Outline of Assignments to 
Learn Basic Environmental Math,
Part B

Assignment 1:  Review of Part A

A review of calculations and conversions, significant figures and rounding, and density calculations. 

½ hour

Assignment 2: Concentrations and Loadings

Calculating loadings; Simple averaging; Flow weighted averaging; Weekly averages; Monthly averages.

2¼-3 hours 

Assignment 3: Removal Rates and Treatment Efficiencies

Identifying removal rates; Calculating removal efficiencies; Determining unit and treatment plant removal efficiencies.

½ -¾ hour

Assignment 4: Proportions and Ratios

Determining rates; Setting up proportions based on ratios; Solving for unknowns using proportions.

½-¾ hour

Assignment 5: Logarithms 

Using logarithms to determine coliform concentrations; Using logarithms to determine [H+] concentrations.

½ hour

Assignment 6: Review It!

A mixed bag of exercises from all the previous assignments to ensure you are ready for the test.

½ -¾ hour

Assignment 7: Test It! (if applicable or for fun)

The test.

½ hour

Assignment 8: Complete it! 

Course completion and certificate specifications.

¼ hour