Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

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BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
Why do some businesses make it, while others fail? Learn
now a large part of success is based on relationships,
personal and professional. Find out how “behind the scenes”
effots such as exceptional customer service, networking,
recognition, negotiating and volunteering can make your
business flourish. 3 credits
MANUFACTURING & MARKETING STRATEGIES
Learn effective management stategies for your manufacturing
venture. Students will complete hands-on training methods
to ensure success. 2 credits
BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT II
This course focuses on the feasability of preliminary ideas.
Entrepreneurial students will be trained to understand the
probability of risks, understand and manage crisis situations,
and implement business recovery and contiuity plans for the
independant venture. 2 credits
BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT III
Through the use of interactive projects, students will become
familiar with the critical components of a successful business
plan, including industry and market analysis, and plans for
marketing, organization, operations, and funding. 2 credits
BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT IV
This course will provide entrepreneurial students with
a vehicle for developing a viable business plan. Students
will complete groundwork for a realistic and ready-to-go
independant business plan. 3 credits
SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING
Funding is a critical issue for small businesses. This course
will provide an overview of captial options, basic financial
knowledge, and forecasting skills. An addition, students will
get hands-on experience with record reporting systems and
learn how to develop and maintain financial oversight of
their business. Through cash flow planning and operating
budget development, the entrepreneurial student will have a
financial road map for success. 3 credits
BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT V
Final course on the development of business plans, in which
students complete and present their independant business
plans. 3 credits
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Total Quality Management (TQM) is now a world-wide
method for continuous improvement. Students will learn
the four sequential categories of TQM, and how to best
implement these phases into their business venture. 1 credit
BUSINESS TEAM DEVELOPMENT
A strong business team and entrepreneurial leadership will
determine how far your vision goes. This course trains
students in effective decision-making and leadership skills,
the art of guiding and motivating employees, and how to
build a team-environment. 3 credits
WATER QUALITY
This course includes the study of basic water properties,
characteristics, and pollution as they relate to ponds, lakes,
rivers, and aquifer systems. Introduction to basic hydrology
and hydrogeology effecting water quality issues. 3 credits
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGY
Includes the study of basic concepts and practices involved
in environmental technology, as well as applying that
knowledge in critical thinking and problem solving.
2 credits
INSTRUMENTATION
This course includes the study of common laboratory
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instrumentation used by technicians in related fields.
Safety, use of microscopes, calculations, pH meters, scales,
nephelometers, pipeting, titration, and other wet chemistry
instrumentation, spectrophotometry, colorimeters, and an
introduction to basic field testing kits. 1 credit
SOIL SCIENCE
This course will investigate soil and water interactions, soil
classifications; pollutions issues related to soils, and measures
to prevent contamination both agricultural and industrial.
3 credits
CURRENT ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGY
An introduction to the processes and features that help shape
and define our environment. Discussion of contemporary
topics in ecology, hydrology, water/waste water management,
and environmental assessments. 1 credit
ENVIRONMENTAL
SAMPLING AND MONITORING
Introductory course concerning scientific sampling
techniques and the scientific documentation required.
3 credits
INTERNSHIP I
300 hours (seven weeks) of training at a wastewater treatment
facility, or in a water-quality monitoring laboratory, or in a
field-service setting. 5 credits
ECOLOGY
Discussion of ecology, land-use management, biodiversity
and wildlife conservation, as well as related economics,
policy, planning, and administration. 3 credits
GEOGRAPHY
This course will describe the spatial aspects of interactions
between humans and the natural world and will develop
an understanding of the dynamics of geology, meterology,
hydrology, biogeography, and geomorphology, as well
as the ways in which human societies conceptualize the
environment. 4 credits
PERMITS AND GRANT WRITING
An introductory course of basic permits and grant writing
currently used in government and industry related to
environmental issues and projects. 1 credit
STATISTICS
A study of descriptive and inferential statistics especially
related to research problems and quality control/assurance
in the laboratory. 1 credit
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Collection and preservation of environmental samples,
maintenance of detailed records and interpretation of results
derived from analysis. Also included: discussion of geologic
and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence movement
and chemical quality of ground water. 3 credits
WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGY
This course will discuss the development, design, and
operation of public water treatment systems and pollutioncontrol
facilities. 3 credits
INTERNSHIP II
360 house (nine weeks) of training in advanced testing
and control techniques at a treatment facility or waterquality
monitoring laboratory or in a field-service setting.
5 1/2 credits
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL COMPLIANCE
Introduction to the proper handling, transportation and
disposal of hazardous materials. 2 credits