ESH – Environmental Safety & Health Courses|
School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety
ESH 1009 – Environmental Technology I 3
Previously EPT 111L (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, ESH 1009 – Environmental Technology I 3 Previously EPT 111L (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Introduces environmental protection methods and their ecological basis. Covers all major areas of environmental concern including air, water, soils and food sanitation. (30 theory + 37.5 lab hours per term)
ESH 1010 Environmental Regulation & Compliance 3
Previously EPT 211L (Prerequisites: ENG 0950 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 85 or equivalent, MATH 0930 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 72 or equivalent, RDG 0950 or Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or equivalent, or division approval) Introduces the major federal and state environmental laws and regulations concerning air, water, soil, hazardous chemical and nuclear waste, site cleanup standards, accepted environmental practice and environmental ethics.
ESH 1095 – Cooperative Education 3
Previously EPT 299 (Prerequisite: division approval) Employs the student at an approved program-related work site and applies learned theory based on goals and objectives.
ESH 1096 – Special Topics 1-6
(all courses ending in 96 are topics courses) Previously EPT 296 (Prerequisite: division approval) Covers an in-depth study of problems and advanced techniques.
ESH 1570 – Water Quality Protection 3
Previously EPT 173 (Prerequisites: EPT 111L, CHEM 111/112L, math elective and computer elective, or division approval) Presents water supply system operations, distribution systems and basic hydraulics and become familiar with water quality protection and treatment techniques including backflow prevention and cross connection control. (15 theory + 75 lab hours per term)
ESH 1571 – Environmental Instrumentation and Analysis 3
Previously EPT 215 (Prerequisites: EPT 1009 and math elective or division approval) Explores contemporary instrumentation and techniques in this hands-on introduction to the care and use of laboratory and field-portable instruments. Covers maintenance, calibration and operation of instruments and meters, along with EPA protocols. (15 theory + 75 lab hours per term)
ESH 1809 Workplace Adult First Aid and CPR 1
Offers American Red Cross Workplace Training standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Also includes material sufficient to satisfy Red Cross contact hour training.
ESH 1811 Waste Site Refresher/DOT Chemical Release 1
(Prerequisite: division approval department approval) The course provides annual OSHA refresher training to hazardous waste workers and supervisors covered under 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) Recognition and control of hazards at a site are reviewed and competencies demonstrated with all personal protective equipment.
ESH 2002 – Food Resources and the Environment 3
Previously EPT 176 Presents the impact of food resource choices on the quality of the environment and human health. Explores economic, ecological and social aspects of food resource production and consumption.
ESH 2006 Occupational Safety for Construction I 1
Previously EPT 120A Introduces students to OSHA policies, procedures and standards, construction safety and health principles. The scope and application of the OSHA Construction Safety Standard will be addressed with emphasis on high hazard areas. Students successfully completing the course will receive a Division of Labor card acknowledging completion of the 10-hour awareness course for 29 CFR 1926.
ESH 2008 – Basic Site Remediation Technology 3
Previously EPT 174 Emphasizes major remedial technologies for site cleanup under federal, state and local regulations. Presents physical, biological, chemical and thermal treatments in common use.
ESH 2009 Occupational Safety for Construction II 2
Previously EPT 120B Introduces students to OSHA policies, procedures and standards, construction safety and health principles. The scope and application of the OSHA Construction Safety Standard will be addressed with emphasis on high hazard areas. Students successfully completing the course will receive a Division of Labor card acknowledging completion of the 30-hour awareness course for 29 CFR 1926.
ESH 2011 Watershed Protection 3
Previously EPT 123 (Prerequisites: EPT 1009, EPT 2410, or division approval) Introduces the management and protection of surface water resources with emphasis on the American Southwest. Topics include lake, riparian and wetland systems, monitoring water quality conditions, pollution sources, regulations and requirements, risk assessment in water quality standards, discharge types, stormwater control, balancing water quantity and beneficial uses.
ESH 2016 – Occupational Safety I 1
Previously EPT 214A Introduces inspections, personal protective equipment, fire protection, hazardous materials, walking/ working surfaces, electrical standards and bloodborne pathogens. An OSHA General Industry Outreach Program 10-hour certificate is awarded on successful completion. Distance Learning option available (see page 45).
ESH 2017 – Occupational Safety II 1
Previously EPT 214B Covers lock-out/tag-out, material handling, hazardous communication (MSDS & labeling), machine guarding, welding/cutting/brazing, confined spaces, hearing conservation and general environmental controls. Distance Learning option available (see page 45).
ESH 2018 – Occupational Safety III 1
Previously EPT 214C Introduces hazardous substances, respiratory standards, hazard analysis, record keeping and workers\ compensation. An OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Outreach Program 30-hour certificate will be awarded on successful completion of EPT 2016, 2017 and 2018. Distance Learning option available (see page 45).
ESH 2098—Internship 3
(Prerequisite: division approval) Provide an opportunity for the students to work for one term in an appropriate environmental safety and health field. Position is not paid.
ESH 2097 – Special Problems Variable
Previously EPT 297 (Prerequisite: division approval) Focuses on a specific problem and studied while working with an instructor.
ESH 2407 Air Quality Protection 3
Previously ESH 124 (Prerequisites: EPT 1009, EPT 2410, MATH 1210, or division approval) Introduces students to the management and protection of the air quality. Topics include basic meteorology, pollution sources and human health impacts, regulations, permitting, air quality standards, ambient and emission monitoring techniques, pollution control methods, air dispersion models, calculation methods for estimating stack emissions, criteria and hazardous pollutants.
ESH 2409 Water/Wastewater Math 3
Previously EPT 125 Presents methods to analyze and solve mathematical problems associated with water and waste water system operations, focusing on certification exam requirements
ESH 2410 – Environmental Sampling and Analysis 3
Previously EPT 132 Introduces students to the fundamentals of environmental chemistry, this course focuses on chemical and instrumental analysis, sampling and preservation techniques in water, wastewater, soil, air and food testing. (15 theory + 75 lab hours per term)
ESH 2408 – Introduction to Safety Management 3
Previously EPT 171 Presents behavioral and management techniques for safety in today’s demanding workplace. Topics include planning, budgeting, communications, motivation and people skills. Distance Learning option available (see page 45).
ESH 2414 Radiation Protection I 4
Previously EPT 121 (Pre-requisite: MATH 0930 or division approval) Presents foundation topics including basic engineering calculations, nuclear terminology, basic nuclear physical properties and processes, massenergy conversions, sources of ionizing radiation and radioactive decay and radioactivity calculations. Lecture is supplemented with demonstration and hands-on activities.
ESH 2415 Radiation Protection II 4
Previously EPT 122 (Prerequisite: EPT 2414 or division approval) Develops concepts introduced in EPT 2414 and presents topics in interactions of radiation with matter, biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection standards, the ALARA philosophy, implementation of exposure controls and radiation detector theory. Lecture is supplemented with demonstration and hands-on activities.
ESH 2899 Environmental Safety and Health Capstone Course 2
(Recommended Prerequisites: ESH 1809; Prerequisites: division approval) Covers safe work practices at hazardous waste sites. Procedures specified by OSHA in the 29CFR 1910.120 regulation concerning safety and health plans, site characterization and analysis, waste removal and remedial operations. Students must complete 40 contact hours of instruction to meet OSHA’s certification requirements in the training portion of 29 CFR 1910.120. Students will also learn how to prepare a professional port folio that demonstrates the core and technical competencies. (Taken during student’s last term) (15 theory + 37.5 lab hours per term)
