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114 Doña Ana Community CollegeSPAN 213. Spanish for Heritage Speakers II3 cr.Emphasis on development of heritage language skills learned at home and/or in thecommunity. Covers spoken Spanish, reading activities, and grammar skills to build onexisting knowledge of the language.SPAN 214. Spanish for Heritage Speakers III3 cr.Continued development of heritage Spanish language skills learned at home and/or inthe community. Emphasis on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Review ofgrammar points will also be stressed in preparation for upper level courses.STAT—StatisticsSTAT 251G. Statistics for Business and the Behavioral Sciences 3 cr.Techniques for describing and analyzing data; estimation, hypothesis testing, regressionand correlation; basic concepts of statistical inference. Prerequisite: MATH 120(see note above.) Same as A ST 251G.SUR—Surveying EngineeringSUR 222. Plane Surveying3 cr. (2+3P)Surveying theory and practice as applied to plane surveying, in these areas: errorpropagation, linear measurements, angle measurements, area determination, differentialand trigonometric leveling, and topographic mapping. Prerequisite: MATH190G.THTR—Theatre ArtsTHTR 101G. The World of Theater3 cr.An appreciation class introducing the non-major to all aspects of theatre, including itshistory, literature and professionals. Students attend and report on stage productions.THTR 105. Acting for Non-Majors3 cr.An introduction to basic performance techniques for non-majors.THTR 205. Vocal Production for the Actor3 cr.Exploration and development of the actor’s vocal instrument, including relaxation,projection, diction and articulation.THTR 222. Theatre Topics1–3 cr.Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for amaximum of 9 credits.W S—Women’s StudiesW S 201G. Introduction to Women’s Studies3 cr.Analysis of the status of women in society today and history and consequences ofgender stratification and inequality from the perspectives of sociology, anthropology,psychology, political science, and other sciences.W S 202G. Representing Women Across Cultures3 cr.Historical and critical examination of women’s contributions to the humanities, withemphasis on the issues of representation that have contributed to exclusion and marginalizationof women and their achievements. Crosslisted with: HON 218.WATR—Water Technology (formerly OEWU)WATR 120. Introduction to Water Systems3 cr.Introduction to and theory of groundwater sources, production, treatment, and distribution.WATR 130. Wastewater Collection and Basic Treatment Systems 3 cr.Introduction to wastewater characteristics, collection, and basic treatment operations.WATR 135. Sludge Handling2 cr.Survey of sludge processing units and disposal. Includes aerobic and anaerobic digestion,thickening, conditioning, dewatering, land applications, and ocean dumping.Overview of current sludge regulations.WATR 140. Applied Water and Wastewater Math I3 cr.Introduction to basic water and wastewater mathematics, flows through distributionnetworks and collection systems, and fundamentals of flow measurement. Prerequisite:CCDM 114N or equivalent.WATR 160. Systems Maintenance4 cr. (2+4P)Basic tools, equipment, maintenance schedules, chlorinator trouble-shooting, andchlorine safety. Hands-on training with valves, pumps, meters and chlorinationequipment.WATR 165. Backflow Prevention3 cr. (2+2P)Theory of operation of backflow prevention devices and their application. Backflowdevices including double check, reduced pressure, and pressure vacuum breakerswill be tested for proper operation. Prerequisites: OEWU 120 and 140, or consentof instructor.WATR 170. Confined Space Entry2 cr.Regulations concerning confined spaces, identification of confined spaces and hazardidentification. Hands-on use of SCBA, other entry equipment and atmospheric testing.WATR 175. Programmable Logic Controllers2 cr.This course will introduce students to electrical safety, theory, and the function, operations,programming and troubleshooting of the PLC controlling common electricalcomponents utilized in control circuits associated with the water and wastewaterindustry.WATR 180. Water Chemistry3 cr.Basic chemistry with applications to water and wastewater analysis. Prerequisite:CCDM 114N or consent of instructor.WATR 182. Water Chemistry Analysis1 cr. (3P)Beginning water and wastewater laboratory analysis including gravimetric, volumetric,and quality control techniques. Prerequisite: CCDM 114N or equivalent or consentof instructor.WATR 190. Water and Wastewater Microbiology3 cr.Overview of microorganisms associated with water and wastewater. Growth and reproduction,energy production, and methods of counting. Prerequisite: OEWU 130,OEWU 180, or consent of instructor.WATR 192. Water and Wastewater Microbiological Analysis 1 cr. (3P)Introduction to water and wastewater treatment operational tests such as BODs, solidstesting, activated sludge control tests, use of microscope, and bacteriological techniques.Prerequisites: OEWU 130 and OEWU 182, or consent of instructor.WATR 200. Cooperative Experience3-5 cr.On-the-job training/work experience with municipalities or industries, workingin water or wastewater treatment plants, high purity water plants, industrial wasteplants, distribution systems, or wastewater collection systems. Prerequisite: consentof instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 credits. Graded S/U.WATR 220. Water Treatment Systems3 cr.Theory of water systems operation including surface water treatment, fluoridation,sodium zeolite softening, corrosion control, iron removal, various filtration methods,and overview of SDWA. Prerequisites: OEWU 180 and OEWU 182 or consent ofinstructor.WATR 222. Water Systems Operation1 cr. (3P)Operations of various water treatment systems including surface water treatment, sodiumzeolite softeners, and various filtration methods. Prerequisite: OEWU 220 orconsent of instructor.WATR 230. Advanced Wastewater Treatment4 cr.Calculations and operations involved in wastewater and water reclamation plants.Prerequisites: OEWU 140, 190, and 192, or consent of instructor.WATR 232. Wastewater Systems Operations1 cr. (3P)Operation of pretreatment, primary, and biological treatment units. Prerequisite:OEWU 230 or consent of instructor.WATR 240. Advanced Water and Wastewater Math II3 cr. (2+2P)Advanced water and wastewater mathematics. Flow measurement. Systems head andpump curves. Prerequisites: OEWU 140.WATR 250. Municipal Systems Management4 cr.Management of water utility systems including laws, finance, records, and safety.Prerequisites: OEWU 120 and 130.WATR 255. Special Individualized Problems in Water Technology 1–4 cr.Individual studies in areas directly related to water technology. Prerequisite: consentof instructor.WATR 257. Industrial Pretreatment3 cr.Industrial pretreatment regulations, program development and implementation, includingcorrespondence, surveys and inspections. Overview of industrial wastewatertreatment. Prerequisites: OEWU 120 and 130.WATR 270. Special Topics1–4 cr.Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for amaximum of 12 credits.WATR 275. Certification Review3 cr.Review of water and wastewater plant operations and laws in preparation for statecertification exams. Prerequisites: OEWU 220, 230, 240.