Seven (7) reverse osmosis courses are currently available for registration as independent study courses, as well as the Deionized (DI) Water Principles course. - see below to register - |
High-Purity Water Treatment Independent-Study Courses
The Company for Educational Advancement is pleased to be working with St. Cloud Technical College in offering the High-Purity Water Treatment Curriculum of distance learning courses. These two-credit classes provide training for operating, engineering, and supervisory personnel to assist in job performance, career advancement, or to provide the background information necessary to begin a career in the high-purity water treatment industries. These include the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing, power generation, municipal (membrane system filtration/reverse osmosis), and others. The High-Purity Water Treatment Curriculum is part of the Water Environment Technologies program at St. Cloud Technical College, which has been accredited by the Higher Learning Committee of the North Central Association (NCA) of Schools and Colleges (handles college accreditation in 19 central/western US states).
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Most courses are designed to be taken independently at the convenience of
the participant. Most are structured around 3 to 5 sessions, each
including a recorded web cast lecture. The lecture will cover course educational material from the associated Encyclopedia of Water Treatment
course
CD-ROM, as well as text and questions taken from the course
textbook. Credit for
viewing the web cast is earned by submitting the answers to the assigned
questions that are discussed within the web cast.
An additional research and reporting assignment will be due at the midterm in the course and/or at its completion. At the course completion, participants must pass the final examination from the course CD-ROM, which in itself qualifies the participant to receive a minimum grade for the course of "C". Points obtained from submitting answers for the weekly assignments, and for the mid-term and final research assignments may enable the participant to achieve a "B" or "A" grade in the course.
College courses using multimedia CD-ROM, textbook, and the internet for Certification, Continuing Education Credits (CEU), Professional Development Hours (PDH), or Degree.
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Each of the 2 credit, water treatment college courses will be based around the corresponding Collegiate Edition CD-volume from the Encyclopedia of Water Treatment. A support textbook may also be required for each set of courses. For example, the RO classes will require the book, Reverse Osmosis, A Practical Guide for Industrial Users. Students will communicated with the instructor, Wes Byrne, and other students using e-mail, discussion boards, and class chatroom sessions. Passing a course with a grade of "C" will require successfully passing the final examination in the CD-ROM. Grades of "A" or "B" can be obtained by 1) completing designated questions from the text or supplied by the instructor, 2) completing a mid-term technical report and/or a final research project. |
Typical Course Costs Tuition & Registration
Fees: $382.00 (fees + $179.18/credit) paid to CEA |
Distance Learning Courses for College Certification or Degree
1540 Northway Drive St. Cloud, MN 56303-1240 Certification in Reverse Osmosis Requirements: Successfully passing first 8 RO classes (16 credits) Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements: Successfully passing 16 High-Purity Water Treatment curriculum courses (32 credits), and obtaining 30 general education credits from St. Cloud Technical College or from another accredited institution |
Of the following courses, the linked courses are currently
available for participation. Register for the course or obtain
additional information by clicking to the linked page:
High-Purity Water Curriculum Course Listing
I. Reverse Osmosis
Chemistry:
This course assists the participant in building a fundamental understanding of
water chemistry as relates to the performance of reverse osmosis membrane technology.
II. RO Principles:
This course certifies that the participant has a fundamental understanding of
the principles involved in reverse osmosis technology.
III. RO Monitoring:
This course certifies that the participant has the skills to create RO data
collection sheets and can accurately interpret RO monitoring data.
IV. RO Cleaning:
This course certifies that the participant has the skills to choose appropriate
cleaning formulations and knows to apply them in the creation of RO cleaning
procedures.
V. RO Pretreatment:
This course certifies that the participant has the skills to properly evaluate
and optimize the design and operation of RO pretreatment equipment so as to
optimize RO performance.
VI. RO Biological Control:
This course certifies that the participant has the skills to minimize the
potential for heavy biological fouling of an RO system and can correctly apply
chemical biocides.
VII. RO Design:
This course certifies that the participant has the skills to evaluate and
optimize the design of a reverse osmosis system so as to accurately assess the
value of a quality RO design.
VIII. RO System Analysis (Troubleshooting)
- scheduled for June of 2010
IX. Ion Exchange Principles
- scheduled for September of 2010
X. Electrodeionization
(EDR & EDI)
- scheduled for February of 2011
XI.
DI Water
Principles:
This course certifies that the participant has a fundamental understanding of
the principles involved in high-purity water treatment technology.
XII. HPW Monitoring
XIII. HPW Design
XIV. HPW System Analysis
XV. Boiler Water Principles
XVI. Cooling Water Principles
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Mission For The Class
Each course in the High-Purity Water Treatment series
is designed to develop a deeper understanding
of that particular treatment component or aspect of industrial water
treatment. Courses use a diverse array of training methods to create this depth
of learning and to appeal to the preferred learning styles of a diverse student
population. Scientific theory is presented using graphic representations to create a
solid foundation on which the water treatment concepts are based. Equipment
simulations are included to build a working understanding of the treatment
equipment. Additional learning is facilitated using internet research projects
that are supported by the instructor and other students using e-mail, discussion boards,
and class chatroom sessions. The knowledge that will be gained from these courses
will be directly applicable to the operation, maintenance, and design of industrial water
treatment systems.
HPW Certification - Certification Level* earned by exceeding course expectations.
| James Bedford, HPW Level 1 Matt Birlew, HPW Level 1 Nate Bach, HPW Level 1 Luke Martin, HPW Level 1 Scott Smit, HPW Level 1 Edward Czaja, HPW Level 1 James Nowak, HPW Level 1 Natalie Saunders, HPW Level 1 Patrick Ulmer, HPW Level 1 Julien Jenkins, HPW Level 1 Steve Born, HPW Level 1 John David Gillespie, HPW Level 1 Scott Niesen, HPW Level 1 Christopher Holzer, HPW Level 1 Peter Eads, HPW Level 1 |
Travis Hanson, HPW Level 2 Larry Kuehn, HPW Level 3 Allan Whysker, HPW Level 5 Collin Stewart, HPW Level 6 Kevin Lafrance, HPW Level 8, Reverse Osmosis Certification |
*Partial listing...Participants may opt out of being included in this listing.
