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3.00 Credits
Introduces the interconnected topics that make up environmental science. By exploring Earth's systems, environmental questions are investigated such as how to sustainably use natural resources and the influence of population growth on ecosystems. The course takes a holistic approach to reinforce scientific principles. Key topics covered include ecosystem functions, energy, biodiversity, resource management, landscape alteration and climate change. Recommended: F100-level biology, chemistry or geology class. Offered Spring
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1.00 Credits
Introduces students to standard water quality methods used and applies them to rural Alaska. Students will become familiar with EPA water quality standards and programs that help preserve water quality in rural communities. Key topics covered include: stream ecology, wastewater management, storm water runoff and data analysis. Offered Spring
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1.00 Credits
Course builds upon methods learned in ENVI F110 with emphasis placed upon data quality objectives, electronic storage of data, and information analysis and reporting. Methods and equipment used for surface water monitoring will be introduced. Students start the process of developing an EPA approved Quality Assurance Project Plan for surface water quality monitoring. Prerequisites: ENVI F110. Offered As Demand Warrants
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ENVI F110 UF C-
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1.00 Credits
Students participating in this class will review proper use of surface water quality testing equipment and calibration and operation methods learned in ENVI F110 and ENVI F111. Emphasis in this class will be placed on conducting data quality assurance measures that meet data quality objectives, writing and following a data Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), and data analysis and reporting. Students will continue to develop their own U.S. EPA approved QAPP for surface water quality monitoring. Prerequisites: ENVI F111. Offered As Demand Warrants
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ENVI F111 UF C-
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1.00 Credits
An overview of solid and hazardous waste management focusing on rural Alaskan communities. Topics covered include: workplace safety, worker roles, recycling facility operation, solid waste composting, hazardous material and waste inventorying, toxicology principles, risk assessment, hazardous site community open dumpsite assessment and the implications of the National Environmental Policy Act. Offered as Demand Warrants
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1.00 Credits
Covers best practices in managing rural landfills in compliance with State of Alaska regulations and guidelines with an emphasis on operator and public safety. This course is designed to train operators for rural Alaska Class II and Class III landfills and passing grade results in formal recognition by the Solid Waste Association of North America-Alaska (SWANA-Alaska). Offered as Demand Warrants
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1.00 Credits
Overview of the responses to petroleum and other spills that threaten community health with emphasis placed upon the issues, techniques and the basic elements of spill response in Alaskan communities. Topics include: storage tanks above and underground, spill contamination site treatment, state and federal governmental regulations related to spills, spill reporting/incident action plans, and practical procedures in spill response. Offered as Demand Warrants
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1.00 Credits
Basics of space heating and electricity use and production for Alaskan homes. Main topics include fundamentals of physics related to home energy, lighting and appliances, energy bills, building science, retrofits, home renewable energy systems. Course emphasizes how to decrease fossil fuel consumption of homes. Offered Fall
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1.00 Credits
Basics of indoor air quality and its relationship to ventilation and energy use in buildings. Main topics include types of indoor air pollutants; basic science related to moisture, condensation, and mold; and heat recovery ventilation. Course emphasizes practical ways of how homeowners can maintain healthy indoor air while keeping their energy bill low. Offered Spring
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1.00 Credits
In this course, students gain basic practical knowledge related to the process of designing energy efficient buildings, as applied to both new construction and retrofits. Main topics covered include basic building science, principles and techniques of energy efficient construction, and building energy simulations. Offered Spring
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