Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology

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EHMT 100 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 4 Units Emphasizes discussions of human impacts on the natural environment, environmental science and technology, and important environmental regulations. Presents the history of environmental pollution and focuses on legislation, environmental effects, waste treatment techniques , and pollution prevention measures. Includes an introduction to the scientific method using water quality analyses. [D; CSU]
EHMT 100 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80023 EHMT 100 360 05:45PM-09:50PM M 4311 Yahya,Ban 18 25*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
EHMT 150 WASTE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS 4 Units [Recommended Preparation: EHMT 100 and CHEM 100, or equivalent.] Overview of hazardous waste, air pollution, wastewater regulations for industrial facilities, and abandoned waste sites. Emphasis on generator compliance, site investigation and remediation, permitting, and waste identification. The laboratory provides hands-on application of a hazardous waste manifest, preparation, storage container management, sampling, and waste compatibility determination. [D; CSU]
EHMT 150 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
82311 EHMT 150 360 06:00PM-07:15PM TTH 4414 Porter,Harvey 18 25*
    07:30PM-08:45PM TTH 4414      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
EHMT 230 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE 4 Units [Recommended Preparation: EHMT 130 or equivalent.] Topics include hazard analysis, contingency planning, use and selection of PPE, site-control and evaluation, handling drums and containers, field sampling and monitoring, proper use of instruments, incident response planning, and field exercises in the use of APR and SCBA. This satisfies the requirements for generalized employee training under OSHA (1910.120). [D; CSU]
EHMT 230 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80026 EHMT 230 360 06:00PM-07:15PM MW 4418 Bejar,Carlos 18 20*
    07:30PM-08:45PM MW 4418      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
EHMT 260 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: EHMT 100 and 130, or equivalent.] Covers the laws and regulations pertaining to industrial occupational safety, the history of occupational safety leading to current legislation, and the development of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Students will gain a working knowledge of Worker's Compensation and benefits laws, coupled with personal factors in safety, product safety and liability, and monitoring hazards in the workplace. [D; CSU]
EHMT 260 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
82313 EHMT 260 360 06:00PM-08:50PM W 4422 Porter,Harvey 18 20*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
EHMT 290 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I 2 Units Grade only. [Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology major. Student must complete no fewer than seven units, including work experience, during each semester in order to receive credit.] Application of the principles and skills learned in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology program to on-the-job assignments. Students are required to attend a weekly one-hour coordinating class. The instructor and the work experience provider will evaluate on-the-job performance. [D; CSU]
EHMT 290 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80027 EHMT 290 360 05:00PM-05:50PM T 4414 Staff 18 30*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
EHMT 291 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: EHMT 290 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology major. Student must complete no fewer than seven units, including work experience, during each semester in order to receive credit.] Application of the principles and skills learned in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology program to on-the-job assignments. Students are required to attend a weekly one-hour coordinating class. The instructor and the work experience provider will evaluate on-the-job performance. [D; CSU]
EHMT 291 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80028 EHMT 291 360 05:00PM-05:50PM T 4414 Staff 18 30*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
EHMT 292 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE III 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: EHMT 291 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology major. Student must complete no fewer than seven units, including work experience, during each semester in order to receive credit.] Application of the principles and skills learned in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology program to on-the-job assignments. Students are required to attend a weekly one-hour coordinating class. The instructor and the work experience provider will evaluate on-the-job performance. [D; CSU]
EHMT 292 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80029 EHMT 292 360 05:00PM-05:50PM T 4414 Staff 18 30*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
EHMT 293 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IV 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: EHMT 292 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology major. Student must complete no fewer than seven units, including work experience, during each semester in order to receive credit.] Application of the principles and skills learned in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology program to on-the-job assignments. Students are required to attend a weekly one-hour coordinating class. The instructor and the work experience provider will evaluate on-the-job performance. [D; CSU]
EHMT 293 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80030 EHMT 293 360 05:00PM-05:50PM T 4414 Staff 18 30*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
Total Courses: 8 Total Sections: 8
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