Outline of Assignments
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Assignment 1: Basic Math Terms and Rules When to multiply first and when to add first; Using parentheses and other equation calculation helpers; Multiplying and dividing fractions; unit conversions; Recording measurements accurately.1½ - 2 hours |
Assignment 2: Significant Figures and Rounding Counting and placement of significant figures; Rounding up and rounding down; Rounding rules when adding and subtracting; Rounding rules when multiplying and dividing; Rounding rules combined; Working with exact numbers. 2¼-3 hours |
Assignment 3: Density Effects of density on calculations; Determining density, and density ratio/specific gravity. ½ hour |
Assignment 4: Concentrations and Loadings Calculating loadings; Simple averaging; Flow weighted averaging; Weekly averages; Monthly averages. 2¼-3 hours |
Assignment 5: Removal Rates and Treatment Efficiencies Identifying removal rates; Calculating removal efficiencies; Determining unit and treatment plant removal efficiencies. ½ -¾ hour |
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Assignment 6: Proportions and Ratios Determining rates; Setting up proportions based on ratios; Solving for unknowns using proportions. ½-¾ hour |
Assignment 7: Logarithms Using logarithms to determine coliform concentrations; Using logarithms to determine [H+] concentrations. ½ hour |
Assignment 8: Review It! A mixed bag of exercises from all the previous assignments to ensure you are ready for the test. 1-1½ hours |
Assignment 9: Test It! (if applicable or for fun) The test. 1 hour |
Assignment 10: Complete it! Course completion and certificate specifications. ¼ hour |