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Water-135 - Water Quality - Cris Perez

Course:Water Quality
Professor:Cris Perez
Email:cristoval.perez@canyons.edu
Format:
  • OnlineLive
  • HyFlex
  • Hybrid
Course Length:
  • 16 Week

Introduction

The course is designed for individuals interested in a career in water technology.  It provides highly technical instruction in the areas related to Water Quality in drinking water distribution and water treatment systems.  The information covered is essential to stay in compliance with both state and federal drinking water regulations. 

Course Description

In this course you will:

  1. Apply basic principles of chemistry to water quality.
  2. Apply basic principles of microbiology to water quality.
  3. Explain basic categories and principles of water quality regulations.
  4. Compare various field water quality analysis practices.
  5. Assess common customer inquires regarding water quality.

What to Expect in this Course

Through reading the textbook, watching videos and participating in discussions as well as interactive sessions using Kahoot, you will learn about the water quality and regulations. There are required bi-monthly quizzes as well as bi-monthly discussion posts. There is a midterm and final exam. Everything, including quizzes, discussion posts, midterm and the final exam, is open book.

This is a synchronous class and HyFlex. This means that the class is held live the same time each week and you are able to attend in person or online. You have to work on your own, engage with me and other students during the live class session, as well as in Canvas discussions (and in comments on your work) and make sure to turn in the work each Sunday by 11:59 p.m.

Types of Assessments

Assessments include:

1.  Online discussion boards

2.  Written assignments

3.  Bi-monthly quizzes

4.  Midterm & final exam

Textbook Information

Free in Canvas


Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

  • CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
  • CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 08/14/2023 Sub#: 415