Water Environment
A.A. Degree Water Resources Management · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- Identify, describe, and define the basic principles of wastewater and collection systems and of conventional wastewater treatment plants.