# Water Environment (A.A. Degree)

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Water Resources Management

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4150/4360

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.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Identify, describe, and define the basic principles of wastewater and collection systems and of conventional wastewater treatment plants.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WTRM 201 | Introduction to Water, Wastewater Technology | 3 |
| WTRM 202 | Beginning Water, Wastewater, Distribution Math | 3 |
| WTRM 217 | Water Use Efficiency Practitioner | 3 |
| WTRM 220 | Storm Water Management for Pollution Prevention | 3 |
| WTRM 233 | Water Conservation | 3 |
| WTRM 235 | Pollution Prevention | 3 |
| **Total** | | **** |