Math
Course Pack: Foundational Math
Apples to Apples
Course Code: WWW-MAT-003
Old Course Code: 1001.3
Water/Wastewater/Dual: Dual
Course Pack: Foundational Math
Course Time (mins): 30
State Approval ID:N/A
Course Description
Continuing the process of optimizing the use of mathematical formulas, this course furthers the discussion to enable the course attendee to ensure that terms are equal and units are compatible within calculations.
Learning Objectives
- Ensure inputs share compatible units before calculation
- Normalize flow, volume, and mass terms across US/metric units
- Use conversion factors to reconcile mixed data sources
- Validate final answers against expected unit outcomes
Agenda
- Why unit consistency matters: case examples
- Bridging US customary and SI units
- Creating a personal conversion cheat sheet
- Mixed‑unit practice problems (flow, volume, mass)
- Unit sanity checks and peer review
Target audience
Water and wastewater operators, OITs, and technicians needing math refresh
Level
I, II
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
John Hricko