Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421 6700

ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COURSES

Introduction to Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology
EHMT 100 (3 units)
Introduction to Environmental hazardous materials technology. Includes history of pollution leading to current legislation, environmental effects of pollution, and regulatory framework. Career opportunities in the areas of handling and management of hazardous substances.


Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduction/Treatment
EHMT 110 (3 units)
A course that examines industrial processes and the generation of waste streams in seven selected industries: electroplating, metal finishing and printed circuit board production, oil refining and chemical production, steel production, general manufacturing, printing and graphic reproduction, agriculture, and consumer services. The course will center on various raw materials and chemicals used in industry, examining the changes that occur as they move through the industrial process, and understanding the material balance concept of inventory. Throughout the course, discussion of applicable regulations will be included, and the importance of waste minimization concepts will be stressed.


Health Effects of Hazardous Materials
EHMT 130 (3 units)
This course covers the acute and chronic health effects produced by exposure to chemical , physical, and biological agents. Emphasis will be on those hazardous materials commonly associated with industrial operations, waste disposal and remediation sites. Topics will include routes of entry, toxic effects, risk assessment, permissible exposure limits, medical surveillance, control methods for reducing exposure, and understanding a MSDS.


Hazardous Materials Management Applications
EHMT 200 (4 units)
This course includes all of the content of EnvT 15A, Right-To-Know Laws; EnvT 15B, Transportation and Storage of Hazardous Materials; and EnvT 15C, Air Quality Issues.


Safety and Emergency Response
EHMT 230 (4 units)
This course includes all of the content of ENVT, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Safety; ENVT 10B, Spill Control and Emergency Response; and ENVT 10C, Decision Making in Emergencies.

Recommended Prep.: EHMT 130. This course satisfies requirements for generalized employee training under OSHA (1910.120).


For more information, please contact the on-line catalog at Southwestern College.