CCOG for LAT 112 Fall 2024


Course Number:
LAT 112
Course Title:
The Nature of Green Infrastructure
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
5
Lecture/Lab Hours:
10
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers the purpose and function of vegetated private water quality facilities (VPWQF), inspections, and management. Includes the skills and knowledge required to be listed as a Preferred Maintenance Contractor on the Clean Water Services website.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Make management decisions that optimize the purpose and function of VPWQFs.
  • Inspect VPWQFs for development of management protocols.
  • Manage VPWQF in compliance with the regulations set forth by local municipalities and agencies.
  • Educate clients on the status of their VPWQF and recommend management action.
  • Use the required recordkeeping and inspection documents associated with the management of VPWQFs.

Course Activities and Design

- lectures

- hands-on guided inspections

- hands-on individual inspections

Outcome Assessment Strategies

- At the end of the course, there is an 80 question exam.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

purpose of VPWQF's

proper maintenance practices of VPWQF's

inspection of VPWQF's