Environmental Science, Safety and Health (ENVR)

ENVR 101 Introduction to Environmental Science, Safety and Health (A, W, SP)

4 credits
This course offers an introduction to the environmental technology field, including an overview of environmental laws and regulations, toxicology, ecology, air pollution, water pollution, water treatment, hazardous materials, solid and hazardous waste, waste site investigation and remediation, and occupational safety and health.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 0 hours

ENVR 110 Industrial/Municipal Pollution Control (W)

3 credits
ENVR 110 is an overview of the management, treatment and disposal practices utilized for pollution control. This course covers the nature of pollution and provides an introduction to air pollution control devices, wastewater treatment techniques, solid and hazardous waste management, treatment and disposal, recycling and pollution prevention.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $18.00

ENVR 111 Hazardous Materials Management (SP)

3 credits
This class presents an overview of the management practices for hazardous materials and hazardous waste, including principles of science and technology, occupational health and safety concerns and regulatory compliance. An emphasis will be placed on DOT, OSHA and RCRA requirements.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $20.00

ENVR 120 Environmental Aspects of Soils (A, SP, SU)

5 credits
This course offers a multi-disciplinary overview of soil science. Topics include soil formation and development, classification systems, soil mechanics, soil chemistry and contamination, soil hydrology, agricultural aspects of soil, soil erosion, soil microbiology and soil sampling techniques. Soil characteristics will be explored by means of laboratory examination and elementary testing techniques.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

ENVR 130 Environmental Laws and Regulations (W)

5 credits
ENVR 130 presents a study of American political institutions and a brief history of the American environmental movements and the resulting environmental regulations, as well as a study of local, state, and federal codes and regulations as they apply to the handling, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. Emphasis on NEPA, the Clean Water and Air Acts, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund).
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

ENVR 158 Environmental Site Assessment (A, SP)

3 credits
This course explores environmental site assessments, including Phase I ESAs for real estate transactions. Environmental regulations and standard practices will be applied in the analysis of a site-specific project. Additional property assessment issues addressed in this class include Environmental Impact Statements, wetlands, asbestos, lead, mold and radon. Students enrolled in the distance version of this course will be required to come to campus for an orientation meeting, completion of hands-on laboratory exercises, and for the exams.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $12.00

ENVR 160 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health (W, SP)

1 credits
This course covers the approved Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) curriculum for the 10-hour Outreach Training Program for Construction Industry Safety and Health. Topics include introduction to OSHA, electrical safety, fall protection, personal protective and lifesaving equipment, materials handling, storage, use and disposal, equipment safety, excavation, stairways and ladder safety and other applicable OSHA standards. Course completion cards will be issued to individuals successfully completing the class.
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab fee: $10.00

ENVR 167 OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health (On Demand)

1 credit
This course covers the approved OSHA curriculum for the 10-hour Outreach Training Program for General Industry Safety and Health. Topics include introduction to OSHA, walking and working surfaces, exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, fire protection, fall protection, electrical safety, and other applicable safety topics as recommended by OSHA. Course completion cards will be issued to individuals successfully completing the class. Not open to students with credit for ENVR 170.
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab fee: $10.00

ENVR 170 General Industry Safety and Health (A)

4 credits
This course covers the approved Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) curriculum for the 30-hour Outreach Training Program. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, hazardous materials, walking and working surfaces, fire protection, personal protective equipment, confined space, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, welding and brazing safety, electrical safety, industrial hygiene and other applicable OSHA standards. Course completion cards will be issued to individuals successfully completing the class.
Lecture: 4 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

ENVR 220 Environmental Chemistry (On Demand)

5 credits
Effective solutions to environmental problems require an understanding of the chemical processes that occur in the environment. This course provides a basic knowledge of environmental chemistry including water, soil and atmospheric chemistry. The chemistry of the transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, hazardous material chemistry and toxicology are covered. Related laboratory exercises will be performed including utilizing analytical techniques, instrumentation and quality assurance.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 111
Lab fee: $18.00

ENVR 222 Water Treatment Techniques (SU)

3 credits
This course is designed to permit the student to attempt the State of Ohio Class One Water Operator’s exam. The course will emphasize water quality methods of water treatment and laboratory processes. Practical experience will be emphasized.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: High school chemistry or CHEM 100, MATH 104 or equivalent, or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $20.00

ENVR 223 Wastewater Treatment Techniques (W)

3 credits
This course is designed to provide the training to permit the student to attempt the State of Ohio Class One Wastewater Operator exam. The course will emphasize types of treatment, equipment, hygiene and public health aspects, sewer systems, and laboratory processes. Practical experiences will be emphasized.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHEM 100, MATH 102 or by permission of instructor
Lab fee: $20.00

ENVR 224 Environmental Hydrology (SP)

3 credits
Course studies the occurrence, movement, and behavior of water in the hydrologic cycle. Also presents an introduction to the concepts of controlling the movement of surface water and ground water, and the ways in which these resources can be exploited and/or contaminated.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: MATH 102
Lab fee: $15.00

ENVR 240 Environmental Analytical Methods

2 credits
This course provides an overview of the qualitative and quantitative analysis of environmental, waste and building material samples. An overview of laboratory methods will be provided. The emphasis will be on the application of certain analytical methods commonly used in the environmental industry.
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 100 or CHEM 111
Lab fee: $20.00

ENVR 250 Environmental Sampling (A)

5 credits
ENVR 250 covers the techniques and methods used in sampling of environmental media, especially for field investigations. Emphasized is the sampling of air, surface water, ground water, soil and hazardous materials. Topics include the regulatory framework, project coordination, drilling techniques, monitoring well installation, field instrument calibration, decontamination, and supplemental investigative techniques.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $20.00

ENVR 252 Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations (40-Hour OSHA Training) (W, SP, SU,–DL)

3 credits
Satisfies 29 CFR Part 1910.120(e) under OSHA. A health and safety training course for individuals who may be involved in the investigation, remediation and operation of hazardous waste sites. Topics include hazardous materials chemistry, toxicology, air monitoring instrumentation, air purifying respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air respirator systems, protective clothing, decontamination, simulated hazardous materials response incidents, and appropriate problem sets. Students enrolled in the distance version of this course will be required to come to campus for an orientation meeting, completion of hands-on laboratory exercises, and for the final exam.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $100.00

ENVR 253 Environmental Systems Analysis (SP)

3 credits
This course introduces engineered environmental systems and practical applications of their operation and maintenance. Topics include flow diagrams, schematics, plumbing and piping, pumps, blowers, electrical systems, instrumentation, flow measurements, process control, troubleshooting and safety for engineered systems.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ENVR 110
Lab fee: $18.00

ENVR 254 Subsurface Restoration Techniques (SP)

5 credits
This course will address subsurface remediation techniques and treatment technologies used at hazardous waste sites. Course topics include the regulatory framework for subsurface restoration, clean-up goals, basic contaminant chemistry and transport, supplemental subsurface investigative techniques, soil and groundwater remediation techniques, and water and air treatment technologies.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENVR 250
Lab fee: $20.00

ENVR 255 Air Pollution and Monitoring (W)

3 credits
This course covers the fundamentals of air pollution, such as sources, important atmospheric aspects and the effects of air pollutants. It also focuses on EPA methods for stack and ambient sampling of various air contaminants. Other topics include continuous emission monitoring, air pollution control options, and applicable permitting and reporting requirements.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 111
Lab fee: $23.00

ENVR 256 Hazardous Materials Refresher Training (W, SU,–DL)

1 credit
This course provides refresher training for site workers and emergency operators who have completed the 24 or 40-hour courses and complies with the 29 CFR 1910.120 refresher training requirements. Emphasis is placed on practical exercises and review of relevant changes in OSHA requirements. Successful completion of the course is based on classroom participation and completion of a written assignment. Students enrolled in the distance version of this course will be required to come to campus to complete the final quiz. This is a repeatable course.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $50.00

ENVR 265 OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health (W, SP)

4 credits
This course covers the approved Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) curriculum for the 30-hour Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry Safety and Health. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, safety and fall protection, health hazards, material handling, equipment safety, concrete and masonry construction, welding and cutting, excavation, stairways and ladder safety and other applicable OSHA standards. Course completion cards will be issued to individuals successfully completing the class.
Lecture: 4 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

ENVR 275 Industrial Hygiene (SP)

4 credits
This course is an overview of the science of industrial hygiene and describes the process of investigating and examining workplace hazards and how those hazards are abated. The laboratory will emphasize the use of instrumentation ad important calculations. Topics include introduction to industrial hygiene, principles of toxicology, occupational safety and health standards, occupational skin and noise disorders, indoor air quality, ergonomics, engineering and administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

ENVR 282 Sustainable Building Strategies (SP)

3 credits
This course is an introduction to the field of environmentally-friendly construction. Sustainable architecture and building site principles will be presented, including strategies for energy-efficient heating and cooling, “green” building materials and methods, alternative energy sources, water efficiency and waste management. Topics include the need for sustainability, energy efficient design, construction and controls, site selection, passive solar heating and cooling, “green” building materials and methods, alternative energy sources and water efficiency and waste management.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

ENVR 283 Ecological Residential Construction (On Demand)

3 credits
This course addresses the important aspects of building green homes. The topics include environmentally friendly design, the use of alternative materials, and the utilization of sustainable systems.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

ENVR 291 Field Experience (SU)

3 credits
ENVR 291 offers an off-campus work experience in the environmental services industry that augments formal education received in the technology with actual work conditions and job experience. “N” credit will not be allowed for this course.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 36 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

ENVR 299 Special Topics on Environmental Science, Safety and Health (On Demand)

1-5 credits
ENVR 299 explores special topics from the environmental industry designed to meet specific needs.
Lecture and/or Lab Hours: Vary