Outline of Assignments to 
Wastewater Clarifications, BOD5 Course

Assignment 1:  What Is It!

A virtual lecture on 5-day biochemical oxygen demand and its impact on the world we live in.

¼-½ hour

Assignment 2: Measure It!

A step-by-step review of the analytical procedures including online exercises to ensure you master the measurement!  Seed control bottles and dilution checks explained in understandable English! 

2-3  hours

Assignment 3: Calculate It

Learning the correct way to calculate seed correction factors, including .  Learning how to use seed correction, as well as how to calculate BOD5 correctly, including when to exclude multiple dilutions.  Fun  online calculations assignments. 

1-1½ hours

Assignment 4: Trouble Shoot It!

Detail on what to do when testing goes awry!  Learning how to predict appropriate dilutions.  More tips on conducting the test correctly.

1¼-1½ hour

Assignment 5: Evaluate It

Your opportunity to perform a laboratory audit using BOD5 checklists (Note that 2 hours can be deducted from the course hours if you choose not to perform the self-audit)

2-4 hours

Assignment 6: Read It Again, Plus Get Some Clarification of Issues!

More information on this confusing test to help clarify how to do it right! 

½ hour

Assignment 7: Review It!

A hands-on review exercise to ensure you are ready for the test.

¾ hour

Assignment 8:
Test It!

The test (if applicable or for fun).

½  hour

Assignment 9: Complete It! 

Course completion and certification specifications.

¼ hour