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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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      "markdown": "Students interested in environmental studies, sustainability, natural resources, and related fields will be interested in this A.A. degree. Students may be employed by businesses and governmental agencies that require a knowledge of techniques for storage, treatment, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials; a basic understanding of the chemical and biological phenomena which underlie environmental protection; and an understanding of environmental health and safety. Attaining this degree will prepare students to enter careers in water conservation, watershed management, and water resources and groundwater or get a job in a municipality as a water conservation specialist or other water efficiency jobs. With this degree, a student will be able to apply for the T2 or D2 Operators.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Identify, describe, and define the basic principles of wastewater and collection systems and of conventional wastewater treatment plants."
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