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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER/TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (EVT)
CIP CODE: 15.0507
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support
of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor
environmental pollution control systems. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, testing
and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection
procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
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DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
EVT
105
THEORY
3
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
0
Added
3
3/12/01
This course provides an overview of the field of occupational safety and health technology. Topics
include an overview of OSHA regulations, origins of occupational safety and health standards, safety and
health process design, safety and health technology and managing safety processes. Upon completion
the student should be able to demonstrate occupational safety and health knowledge.
DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
EVT
107
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY ASSESSMENTS AND
REPORTING
THEORY
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
0
Added
3
3/12/01
This course focuses on procedures in conducting environmental audits, legal issues, typical auditing
problems, audit protocol, managing and critiquing an audit program, and dealing with small businesses
during audit program. Emphasis is on problem areas in the workplace setting where potential violations of
federal, state, and local laws could cause severe damage to an industry or company. Upon course
completion, students should be able to conduct environmental site assessments.
DPT
CODE
EVT
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
110
INTRODUCTION TO
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
3
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
0
Added
3
3/12/01
This course provides an overview of current federal laws and regulations that relate to the environment.
Topics include laws and regulations relating to air, land, and water, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean
Water Act, RCRA, Toxic Substance Control Act, the Federal Pesticide Acts, OSHA, CERCLA, and
SARA. Information on Alabama specific law regulation by the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management (ADEM) and obtaining permits is also presented. Upon completion the student should be
able to explain methods and strategies to ensure regulatory compliance.
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DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
EVT
201
ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP I
THEORY
0
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
CREDIT HOURS
Internship
COURSE
3
Added
3
3/12/01
This course will provide work experience designed to familiarize students with the application of
environmental technology principles. Efforts will be made to place students in an area which supports
their career goals. Upon course completion, students should have gained experience as an
environmental technician.
DPT
CODE
EVT
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
210
ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND
ANALYSIS
THEORY
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
1
Added
4
3/12/01
This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practical methodology of the analysis of
significant inorganic substances in different environmental sample matrices. Topics include sample
acquisition, preservation, preparation, analysis and documentation according to approved EPA methods
and guidelines. Quality assurance and quality control requirements will be stressed. Field and laboratory
exercises will be completed to determine the composition for several selected inorganic substances.
Upon completion students should be able to perform environmental sampling and analysis.
DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
EVT
220
TOXICOLOGY
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
2
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
1
Added
3
3/12/01
This course is designed to familiarize students with acute and chronic health effects due to exposure with
hazardous materials. Topics covered in this course include review of human physiology and recognition
of physiological effects of toxic agents, concepts of TLV and LD, use of medical technology, modes of
contact and entry of toxic agents, dose, time, and concentration effects, recognition of toxic agents,
occupational diseases, and epidemiology. Upon completion students will understand the effects of
exposure to hazardous materials on the human body.
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DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS
AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
EVT
250
THEORY
3
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
1
Added
4
3/12/01
This course is an overview of emergency planning techniques for hazardous materials spills. Topics
include the coordination and implementation of emergency response procedures, and first aid and CPR.
Upon completion students will be able to design and/or evaluate emergency response plans.
DPT
CODE
EVT
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
260
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL
HYGIENE
THEORY
2
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
1
Added
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
3
3/12/01
This course focuses on laboratory and plant hazards. Topics include sampling techniques, hazard
evaluation, control of airborne contaminants, ventilation, filter preparation and sampling, air quality,
respiratory diseases, and the use of appropriate laboratory and safety equipment. Upon completion
students will have a thorough knowledge of all areas of industrial safety.
DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
EVT
280
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MANAGEMENT
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
2
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
1
Added
3
3/12/01
This course focuses on methods of hazardous waste minimization, recovery, destruction, and disposal.
Topics include conservation, recycling, and safe disposal techniques for any hazardous material. Upon
completion students should be able to explain MSDS sheets and explain processes to minimize waste
creation.
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