WS V21 - Water Chemistry and Bacteriology

    Recent Professors
    Mary Woo
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    21–24 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course presents the elements of water chemistry and water bacteriology as they apply to the water treatment processes, water conditioning, and the protection of water quality. Solution chemistry, along with the chemistry of acids, bases, and salts are studied to build a foundation. The gross chemical reactions that carryout water treatment, such as odor removal, manganese and iron removal, coagulation, water softening, and disinfection are analyzed. The main microbe types in water, viruses, bacteria, and protozoa are discussed from a public health perspective. The course includes laboratory work to introduce students to basic water quality monitoring techniques.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–9:50pm, Wed 5:30pm–6:45pm, Wed 7:00pm–9:50pm