In the area of Pump Operations:
      1. Operate Pumps
      2. Operate Plant Valves
      3. Operate Standby Power Equipment
   4. In the area of Plant Maintenance:
      1. Maintain Chemical Feeder
      2. Maintain Pumps
      3. Maintain Electrical Equipment
      4. Maintain Basins and Piping
      5. Maintain Filters
      6. Maintain Instrumentation
   5. In the Laboratory:
      1. Comprehend the OSHA Chemical Hygiene Plan
      2. Perform Daily Chemical Tested
      3. Perform Coliform Test
      4. Prepare Reagents
      5. Work with GC/MS Chromatography/Atomic Absorption
      6. Perform Other Bacteriology Tests
   6. In the area of Administration:
      1. Demonstrate Computer Skills
      2. Explain EPA and MDPH Regulations
      3. Complete MDPH/MDNR Operation Reports
      4. Respond to Consumer Problems
      5. Schedule Maintenance
      6. Supervise Work Force
      7. Maintain Inventory
      8. Prepare Budgets
      9. Train and Manage Personnel
      10. Prepare Emergency Plans
      11. Communicate Effectively
      12. Promote Safety/Understand MIOSHA Regulations
   7. Complete the following:
      1. Carry Out Cross-Connections
      2. Demonstrate Solids Handling

WET 290-299 - Special Projects in Water Environment Technology

WELD 101 - Exploratory Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting

1. Understand the theory of the Oxy-fuel processes.
   1. Realize the significance of this process in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Discuss relationships with other welding and/or cutting processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Realize the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
   1. Realize the importance of following the procedure.
   2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
   3. Apply the procedure when making a specific cut or weld.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete cuts and welds on carbon steel material.
   1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning, and tacking.

WELD 102 - Exploratory Shielded Metal Arc Welding

1. Understand the theory of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
   1. Discuss the significance of this welding process in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Discuss relationships with other welding processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Discuss the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Discuss the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete tack welds.
   1. Discuss the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning, and tacking.
   2. Strike an arc, and apply tack welds.

WELD 103 - Introduction to Plasma, Carbon Arc, and Fuel Gas Cutting

1. Understand the theory of Plasma, Carbon Arc, and Oxy-fuel processes.
   1. Realize the significance of these processes in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Discuss relationships with other welding and/or cutting processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Realize the significance of these processes in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Discuss relationships with other welding and/or cutting processes.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
   1. Realize the importance of following the procedure
   2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
   3. Apply the procedure when making a specific cut or weld.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete cuts and welds on carbon steel material.
   1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning, and tacking.

WELD 104 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

1. Understand the theory of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
   1. Realize the significance of this welding process in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Discuss relationships with other welding processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Realize the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
   1. Realize the importance of following the procedure.
   2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
   3. Apply the procedure when making a specific weld.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete 2F, 3F, and 4F welds on 1/4” carbon steel plate.
   1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning, and tacking.
   2. Apply tack welds, root passes, filler passes, and cover passes in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards.

WELD 106 - Exploratory Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

1. Understand the theory of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
   1. Describe the significance of this welding process in manufacturing and industry
   2. Discuss relationships with other welding processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Describe the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Describe the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete a tack weld.
   1. Describe the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning and tacking.
   2. Apply tack welds.

WELD 108 - Exploratory Gas Metal Arc Welding

1. Understand the theory of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
   1. Describe the significance of this welding process in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Discuss relationships with other welding processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Describe the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Describe the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete a tack weld on carbon steel.
   1. Describe be the value of proper body positioning, and tacking.
   2. Apply tack welds.

WELD 114W - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding

1. Understand the theory of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
   1. Realize the significance of this welding process in manufacturing and industry
   2. Identify the primary considerations in the use of this welding process.
      1. Chemical, metallurgical, electrical, and physical properties.
   3. Discuss relationships with other welding processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Realize the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
   1. Realize the importance of following the procedure
   2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
   3. Apply the procedure when making a specific weld.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete a 3G and 4G weld on 3/8” carbon steel plate.
   1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning, and tacking.
   2. Apply tack welds, root passes, filler passes, and cover passes in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards.

WELD 120 - Beginning Industrial Blueprint Reading

1. Describe the several kinds of industrial prints and explain their organization.
   1. Read and use correct terms to distinguish between the various kinds of industrial print making methods including: blueprint, blue-line, diazo, photocopy, and computer methods.
   2. Identify and properly fold standard print sizes.
   3. Define and explain: dimension, tolerance, print zone, title block, revision block, parts list, specified tolerance
   4. Identify, read and use print scales.
   5. Read prints to find specific title block information.
2. Use paper and pencil to clearly record and communicate specified information using sketched figures and hand lettered text.
   1. Recognize, name, and sketch representations of points, lines, squares, rectangles, circles, arcs, and other specified plane geometric figures.
   2. View and sketch objects in two dimensions to correct proportions.
   3. Make isometric and similar pictorial sketches of specified objects.
   4. Prepare standard format orthographic multiview sketches of specified three dimensional objects.
3. Read and make measurements to specifications using scales and precision instruments.
   1. Identify and read standard metric and inch engineering scales.
   2. Demonstrate correct handling, use, and care of scales and precision measuring instruments.
   3. Make measurements and read:
      1. vernier calipers and micrometers
      2. dial calipers and dial indicators.
4. Explain text information and conventional annotation practices of prints.
   1. Identify ANSI standard line conventions, letter forms, and note conventions.
   2. Locate, read, and explain print note and symbolic information.
5. Read standard multiview, sectional view, and auxiliary view prints.
   1. Correlate objects and object features with corresponding ANSI standard multiview, sectional, partial, enlarged feature, and auxiliary view print representations.
   2. List and explain how orthographic views are selected, organized, and placed.
   3. Recognize and distinguish between third-angle projection.
6.  Read industrial prints to determine materials and manufacturing processes.
   1. Identify manufacturing materials from written and symbolic information.
   2. Interpret industrial prints to identify manufacturing methods and processes.
   3. Read print data to interpret surface finish specifications.
   4. Distinguish between computer-integrated manufacturing, computer-aided design and drafting,computer-aided manufacturing, and computer-aided engineering.
   5. Explain the information displayed in a quality control chart.
7. Read industrial prints to determine size, location, and tolerance dimensions.
   1. Identify the ANSI tolerance standard for dimensions.
   2. Read the value of specified dimension.
   3. Calculate specified dimension tolerances.
   4. Determine specified maximum material and least material conditions.
   5. Distinguish between shaft basis and hole basis tolerance systems.
   6. Calculate to determine clearance, allowance, or interference, fit conditions between specified features.
   7. Read and explain information given in specified surface finish symbols.
8. Demonstrate ability to read and explain print data related to fasteners, springs, and other standard parts and features.
   1. Identify ANSI standard screw thread representations.
   2. Define screw thread feature terms.
   3. Explain specified metric and Unified, and American National thread notes.
   4. Explain information given in specifications for springs, pins, rivets, washers, retaining rings, keys, keyways, keyseats, and other standard parts and features.
9. Demonstrate understanding of welding processes and welding process print symbols.
   1. Explain common groups of welding processes including: Oxygen Gas, Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc.
   2. Name the major parts of AWS welding symbols.
   3. Identify the major types of welds.
   4. Explain specified destructive and nondestructive weld tests.
   5. Read and explain weld specifications.
10. Demonstrate ability to read orthographic and pictorial section view.
    1. Explain the purpose of sections and section views as used on industrial prints.
    2. Identify ANSI standard section view practices including full, half, offset, aligned, broken-out, auxiliary, revolved, and removed.
    3. Identify ANSI conventional practices including aligned sections, unsectioned features, and conventional revolutions and breaks.
11. Demonstrate ability to read, interpret, and explain ANSI standard geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices.
    1. Distinguish between general and geometric tolerancing practices.
    2. Explain the datum reference frame system for dimension and tolerance practices.
    3. Correctly read prints with selected geometrically dimensioned and tolerance features.
    4. Name and explain selected geometric characteristic symbols.
12. Demonstrate ability to read working drawings for specified manufacturing, assembly, and installation information.
    1. Distinguish between assembly, detail, and installation prints.
    2. List typical information presented with detail prints.
    3. List typical information presented with assembly and installation prints.
    4. Distinguish between the various kinds of assembly drawings.
    5. Read detail working drawings for specified information.
    6. Read assembly working drawings for specified information.
    7. Read working drawing parts lists for specified information.

WELD 122 - Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fabricators

1. Identifies and applies general blueprint information.
   1. Reads and interprets textural information on engineering design drawings of single components.
   2. Reads and interprets textural information on engineering design drawings of an assembly of components.
2. Reads orthographic engineering drawings.
   1. Applies the principles of orthographic projection to interpret a multi-view drawing of single components.
   2. Applies the principles of orthographic projection to interpret a multi-view drawing of an assembly of components.
   3. Interprets the usage of line types used in the design of components and assemblies.
3. Reads fillet weld symbols
   1. Identifies fillet weld symbols.
   2. Interprets the meaning of fillet weld symbols
   3. Constructs and applies fillet weld symbols.
4. Reads groove and plug weld symbols.
   1. Identifies groove and plug weld symbols.
   2. Interprets the meaning of groove and plug weld symbols.
   3. Constructs and applies groove and plug weld symbols.
5. Reads spot and seam weld symbols.
   1. Identifies spot and seam weld symbols.
   2. Interprets the meaning of spot and seam weld symbols.
   3. Constructs and applies spot and seam weld symbols.
6. Reads welding assembly drawings.
   1. Applies the principles of welding assembly to interpret a multi-view drawing of an assembly of components.
   2. Interprets the usage of line types used in the design of components and assemblies.
7. Reads geometric tolerancing symbols.
   1. Identifies geometric tolerancing symbols.
   2. Interprets the meaning of geometric tolerancing symbols.

WELD 220 - Weld Qualification-Plate

1. Understand the American Welding Society criteria for the structural welding code.
   1. Realize the significance of this welding code in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Identify the primary considerations in the use of this welding code.
   3. Discuss relationships with other welding codes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Realize the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
   1. Realize the importance of following the procedure.
   2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
   3. Apply the procedure when making a specific weld.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete a 3G and 4G weld on carbon steel plate.
   1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning, and tacking.
   2. Apply tack welds, root passes, filler passes, and cover passes in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards.

WELD 224W - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding

1. Understand the theory of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
   1. Realize the significance of this welding process in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Identify the primary considerations in the use of this welding process.
      1. Chemical, metallurgical, electrical, and physical properties.
   3. Discuss relationships with other welding processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Realize the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
   1. Realize the importance of following the procedure.
   2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
   3. Apply the procedure when making a specific weld.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete a 2G-5G weld on carbon steel 2” schedule #80 pipe.
   1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning.
   2. Apply tack welds, root passes, and cover passes in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards.

WELD 226W - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

1. Understand the theory of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
   1. Realize the significance of this welding process in manufacturing and industry
   2. Identify the primary considerations in the use of this welding process.
      1. Chemical, metallurgical, electrical, and physical properties.
   3. Discuss relationships with other welding processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Realize the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
   1. Realize the importance of following the procedure.
   2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
   3. Apply the procedure when making a specific weld.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete a 2G-5G weld on carbon steel 2” schedule #80 pipe.
   1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning and tacking.
   2. Apply tack welds, root passes, filler passes, and cover passes in accordance with AWS D1.1.

WELD 235W - Gas Metal Arc Welding

1. Understand the theory of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
   1. Realize the significance of this welding process in manufacturing and industry.
   2. Identify the primary considerations in the use of this welding process.
      1. Chemical, metallurgical, electrical, and physical properties.
   3. Discuss relationships with other welding processes.
2. Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
   1. Realize the value of the use of safety equipment.
   2. Identify proper protective equipment.
   3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
3. Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
   1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
   2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
4. Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
   1. Realize the importance of following the procedure.
   2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
   3. Apply the procedure when making a specific weld.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques to complete a 2G-5G weld on carbon steel 2” schedule #80 pipe.
   1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, and tacking.
   2. Apply tack welds, root passes, filler passes, and cover passes in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards.

WELD 290-299 - Special Projects in Welding

WTT 100 - Introduction to Wind Energy

1. Define general wind turbine terminology.
   1. Define general wind terminology including wind speed, power, and density.
   2. Describe the components of wind turbine.
   3. Describe components of wind measurement devices: anemometer.
   4. Discuss aspects of wind turbine control.
   5. Discuss the future of the wind industry and other topics that are appropriate.
2. Describe the evolution of wind turbine technology
   1. Define different types and applications of various wind turbines
   2. Describe environmental and economic issues of the wind industry.
   3. Define key elements of wind energy systems and quality and longevity requirements for sustainability.
3. Explain air flow as related to wind turbine.
   1. Analyze blade efficiencies.
   2. Analyze blade environmental impacts on wind resources and blade efficiencies.
4. Examine site construction, foundation, roads, and substation development.
   1. Compare differences in tower foundations.
   2. Analyze substation development.
   3. Describe and examine wind park site construction and roadways.
5. Discuss environmental, ethical, or legal obligations of the wind farm.
   1. Define environmental and ethical aspects on locations of wind farms.
   2. Describe legal obligations of wind farms.
6. Perform appropriate wind calculations.
   1. Use a regional wind database and understand the relationship between elevations and wind speed.
   2. Calculate the annual power from the wind turbine.
   3. Use basic principles of wind energy conversion.
   4. Know the operational characteristics of a wind generator.
   5. Understand source of the wind, wind characteristics, wind speed gradient.
   6. Analyze wind statistics, basic elements of wind power, and power density of the wind.
   7. Understand the economics of the power produced.

WTT 110 - Climb Safety and Rescue Safety Training

1. Identify industry safety equipment and regulatory requirements for personal protection equipment and practices (lock-out/tag-out) and fall hazards associated with wind turbine maintenance activities.
   1. Identify safety regulations that apply to technicians.
   2. Identify proper industry safety equipment: climbing gear, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
   3. Identify the function and use of basic fall protection equipment and also select, inspect, assemble, and use fall protection and rescue equipment.
   4. Explain the use of lock-out/tag-out practices and devices used by technicians.
2. Complete a tower climb test.
   1. Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment used by technicians.
   2. Identify safety hazards associated with wind turbines.
   3. Perform supervised climb test in wind turbine.
   4. Use climbing gear, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
3. Perform Safety Training.
   1. Perform training related to OSHA, Electrical Safety, Walking and Working Surfaces, Exit Routes, Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans, Fire Protection, Materials Handling/Back Injury Prevention, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Personal Protective Equipment, Machine Guarding, and Hazard communication.
4. Demonstrate skill and knowledge to use a planned approach to tower climbing and rescue.
   1. Explain fundamental theories and principles of fall protection.
   2. Practice donning a full-body harness.
   3. Identify anchorage points (engineered and non-engineered).
   4. Explain hardware compatibility.
   5. Identify connecting means (new standards and designs).
   6. Identify energy absorbing lanyards.
   7. Identify commercially available fall arrest systems.
   8. Practice using ladder climbing devices.
   9. Perform rescue demonstration.
   10. Practice packaging and lowering the patient.
   11. Demonstrate the use of pre-climb checklists and rescue plans.
   12. Explain rescue system components.
   13. Demonstrate anchoring the rescue system.
   14. Demonstrate descent control.

WTT 120W - Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems

1. Identify wind turbine gearboxes and other mechanical systems.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of various gearboxes (helical, spur, and worm-wheel) and state typical faults and their symptoms.
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of variable speed drives.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of preventative maintenance activities of wind turbine mechanical systems.
   1. Explain preventative maintenance.
   2. Explain mechanical repair procedures.
   3. Explain lubrication requirements.
   4. Demonstrate an understanding of potential mechanical failures associated with maintenance activities.
3. Demonstrate proper techniques to inspect, disassemble, and reassemble wind turbine mechanical systems.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of the function of lubricants and how to select correct lubricants for specific applications.
   2. Identify various bearing types (roller, ball, etc.), remove and refit them correctly, understand their typical applications, and recognize common defects.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of how to correctly remove and replace seals, gaskets, and gland packing.
   4. Use measuring equipment to correctly identify different types of screw threads by means of outside diameter, inside diameter, thread form, and pitch.
   5. Demonstrate proper lubrication and preventative maintenance techniques along with applicable mechanical repair procedures.
4. Use common terminology of wind turbine maintenance and demonstrate practical measuring/mathematical skills.
   1. Use measuring equipment to correctly identify different types of screw threads by means of outside diameter, insidse diameter, thread form, and pitch.
   2. Identify, select, and use standard threaded fasteners.
   3. Perform threaded fastener torque calculations.
   4. Assemble and repair damaged threaded fasteners properly.
   5. Demonstrate an understanding of the types of energy and perform energy, work, and torque calculations.
5. Demonstrate proper safety techniques and proper use of personal protective equipment.
   1. Apply safe working practices and understand the principles of preventative and first-line maintenance.
   2. Apply knowledge of safety techniques in isolating mechanical systems when necessary to prevent danger.

WTT 230 - Wind Turbine Schematics

1. Identify National and European schematic symbols, analyze operating characteristics, and explain the operation of interrelated wind turbine systems.
   1. Explain generation systems used by large wind turbines to convert rotational force to electrical energy.
   2. Analyze a typical operating curve for a commercial wind turbine.
   3. Discuss trends in the size of commercial wind turbine designs.
2. Identify and explain wind turbine systems.
   1. Classify large wind turbines by generating capacity, generating method, and size.
   2. Explain how the speed of large wind turbines is controlled.
   3. Discuss yaw control systems in wind turbines.
   4. Discuss wind protection methods typically employed by commercial wind turbines.
   5. Explain the purpose of the controller in a wind turbine.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of schematics as well as the overall operation of a wind turbine.
   1. Define terms used in large wind turbine design.
   2. Assess a turbine’s generating capacity based on swept rotor area.
   3. Identify parts of wind turbines.

WTT 240 - Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

1. Explain the generation of electrical power with a wind turbine generator from the local transmission system to a substation where a customer will purchase the generated power.
   1. Explain all aspects of working with components of a high voltage transmission system.
   2. Explain basic electricity, related math, and transformer theory with hands-on experience with single-phase transformers and various three-phase transformer banks.
   3. Introduce transformer over-voltage and over-current protection, equipment grounding, cutout and lightning arrestor use and installation, current and potential transformer applications, use of the VOM, and principles of troubleshooting.
   4. Demonstrate an understanding of substations, capacitors, voltage regulators, auto-boosters; practical experience in substation grounding, inspections, substation maintenance; operation and installation of high side fuses, power transformers, substation buswork, and transfer switches; methods of voltage regulation; and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
2. Explain electrical power systems.
   1. Define electrical power.
   2. Explain basic concepts, three-phase review, and per unit.
3. Explain electrical power distribution.
   1. Discuss basic considerations and distribution system layout.
   2. Discuss distribution transformers.
   3. Discuss distribution equipment.
   4. Discuss distribution substations.
   5. Discuss distribution line construction.
4. Explain electrical power transmission.
   1. Discuss transmission system overview.
   2. Discuss transmission line parameters.
   3. Discuss transmission line fault current calculation, protection, and bulk power substations.
   4. Discuss transmission line construction.

WTT 280 - Fundamentals of Data Acquisition

1. Use terminology related to test and measurement and verify the functionality of the training hardware.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of company introduction
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of expected background
   3. Use related terminology
   4. Practice setting up and testing hardware
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of operation of commonly used sensors, transducers, and instruments.
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of operation and limitations of common measuring instruments
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental programming logic transferable to other programming languages
   3. Write programs based on an industry-standard graphical programming language
   4. Practice interpreting technical specifications and selecting sensors and transducers for a given application
   5. Demonstrate an understanding of terminologies associated with instrumentation systems (e.g., range, sensitivity, dynamic response, calibration, hysteresis, error, accuracy, precision, data uncertainty, mean and standard deviation)
   6. Practice    developing computerized instrumentation systems for industrial processes using multiple sensors, interface electronics, data acquisition card, and GPIB and serial instruments
3. Demonstrate an understanding of instrument controls and how they can be used for communicating and controlling hardware instruments.
   1. Describe instrument control applications
   2. Explain instrument control components
   3. Create a GPIB object
   4. Demonstrate an understanding of communicating with the instruments
4. Demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze data.
   1. Use data acquisition software and hardware to collect and analyze data from a physical system

WTT 290-299 - Special Projects in Wind Turbine Technology

WRT 090 - Introduction to Academic Writing

WRT 098 - Preparation for College Writing

1. Use a writing process for pre-college and college essays at the intermediate level.
   1. Plan and brainstorm ideas for an essay before beginning to write.
   2. Produce drafts of an essay and show an understanding of revision.
   3. Participate effectively in writing groups and conferences.
   4. Demonstrate an ability to work with written comments.
   5. Produce edited, properly formatted essays.
2. Write intermediate college-level essays.
   1. Use introductions, conclusions, and paragraphs.
   2. Write essays that demonstrate a sense of organization.
   3. Use topic sentences.
   4. Use transitions between sentences and paragraphs.
   5. Write at least two essays with a clear thesis.
3. Demonstrate abilities with the more complex aspects of an essay.
   1. Demonstrate ability to develop significant ideas and use supportive, specific examples.
   2. Write essays that lack confusion.
   3. Write essays that demonstrate an awareness of audience.
   4. Reduce number of errors in grammar and punctuation.
4. Produce written responses to texts at the intermediate level.
   1. Demonstrate ability, both orally and in writing, to make personal connections to the ideas in a piece of reading.
   2. Demonstrate an ability to negotiate unfamiliar vocabulary, as well as make new words a part of one’s own vocabulary.
   3. Demonstrate intermediate skills for information literacy, including accessing, analyzing, and using resources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and the Internet.