Environmental Technology (ET)
贰罢听105 is a 3-hour lecture class, required of all environmental technology majors. The course will introduce students to the major federal and state environmental regulations with emphasis on air, water, waste (non-hazardous, hazardous) and toxic substances. 贰罢听105 will also introduce the student to voluntary environmental standards incorporating regulatory compliance into business planning and operations, as well as compliance audits. The course will consist of a mixture of lectures, student discussions of material, application assignments, case studies, and media presentations.
Typically offered in Spring only
Overview of the various renewable energy assessment technologies. Students will learn what assessments and measurements can be taken to determine if renewable energy technologies will be effective in a particular location. Topics include biomass and biofuels, geothermal systems, solar thermal systems, photovoltaics, wind energy, and hydroelectric.
Typically offered in Spring only
Use of field and laboratory instrumentation for monitoring water quantity and quality. Management, analysis, interpretation, and oral and written reporting of complex environmental data sets. Hands-on, real-world experience in water quality monitoring and maintenance. Required field trips may extend beyond class time.
Typically offered in Fall only
Use of field and laboratory instrumentation for monitoring plants, soils, and natural systems. Management, analysis, interpretation, and oral and written reporting of complex environmental datasets. Hands-on, real-world experience in plant and soil quality monitoring and maintenance. Required field trips may extend beyond class time.
Typically offered in Spring only
This course studies the prevention of the pollution of air, water, and terrestrial ecosystems. State of the art technological solutions are discussed. The social, economic, legal and ethical dimensions of pollution prevention are integrated into the scientific and technological challenges facing developed and developing economies.
Prerequisite: 贰厂听100
Typically offered in Fall only
This course introduces specific elements in photovoltaic (PV) systems technologies including efficiency, modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and system installation. Topics include National Electric Code (NEC), electrical specifications, photovoltaic system components, array design and power integration requirements that combine to form a unified structure. upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of various photovoltaic designs and proper installation of NEC compliant solar electric power systems.
Prerequisite: 贰罢听120
Typically offered in Fall only
Overview of the historical and current role of wind, hydro-electric, and bioenergy power technologies globally and the direction of each sector's evolution for the future particularly in the USA. The course emphasizes the technology behind power generation for wind, hydro, and bioenergy sectors. Students will evaluate policy and permitting issues and, consequently, determine if a site is appropriate for implementation of either or all of these technologies.
Prerequisite: 贰罢听120
Typically offered in Spring only
The understanding of the economic, social, and legal barriers and incentives to renewable energy adoption is an important facet to helping renewable energies reach their potential. This course explores mechanisms that can be used and that have been used successfully in the US and in other parts of the world to remove those barriers and to promote greater use of renewable resources, particularly in rural areas and on agricultural and forested lands.
Typically offered in Fall only
Independent Study for Environmental Technology & Management students at the freshman and sophomore level developed under the direction of a faculty member. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department.
Typically offered in Summer only
Independent Study for Environmental Technology & Management students at the freshman and sophomore level developed under the direction of a faculty member. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department.
Typically offered in Summer only
Special Topics in Environmental Technology & Management at the 200 Level for offering courses on an experimental basis.
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Assessment of and response to environmental hazards caused by hazardous materials releases. Regulatory requirements associated with hazardous materials releases. Utilization of chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection. Students passing the class will be able test to receive Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification. Required field trips may extend beyond lab time.
Typically offered in Fall only
Use of field and laboratory instrumentation for monitoring outdoor and indoor air quality. Management, analysis, interpretation, and oral and written reporting of complex environmental data sets. Hands-on, real-world experience in air quality monitoring and maintenance. Required field trips may extend beyond class time.
Typically offered in Spring only
Theory and practice of regulation, management, and auditing of laboratory safety. Students passing the class will be able test to receive Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification. Laboratory field trips may extend beyond class time.
Typically offered in Spring only
Theory and application of fundamental frameworks for defensible environmental monitoring and analysis for chemicals of concern (COCs) in soils, sediments, waters, and organisms. Course content covers the theory and application of chemical, physical, and biological monitoring of dispersed chemicals of concern and how professionals plan, design, and execute environmental sampling and monitoring programs to produce defensible data for decision-making.
Typically offered in Spring only
Students will learn fundamental concepts in air pollution and the application of those concepts for compliance with air quality regulations. Topics include air pollutants, their properties, how they are emitted, and relevant atmospheric chemistry and physics processes, National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and how compliance with those regulations is maintained.
Prerequisite: 惭础听121 or 惭础听131 or 惭础听141, 颁贬听101/102, 笔驰听131 or 笔驰听201 or 笔驰听205 or 笔驰听211; Recommended: 颁贬听220/222 or 颁贬听221/222
Typically offered in Spring only
Preparation for practicum, including resume writing, interviewing skills, cover letters, and practicum search techniques and resources. Professional practice as an environmental technologist. Written and oral communications of the practicum experience.
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Scientific and legal definitions of brownfield and EPA Superfund sites. Physical, chemical, and biological methods for remediating contaminated sites. Impacts of hazardous waste management on public and private sector organizations. Field trips to public and private brownfield and Superfund remediation sites to examine real-world applications of principles. Required field trips may extend beyond class time.
Typically offered in Fall only
Some environmental and natural resource problems are more difficult to resolve than others. The purpose of this course is to understand the factors that condition intractable or "wicked" environmental and natural resources conflicts. These factors include narrow conceptions of science, rigid bureaucratic structures and narrow policy targets. We also explore some of the alternatives for addressing intractable environmental and natural resource problems- including adaptive management and governance.
Junior standing or above
Typically offered in Fall only
This capstone course will provide the opportunity to actively learn and apply the theory and practice of environmental project management and monitoring in order to perform a baseline Environmental Management System (EMS) assessment. EMS requires data collection, data analysis, report preparation, and professional recommendations to organizations on how to structure an EMS that conforms to internationally recognized guidelines and standards. Environmental Management Systems are proven tools specifically designed to help organizations manage their activities to meet their environmental policies and goals. Project management and EMS work skills are transferable across private industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations. This course will provide participants opportunities to advance work skills in project planning, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and resource management when developing EMS initiatives. Course participants, as teams, will create and execute an EMS project work plan through practical hands-on experiences, local field-site visits, class exercises, and relevant case studies.
Typically offered in Spring only
The focus of this course is student-driven, inquiry-based learning where students "learn science the way science is practiced." Students will use site assessment methodologies and state of the art technologies from analytical chemistry, molecular biology, biogeochemistry, and mapping to solve environmental cases of "Who done it?" with regards to soil/sediment, water, and air contamination. Field trips which may extend beyond class time are required.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Independent Study for Environmental Technology & Management students at the advanced level developed under the direction of a faculty member. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department.
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Independent Study for Environmental Technology & Management students at the advanced level developed under the direction of a faculty member. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department.
Typically offered in Summer only
Special Topics in Environmental Technology & Management at the 400 level for offering courses on an experimental basis.
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer