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
73033 EHMT 100 360 05:45PM-09:50PM M 4310 Vicario,Marie 18 16*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
EHMT 110 WASTE STREAM GENERATION AND REDUCTION AND TREATMENT 3 Units Industrial processes and generation of waste streams. Study various waste streams (air, water, and solids) examining the changes that occur through the industrial processes and understanding the material balance concept. Includes discussion of applicable technology. Stresses the fundamentals of waste minimization and treatment concepts. Field trips will show waste treatment technologies in action. [D; CSU]
EHMT 110 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74954 EHMT 110 360 06:00PM-08:50PM T 4414 Porter,Harvey 18 10*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
EHMT 201 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 4 Units [Recommended Preparation: EHMT 100 or equivalent.] Anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards in the workplace. Introduction to development of industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety as a professional discipline. Provide student with an understanding of basic physiological processes and the effects caused by occupational exposure to hazards. Students will survey various occupational health and safety programs and government regulations. Familiarize students with industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling techniques for airborne contaminants, noise, heat, radiation, and illumination. [D; CSU]
EHMT 201 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74955 EHMT 201 360 06:00PM-07:15PM TTH 4422 Vicario,Marie 18 11*
    07:30PM-08:45PM TTH 4422      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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
73035 EHMT 230 360 06:00PM-07:15PM MW 4414 Bejar,Carlos 18 6*
    07:30PM-08:45PM MW 4414      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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
73037 EHMT 290 360 05:00PM-05:50PM T 4414 Vicario,Marie 18 23*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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
73038 EHMT 291 360 05:00PM-05:50PM T 4414 Vicario,Marie 18 27*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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
73039 EHMT 292 360 05:00PM-05:50PM T 4414 Vicario,Marie 18 29*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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
73040 EHMT 293 360 05:00PM-05:50PM T 4414 Vicario,Marie 18 30*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 8 Total Sections: 8
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