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  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES G150: Hazardous Waste Management Applications

    3.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    (Formerly known as: Environmental Technology 150 & E S 150) This course provides an overview of hazardous waste regulation with emphasis on generator compliance, site investigation and remediation, permitting, enforcement, and liability. The lecture portion of the course explains the hazardous waste regulatory framework, introduces the student to the wide variety and types of environmental resources available, and develops research skills in the hazardous waste area. The laboratory portion of the course complements the lecture by providing 'hand-on' application of the regulations at the technician level. Proper methods of preparing a hazardous waste manifest, labeling of storage containers, sampling and analysis, preparing a Phase I Environmental Audit, and selecting consultants are among the many skills developed in the laboratory. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES G160: Solar Energy I--Thermal Technologies and Applications

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    (Same as: Engineering Technology G160) This course introduces the theoretical concepts and practical applications of solar thermal energy. Solar radiation, measurement, and data processing will be discussed. Components, systems and system performance including design, predicted energy savings, and economics will be examined. The focus will be on low-temperature applications for solar hot water and space heating. Career paths and opportunities within associated industries will be presented. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES G162: Solar Energy II--Photovoltaic Technologies and Applications

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    (Formerly known as: E S 162 & Engineering Technology 162) (Same as: Engineering Technology G162) This course provides a comprehensive introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems, including cell design and manufacturing technologies. A range of PV applications will be presented including grid connections, rural electrification, transportation designs, stand-alone systems, consumer products, and the supply of electrical power to satellites in space. Career paths and opportunities within associated industries will be presented. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES G170: Renewable Energy Sources and Applications

    3.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    (Formerly known as: E S 170) (Same as: Engineering Technology G170) This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principal types of renewable energy including solar, thermal, photovoltaic, bio, hydro, tidal, wave, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, and fuel cell. The underlying physical and technological principles of renewable energy resources, their environmental impact, current applications and future prospects will be examined. Career paths and opportunities within associated industries will be presented. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES G180-0.5-3: Units Ecotourism Destinations

    3.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    (Formerly known as: Environmental Technology 200 & E S 180AD) The course will introduce students to the concepts, principles, planning and management of ecotourism destination activities, which promote cultural and environmental awareness while providing beneficial economic opportunities to the local community. Destination activity guidelines will be presented including the practical skills, and techniques necessary for assisting communities in the development of an ecotourist itinerary, educational program and marketing plan. This course may be taken 4 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Field activities will be a major component of the program. This course can be repeated for a maximum of four destinations. This course will be offered as a variable unit value according to the complexity of the focused destination(s). Transferable to CSU.
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  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES G190-1.5-3.5: Units Environmental Studies Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    (Formerly known as: E S 190AD) Designed to provide environmental studies learners with a practicum cooperatively planned by a private, public or non-profit agency and the environmental studies faculty. Focus is on providing students with an opportunity to apply environmental studies theory in a realistic work setting. The course includes classroom/online discussion of issues directly related to the practicum. This course may be taken 4 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Student's practicum can take place locally, nationally or internationally. This course can be repeated and taken for a maximum of 12 units. One and one half hours lecture, ten-thirty hours non-lecture per week. Transferable to CSU.
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  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES G200: Hazardous Materials Management Applications

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    (Formerly known as: E S 200) A study of the requirements and applications of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to hazardous materials. The course will emphasize compliance with Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III Community Right-To-Know, Underground Tank, Asbestos, Proposition 65, and Air Toxics Regulations. The lecture portion of the course will provide the student with and understanding of the legal framework of hazardous materials laws; the laboratory portion will focus on applications of these laws, such as: proper labeling, shipping, and handling of hazardous materials; obtaining and interpreting Material Safety Data Sheet (MSD's); permitting and monitoring functions, as well as planning and reporting functions. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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  • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES G230: Safety and Emergency Response

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    (Formerly known as: Environmental Technology 230 & ES 230) This course is designed to provide students with hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures in industrial and field settings. Topics include: hazard analysis, contingency planning, housekeeping and safety practices including proper use and selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), site control and evaluation, handling drums and containers, field sampling and monitoring, proper use of instruments, incident response planning, emergency response including field exercises in the use of Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and an understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS). Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. This course satisfies the requirements for generalized employee training under Occupational Safety & Health Administration -OSHA (1910.120). Transferable to CSU.
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  • ENVS G100: Intro Environmental Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    Designed to give the student a general overview of the environmental hazardous materials field.
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  • ENVS G141: Recycling Resource Mgmt

    3.00 Credits
    Golden West College

    This course introduces general terminology, principles, history, legislation and regulations regarding recycling, resource management and zero waste. The course covers the original 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), plus recovery, remanufacture and repurchase.
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