WATER-135 - Water Quality - Ryan Bye

Introduction

Hello and welcome to Water 135 - Water Quality. My name is Ryan Bye and I want you to be successful in this course. I am here to support you. Please contact me with any questions, concerns, or just to chat.

Course Description

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, water treatment systems, and regulatory compliance. The information covered is essential to stay in compliance with both state and federal drinking water regulations. The course covers areas tested both in the State Water Treatment & Distribution Operator Certification exams.

What to Expect in this Course

Students taking this course have the option of meeting in person (SSC 102) or through video conferencing (using both Canvas and Zoom). It is not self-paced instruction and meetings are required. You should expect to spend about 4 hours per week working on this course in addition to the class meetings. Your success in this class depends on your willingness to dedicate the time necessary to complete the course assignments. You are responsible for meeting all deadlines for homework, assignments, and other related course material. If you have any difficulties completing assignments or meeting deadlines, please notify me immediately so we can try to resolve the situation. It is important to note that it may not be possible to make up assignments.

Types of Assessments

HOMEWORK, DISCUSSION POSTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS AND GRADING

Participation is important! The best way for you to be successful in this class is to complete all of your assignments in a timely manner. This will require setting aside the time you need to study, complete assignments, and review course materials so that you are prepared for each class. This will directly contribute to how well you learn the content and how much you take away from your experience.

Videos

This semester is different than previous semesters. Normally the class meets for 3 hours in person or through Zoom. Now our class meets for 1.5 hours in person or through Zoom, with the remainder of the time to be completed through the week (when it’s most convenient for each student). This means a good portion of instruction will be made up of videos posted to Canvas. To succeed, student should watch all videos posted prior to the corresponding Sunday at 11:59PM and before completing any assignments, discussion posts, and quizzes.

Homework Assignments

The 14 homework assignments will come from select questions at the end of each chapter and information discussed in class. Only 13 homework assignments are required. So you have the option of skipping one assignment. These will all be online assignments, which means you must complete them by the end of the module. For example, Week 1 HM #1 assignment is due no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Discussion Posts

You will be required to participate in the online discussion boards. There are seven (7) discussion assignments spaced regularly through the semester with different discussion topics. On weeks assigned, you are required to submit your initial post by Friday at midnight.  That week you must also respond to one (1) other posts by Sunday at midnight. Your initial post is worth 10 points and the response is worth 5 points, for a total of 15 points possible per discussion. More instruction will be given with each discussion topic.

Quizzes

The 3 quizzes will be a collection of questions provided at the end of each chapter. It is encouraged to not only read each chapter, participate in any lecture/discussion and also complete all the questions at the end of each chapter. If you do this, you should have no problem doing very well on the quizzes. Each quiz will be worth 20 points and there will be between 5 and 10 questions on each quiz.

Exams

There is one 50 point midterm exam and one 100 point final exam. The mid-term exam will cover everything discussed through the first six chapters, quiz #1 and any other information discussed/covered during the lectures. The final exam will be cumulative and is 22% of your grade. So, needless to say, it is very important that you do well on this exam. There will be a complete review and practice the week before the final exam, but don’t wait until the end of the course to start getting serious. If you stay engaged the entire semester, you will be fine

Extra Credit

There is an opportunity to receive up to 20 points of extra credit. This assignment is not required and details will be given in class

Textbook Information

This course uses a Zero Textbook Cost book, which you can access at www.canyons.edu/ztc or download through Canvas. The title of the book is Water 135 Water Quality (version 1.4).

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: 08/25/2025 Sub#: 1792 Sub ID: 178457