16 courses with the subject EHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EHS 1010ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE3
formerly ENM 1010 Overview of Environmental Science principles including review of chemistry, physics, geology, earth science, and biology as they related to the environment. Emphasis on the Scientific Method and its use to identify and research environmental issues involving ecosystems, population growth, resource conservation, sustainability, climate change, environmental toxicology, and the human impact on the environment. Offered: fall
EHS 1200PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY3
First course in a two-part occupational health and safety series. This course is an introduction to the field of occupational health and safety and its history. The course will provide an overview of current law and regulations in the United States, basic human anatomy, and physics concepts as they relate to occupational health and safety as well as introduce students to workplace hazards, industrial hygiene, and the ethics of occupational health and safety. Upon completion of this course, students will have the required foundational knowledge to continue the study of the application of occupational health and safety principles. Offered: fall
This course is designed to introduce students to environmental sustainability. The primary focus of the course will be field-based work allowing students to see sustainability activities from a practical approach through trips to on-campus, local community, and the greater Cape Fear region locations. Return to Table of Contents
EHS 2100INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT3
formerly ENM 2100 This course will expose students to natural resource management practices both in the United States and internationally. Topics covered include basic forestry practices, parks management, wildlife, management, and ecotourism. The course will also harmonize with other EHS courses, covering permitting, best management practices, and safety standards.
EHS 2200OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS3
Second course in a two-part occupational health and safety series. This course will focus on the technical components of occupational workplace hazards, hazards analysis, workplace design, engineering techniques for hazard control, personal protective systems, equipment, incident investigation and techniques, and industrial hygiene controls. This course outlines a general application approach to hazard control and mitigation. Offered: spring
Fundamentals of industrial hygiene and toxicology including the history of industrial hygiene, toxicology, airborne hazards, noise, ergonomics, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, temperatures and extremes, risk assessments, and sampling and control of occupational hazards. Students will be introduced to sampling and measuring equipment, exposure limits, and practical application of industrial hygiene techniques in the workplace. Offered: fall
An in-depth study of the technical components of occupational workplace hazards and analysis, the current regulatory environment, and techniques for hazard control, personal protective systems, and equipment as it applies to general industry. This course will introduce the regulatory requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910: Standards for General Industry and 29 CFR 1904: Recordkeeping Standards and follow the outline of the OSHA 30-hour course. Offered: fall
An in-depth study of the technical components of occupational workplace hazards and analysis, the current regulatory environment, and techniques for hazard control, personal protective systems, and equipment as it relates to the construction industry. This course will introduce the regulatory requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1926: Standards for Construction. Return to Table of Contents
formerly ENM 3510 Examines management of hazardous and solid waste under regulations of RCRA (Resource Conservation Recovery Act), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act, a.k.a. Superfund), TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act), SWDA (Solid Waste Disposal Act) and Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. Includes studies of Cradle-to-Grave management, waste minimization, permits, land disposal restrictions, and waste stream audits, through case studies and research projects. Offered: spring
formerly ENM 3710 An in-depth study of required periodic reporting (audits) to remain in compliance and to obtain and maintain permits under a variety of federal and state regulations including, but not restricted to, EPCRA (Emergency Planning Community Right To Know Act, a.k.a. SARA Title III), NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System). Students will undergo a mock- up of a regulatory compliance inspection and consent agreement negotiations. Offered: spring
EHS 4200EHS ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT3
An advanced study of an Environmental, Health and Safety program and people management. This course focuses on program management principles and best practices, human performance management, and effective communication methods. Students will be introduced to strategies for risk management, loss prevention and mitigation, employee engagement, and program design, development, and implementation. Offered: fall
Introduction to emergency management and preparation for EHS professionals. Topics include the history of emergency management, identification and assessment of hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities, and the phases of emergency management. Special emphasis placed on OSHA and NFPA requirements for emergency planning. Students will be introduced to Emergency Action Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and Risk Management Plans.
formerly ENM 4600 Assessments of the impact of HAZMATs/pollutants on the environment in all media (air, land, water and life) through case studies. Students will assess the impact through a variety of methodologies including, but not limited to, Brownfield Assessment, land use planning for urban environments, NEPAEA (National Environmental Policy Act and Environmental Assessment) and EIS (Environmental Impact Statement), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act) and natural resource land use planning. Offered: fall
Capstone course that emphasizes theory to practice. The student will work on a multidisciplinary (when possible) team to evaluate a real-world design problem for a client. Emphasis will be placed on the application of environmental, health, and safety concepts from previous classes. Offered: spring MATHEMATICS AND DATA SCIENCE
