ENVR 1302 ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3-3-0). A detailed examination of environmental science and current global concerns, including scientific, economic, social and political aspects of environmental problems. A field trip may be required. Insurance: $3.10Skills: E Prerequisites: ENVR 1301. (PSC 1643) Course Type: T
EPCT 1205 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS OVERVIEW (2-2-0). An introduction to the history of the environmental movement, including basic requirements for compliance with the environmental regulations. Discussion of local, state, and national regulations, ordinances, laws and court decisions relating to environmental hazards, pollution, conservation, and environmental preservation. Description of the process of permit application, compliance, and enforcement of environmental regulations. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
EPCT 1344 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD METHODS (3-2-3). Sampling protocol, procedures, quality control, preservation and field study of surface and ground water. The emphasis is on analysis commonly performed by the field technician, especially on natural waters. Laboratory exercises will involve monitoring and sampling water wells and nearby lakes and creeks. Field trips will be required. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.10Skills: G Prerequisites: CHEM 1405 or permission of instructor. Course Type: W
EPCT 2403 FIELD METHODS WITH NATURAL WATERS (4-3-3).
In-depth study of operations and maintenance procedures for surface- and ground-water collection and control. Included are procedures for the monitoring of water flow, turbidity, and temperature, as well as the calculation of capacities and flow rates. Exercises will involve field measurement of flow conditions in nearby creeks and lakes, calculation of well capacities and stream discharge, interpretation of state well reports, source water assessments, field recognition of recharge and discharge features, and visits to a dam and water treatment plan. Field trips will be required.
Fee: $20
Insurance: $3.10Skills: G
Prerequisites: GEOL 1105 or permission of instructor.
Course Type: W
EPCT 2415 CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL WATERS (4-3-3). Basic techniques for sampling and chemical and microbiological analysis of water. Laboratory exercises will involve analysis of ground and surface water, interpretation of water and microbial analyses from government agencies and commercial laboratories, and visits to such facilities. Field trips will be required. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.10Skills: G Prerequisites: Previous or co-enrollment in CHEM 1411 or permission of instructor. Course Type: W
EPCT 2488 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY -- INTERNSHIP (4-1-20). A capstone experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a government agency, business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college that directly relate to specific occupational outcomes. This may be paid or unpaid experience and may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3.10Skills: G Prerequisites: As assigned by college. ( ) Course Type: W