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3.00 Credits
In planning for and responding to emergencies, varied resources will be required. This course identifies what these various resources are and how to use them most efficiently in a response action. The course includes study of governmental, non-governmental, and volunteer resources and their potential roles. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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4.00 Credits
An introductory, workskills course on principles, concepts, applications, and installation of renewable and alternative energy technologies. Distinguishes between technologies appropriate to industrial /commercial settings versus those intended for residential structures. Covers renewable energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) as well as alternative technologies used for building operations (microturbines, fuel cells, combined heat and power). Designed to prepare tradesman for the installation of various technologies. Up to five off-campus field trips to alternative energy installations will be scheduled as part of this course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons, and the threat of their use in terrorism events. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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10.00 Credits
- A course that focuses on the skills needed by workers who respond in the recovery phase of major disasters. This course includes the requirements for obtaining the OSHA Construction Worker 10-hour card, which is required for Disaster Site Worker certification. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Environmental Technology 100 and Environmental Technology 181 or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
- This course is designed to meet the requirements of OSHA for workers who will respond to a hazardous chemical release. The course consists of the five levels of training required under 29CFR1910.120(q). Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test or English 100 with a C or better or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to health and safety principles and skills needed to conduct field operations dealing with hazardous substances and meets initial training requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for workers engaged in hazardous waste operations. Course includes fundamentals of hazard recognition, toxicology, selection, use, and limitations of personal protective equipment, and safety procedures for conducting waste site use, and limitations of personal protective equipment. It consists of lectures and demonstrations, problem-solving exercises, discussions, and field exercises. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the techniques for monitoring and sampling of soil, water, and air. Emphasis is on site investigation procedures for contamination by hazardous materials; the use of specialized sampling equipment, its maintenance and repair, and record keeping for chain-of-custody and other documentation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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4.00 Credits
Course is comprised of seven energy efficiency topics in building operations and maintenance. Building Operators Certification is a professional development program in the energy and resource efficient operation of buildings to qualify operations and maintenance staff for certification. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the United States legal system, and to the doctrines and statutes which regulate the production, treatment, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Environmental Technology 121. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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