Chaffey College
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002
(909) 987-1737
HEALTH AND SAFETY, Spring 1997
Environmental Technology
(Formerly Environmentally Hazardous Materials Technology)
A two-year degree or certificate program leading to an advanced degree or a
career in government, private industry, consulting, and various fields that
manage hazardous materials and waste. More than 250 such industries were
surveyed and 78% indicated a need for additional hiring of persons trained at
the certificate level or higher in hazardous materials/waste management in the
next three years.
Environmental Technology (ET) is a program designed to provide training for
entry-level technicians who will be involved with environmental protection,
regulatory compliance, and workplace safety and health applications.
Graduates may be employed by businesses and governmental agencies which require
a knowledge of hazardous materials' handling practices, techniques for
storage, treatment, transport, and disposal, and a basic understanding of the
chemical and biological phenomena which underlie the regulation of hazardous
material operations.
The Environmental Technology Program uses a CD-ROM program, Enflex, to access
State and Federal Regulations pertaining to hazardous materials. This is a
service that is updated on a monthly basis. The regulations are the vital part
of each of the courses in the ET program.
BIOL 10 Concepts in Biology (3 units)
BIOL 15 Science, Nature, and Human Values (3 units)
ET 10 Introduction to Environmental Technology (3 units)
ET 11 Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduction/Treatment (3 units)
ET 13 Health Effects of Environmentally Hazardous Materials (3 units)
ET 15 Hazardous Waste Management Applications (4 units)
ET 20 Hazardous Material Management Applications (4 units)
(not offered in the Spring 1996)
ET 23 Safety and Emergency Response (4 units)
(not offered in the Spring 1996)
Required General Education courses:
BUSOT 88 Written Communication for Business (or ENGL 1A Composition) (3units)
CHEM 9 Health Science Chemistry (5 units)
COMSTD 8 Fundamentals of Speech Communication(or CIS 1 Introduction to Computer
Information System) (3 units)
Requirements for the Environmental Technology Certificate:
Same as major and Required General Education above.
Environmental Technology refers to the knowledge and skills required to work
with hazardous materials in compliance with government regulations while at the
same time protecting human health and the environment.
The ET Certificate is designed to prepare students or upgrade skills of working
individuals.
A minimum grade of C is required for all courses required for the
certificate.
Introduction to Environmental Technology, 3.0 units, ET 10
General overview of Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology Area. History
of Pollution leading to current legislation, environmental effects of pollution
and an overview of the regulatory framework. Career opportunities in the areas
of handling and management of hazardous substances.
When: Wed 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Room: LS-25
Instructor: S. Rose
Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduction Treatment, 3.0 Units, ET 11
Industrial Processes and their generation of waste streams in seven selected industries. Discussion of applicable regulations and the importance of waste minimization/treatment concepts.Transfer credit: CSU.
Recommended Prep.:Chem 9 & Math 25 or Equivalent
When: Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: HS-3M
Instructor: V. Muniz
Health Effects of Environmental Hazardous Materials 3.0 units, ET13
Health effects produced by exposure to Chemical, Physical and Biological Agents. Emphasis on Hazardous Materials associated with industrial operations, waste disposal and remediation sites. Transfer credit: CSU.
Preq: BIOL 10 or High School Biology or Equivalent.
Instructor: Rose, S.
When: Wednesday, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Where: Room; LS-32
Section #: 5756
Hazardous Waste MGMT Application, 4 units, ET 15
Preq: ET 10. An overview of Hazardous Waste Regulations with Emphasis
in generator compliance, site investigation and remediation, permitting,
enforcement and liability. Lab provides "hands on" application or regulations
at the technician level. Transfer credit: CSU.
Instructor: Erebor, V.; Johnson, D
When: Monday, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm; Wednesday, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Where: Room: HS- 3M; LS-14
Section #: 5757
Safety and Emergency Response, 4 units, ET 23
Preq: ET 12. Hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures in industrial and field settings. Class may involve some Saturday classes at the Ontario Fire Dept. Training Center. This course satisfies requirements for generalized employee training under Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA 1910.120).
Instructor: Tingley, R
When: Tuesday, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thursday 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Where: LS-29; LS-10
For more information, please contact the on-line catalog at Chaffey College.