EPCT 1344 ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS (3-2-3). Sampling protocol, procedures, quality control, preservation technology, and field analysis 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: $2 Prerequisites: CHEM 1412. ( )
EPCT 2403 SURFACE AND GROUND WATER COLLECTION (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: $2 Prerequisites: GEOL 1105. ( )
EPCT 2415 WATER CHEMISTRY (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: $2 Prerequisites: CHEM 1412. ( )
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: $2 Prerequisites: As assigned by college. ( )
PSC 1603 SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT (3-3-0). A course that relates scientific knowledge to environmental problems and explores scientific, economic, and political approaches to solutions. Topics may include pollution, consumer practice, population, and resources. A field trip may be required. Skills: R
PSC 1613 SCIENCE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH (3-3-0). This course is designed for the general interest student and requires a minimum of previous science preparation. The course considers the philosophy and methods of science in a humanistic and interdisciplinary perspective through a carefully selected set of topics in physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, meteorology, and life science.
PSC 1633 ENERGY RESOURCES (3-3-0). A general survey of the manner in which mankind's energy needs are and will be met by electro-chemical sources, nuclear energy, solar energy, and wind-tide-geothermal action, and other resources. Skills: B Prerequisites: MATD 0370 or equivalent.
PSC 1643 SCIENCE AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3-3-0). Interrelationships between science and problems of society or the individual. Stresses influence of technology and philosophy on society. Recommended for non-science majors. A field trip may be required. Skills: R