EST 104 - Intro to Water, Engineering, Energy, and Ag

Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 0.600
LAB hours per week: 0.800
Provides undecided high school and adult students with basic labs in water, engineering, energy, and agriculture. Topics include water chemistry, fluid dynamics, digital multi-meter use, and the identification of crops of regional significance. Workplace safety, basic shop procedures, tool identification, and proper use of personal protective equipment will be covered. Intended Audience: Current high school student, CAP student, undecided college student, or interested community member.
Course Outcomes:

Define contemporary issues and concepts in water, engineering, energy, and agriculture.
Describe and solve challenges involving water chemistry, fluid dynamics, process control, and soil management.
Interpret a Piping and instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)’
Troubleshoot electrical circuits correctly using a digital multi-meter (DMM).
Identify and describe the management of crops of local economic importance.
Describe water, engineering, energy, and agriculture related jobs and careers to build an understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce.

Course Topics:

Shop/lab/workplace safety
Water chemistry
Fluid dynamics
Pumps
Wastewater treatment fundamentals
Engineering principles
Digital Multi-Meters
Current, Voltage, Resistance, and Watts
Soil chemistry and nutrients
Dryland and irrigated crops
Intro to climate science