Sonoma State University
The Environmental Hazard Management program in Extended Education is designed for business people who are faced with new environmental responsibilities. One does not need to be admitted to SSU to take the courses in the extension program.
Hazardous Materials Management ENSP 380 (3 units)
Internships in Hazardous Materials Management ENSP 494 (1-4 units)
Prerequisites: senior standing and/or consent of instructor.
Soil Science ENSP 333 (4 units)
Prerequisite: completion of GE, category B (Natural Science and Mathematics).
Physical Environment ENSP 331(3-4 units)
Prerequisite: a basic course in physical science.
Environmental Impact Reporting ENSP 315 (3 units)
Prerequisite: ENSP 310 or consent of instructor.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Hazardous Materials Management program prepares students for a job of critical importance, to protect public health and the environment by careful management of explosive, toxic, flammable and corrosive materials. The new interdisciplinary field of Hazardous Materials Management is expanding rapidly in response to increasing public awareness and concern. Future solutions to these problems will require the concentrated efforts of government, industry and the public, and will demand educated and trained professionals.
Course work provides a comprehensive foundation and opportunities to pursue specialized study in the areas of Aquatic Ecology, Computer and Mathematical Applications, Laboratory Technology, or Public Administration.
Courses offered
Hazardous Materials Core Requirements (31 units):
Through lecture, discussion, and guest experts, the scope of the newly emerging field of Hazardous Materials Management is discussed. Include such topics as public right-to-know; environmental auditing; emergency response planning; transfer, storage, and treatment facilities; update of local and regional public agencies' activities; and career development for students.
For senior students (in most cases) working off-campus in experiential learning positions with written contract and faculty guidance. May be repeated for credit.
An introduction to soil science emphasizing applications to agronomy, archaeology, botany, ecology, engineering, geography, geology, natural resource planning, hazardous materials management , and water quality. Technical exercises emphasize low-cost scientific analytical equipment.
Develops an understanding of the problems and challenges in environmental control of air, water, soil, natural hazards, and nonrenewable resources by applying scientific principles to practical environmental problems.
The practice and theory of environmental impact assessment and analysis. The process of preparing, managing, and reviewing Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Statements (EISs) as mandated by State and Federal legislation and guidelines. Effective reviewing of, and commenting on, environmental documents. Relationship between EIRs and environmental mediation.
Other Core Courses:
BIOL 218 General Microbiology (4 units)
BIOL 308 Environmental Toxicology (3 units)
CHEM 232 Survey of Organic Chemistry (5 units)
CHEM 335A Organic Chemistry (5 units)
GEOL 323 Hydrology (3 units)
Sonoma State Extended Education Program