Environmental Systems Technology
Overview
The Environmental Systems Technology Certificate is a two-semester (33 credit hour) program that addresses the fundamentals of environmental systems technology.
This program covers the fundamentals of analytical instrumentation, water treatment principles, and environmental systems technology among other related topics. Currently, the demand for chemical technicians in the Midlands area is significant and growing. Recently, an ad hoc committee comprised of representatives from Columbia area businesses indicated that the demand for chemical and environmental technicians with basic skills in laboratory technique, quality control, instruments and calibration, general chemistry, spectroscopy, and related skills will remain high for many years as these businesses continue to grow. This certificate is designed both for the students needing a background in environmental technology principles and for those who intend to pursue a degree in chemical technology. This certificate is considered an advanced certificate and is designed to dovetail easily with the Chemical Technology Certificates and/or the Civil Engineering Technology program. Graduates from this certificate program are qualified to enter the workforce as a medium-level operator, laboratory technician, water quality technician, or senior manufacturing technician. The course sequence is designed to also prepare the student for more advanced on-the-job training in chemical technology or in an environmental laboratory.
Certificate curricula are reviewed and updated periodically in response to community and industry demands. The student is cautioned to discuss certificate choices and course selections with an academic and career advisor before each registration cycle. Students are eligible to enroll in this program only after the basic prerequisites for individual courses within the certificate are met.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (7 Credit Hours) |
CHM-110 |
College Chemistry I College Chemistry I ID: CHM-110 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 (11 Credit Hours) |
CHM-111 |
College Chemistry II College Chemistry II ID: CHM-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics,and electrochemistry. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| MAT-111 |
College Trigonometry College Trigonometry ID: MAT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| EVT-111 |
Intro to Water and Wastewater Treatment Intro to Water and Wastewater Treatment ID: EVT-111 Credit Hours: 1 This course introduces the chemical and biological analytical techniques used to measure water and wastewater quality. |
1 | |||||
| EVT-102 |
Basic Water Treatment Basic Water Treatment ID: EVT-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course will enable the student to have a general concept of groundwater and surface water treatment techniques as well as the physical and chemical unit processes applied to drinking water treatment and the daily routine tasks associated with the operation of potable water supply systems. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours) |
CET-218 |
Hydraulics Hydraulics ID: CET-218 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the fundamentals of flow, control, disposal of water, and flow through open and closed conduits, orifices, and weirs. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| CHT-250 |
Methods in Analytical Chemistry I Methods in Analytical Chemistry I ID: CHT-250 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include wet chemistry techniques & standard non-automated laboratory procedures used in engineering and manufacturing environments, including separations, titrations, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, pH, refractive index, molecular weight & other standard procedures. |
3 | |||||
| EVT-271 |
Special Topics in Environmental Engineer Special Topics in Environmental Engineer ID: EVT-271 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers specific topics related to environmental engineering technology. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours) |
CHT-252 |
Methods in Analytical Chemistry II Methods in Analytical Chemistry II ID: CHT-252 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include the theory & operation of instruments used for chemical analysis in engineering and manufacturing environments including spectroscopy, chromatography, & electrochemical analyses among others. It covers both automated and semi-automated systems, sample preparation, etc. |
3 | ||||
| CET-246 |
Environmental Systems Technology Environmental Systems Technology ID: CET-246 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers a study of the sources, treatment, collection and distribution of water and waste water. Also included are water and sewer pipe hydraulics and loads on buried pipes. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$6,600.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (7 Credit Hours) |
CHM-110 |
College Chemistry I College Chemistry I ID: CHM-110 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 (7 Credit Hours) |
CHM-111 |
College Chemistry II College Chemistry II ID: CHM-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics,and electrochemistry. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| MAT-111 |
College Trigonometry College Trigonometry ID: MAT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 (4 Credit Hours) |
EVT-111 |
Intro to Water and Wastewater Treatment Intro to Water and Wastewater Treatment ID: EVT-111 Credit Hours: 1 This course introduces the chemical and biological analytical techniques used to measure water and wastewater quality. |
1 | ||||
| EVT-102 |
Basic Water Treatment Basic Water Treatment ID: EVT-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course will enable the student to have a general concept of groundwater and surface water treatment techniques as well as the physical and chemical unit processes applied to drinking water treatment and the daily routine tasks associated with the operation of potable water supply systems. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 4 (9 Credit Hours) |
CET-218 |
Hydraulics Hydraulics ID: CET-218 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the fundamentals of flow, control, disposal of water, and flow through open and closed conduits, orifices, and weirs. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| CHT-250 |
Methods in Analytical Chemistry I Methods in Analytical Chemistry I ID: CHT-250 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include wet chemistry techniques & standard non-automated laboratory procedures used in engineering and manufacturing environments, including separations, titrations, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, pH, refractive index, molecular weight & other standard procedures. |
3 | |||||
| EVT-271 |
Special Topics in Environmental Engineer Special Topics in Environmental Engineer ID: EVT-271 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers specific topics related to environmental engineering technology. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 5 (6 Credit Hours) |
CHT-252 |
Methods in Analytical Chemistry II Methods in Analytical Chemistry II ID: CHT-252 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include the theory & operation of instruments used for chemical analysis in engineering and manufacturing environments including spectroscopy, chromatography, & electrochemical analyses among others. It covers both automated and semi-automated systems, sample preparation, etc. |
3 | ||||
| CET-246 |
Environmental Systems Technology Environmental Systems Technology ID: CET-246 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers a study of the sources, treatment, collection and distribution of water and waste water. Also included are water and sewer pipe hydraulics and loads on buried pipes. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$6,600.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Go straight to the workforce
Graduates of this certificate can immediately enter the workforce, getting jobs as environmental technicians or water treatment operators.
Associate in Applied Science in General Technology at MTC
Graduates of this certificate can take additional coursework in general education areas as well as specialized coursework in the area of chemical process technology or chemical technology to complete an associate degree.