ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 121 - Introduction to Hazardous Materials Management

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

This course is an overview of the environmental impacts resulting from hazardous materials such as asbestos, and their mismanagement. Emphasis is placed on understanding the sources responsible for soil, water, land, and air pollution and the environmental laws governing our natural resources, including asbestos. Emphasis is placed on storage and treatment practices, monitoring, and handling techniques, damaging effects on humans, ecology and environment, as well as governmental regulations concerning soil, water, and air. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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