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EV 105 Environmental Regulations
(F)
2 Semester Hours
Co-requisite: BS 130 and CH 213.
This course offers instruction in fundamental practices which are
important to good management and necessary for efficient operation
of treatment works.
EV
106 Waste Water (S)
2 Semester Hours
This course is designed as an introduction to waste water
treatment principles employed by municipal and industrial
organizations. Characteristics of primary, secondary, and tertiary
treatments processes are examined. Specific issues related to both
federal and state waste water requirements for disposing of waste
water are examined. Basic waste water system operation and
treatment devices and techniques are investigated.
EV
110 Risk Assessment (S)
3 Semester Hours
Principles of evaluating risk are examined with regard to risk
analysis in decision-making and public involvement in risk
assessment and management. Using scientific investigation
techniques a broad perspective is developed in regard to the
subject of risk. This course studies the use of risk assessment,
risk characterization, risk management, and policy relating to
risk. Risks from threats of physical, chemical, and biological
agents to human health are examined.
EV
200 Environmental Permitting (O)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 123, CH 213, and CH214.
This course offers instruction in fundamental requirements of
obtaining a permit from various regulatory agencies including the
Environmental Protection Agency, West Virginia Division of
Environment Protection, Office of Surface Mining, etc. The
students will receive hands-on training by assembling various
hypothetical permit applications using the current format in
existence at the different regulatory agencies. Special focus will
be placed on the process of permit approval, with emphasis on site
assessment evaluation incorporated in the permit process.
EV
205 Environmental Regulations (OSHA) (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: BS 130, CH 213, and CH 214.
This course offers instruction in fundamental practices which are
important to good management and necessary for efficient operation
of treatment works. Topics include chemical identification and
hazard determination, labels and other forms, material safety data
sheets, and written hazard communication programs.
EV
210 Reclamation (O)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: GL 110, CH 213, and CH 214.
This course includes all processes for land treatment and
handling. Specific requirements for the land application of
reclamation, such as site characteristics, surveying and mapping,
and testing requirements are addressed.
EV
215 Solids, Soils, Hazardous Waste Disposal (O)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090, EN 099, MT 090, and MT 099 OR minimum acceptable
test scores for placement in college-level math and English.
An introduction to the production and treatment of industrial and
hazardous wastes are covered in this course. The course includes a
description of containment procedures for these wastes and their
effect on municipal wastewater facilities.
EV
220 Gas/Oil Analysis (O)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: GL 110, CH 213, and CH 214.
This course deals specifically with unique physical and chemical
properties of gas and oil. Students will learn to use various
equipment needed to collect samples, interpret data and field
procedures, and record and report data. Students will also become
familiar with the various federal and state laws, regulations, and
agencies involved with gas and oil controls.
EV
224 Coal/Soil Foundations (O)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 123, CH 213, and CH214.
This course deals with physical and chemical properties of coal
and soil. The coal component of the class will correlate coal
characteristics with marketability parameters including but not
limited to: washability characteristics, fluidity, sulfur,
volatile matter, FSI, BTU, Arnus, and moisture. The focus will
center on a foundational understanding to enhance the technicians
ability to identify and carry out quality control parameters. The
soil/coal component of the class will focus on how different
constituents may influence environmental design parameters and
tools used to ameliorate those concerns.
EV
225 Soil/Coal Analysis (O)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090, EN 099, MT 090, and MT 099 OR minimum acceptable
test scores for placement in college-level math and English.
A laboratory course which emphasizes the methods of analyzing soil
and coal samples for various constituents components. Use of the
latest equipment and methods of analysis will be emphasized.
EV
235 Environmental Law (S)
3 Semester Hours
This course offers a broad overview on the evolution of
environmental law, the current landscape of environmental law, and
will discuss in detail both civil and criminal penalties that may
result. Special focus is placed on current judicial interpretation
of existing environmental regulations and quality control steps
carried out to reduce environmental liability.
EV
250 Environmental Technology Internship (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Student must be a candidate for graduation.
Students will participate in an actual work environment where the
principles of Environmental Technology are utilized. Specific
assignments will be coordinated by the instructor and campus
academic personnel in cooperation with various business and
governmental organizations.
EV
251 Capstone (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Student must be a candidate for graduation.
This course is designed to pull all aspects of the program
together. Students will complete a portfolio of all work
throughout the program as outlined in the assessment plan for
formal evaluation. They will complete a customized project and be
required to pass a comprehensive exit exam.
Last Update -
05/21/2007
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