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ST Environmental & Pollution Control Technology/Technician Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Administrative Drop Policy

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Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

EPCT-1391-001 ST Environmental & Pollution Control Technology/Technician

Prerequisites

Course Description

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
 

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Hours

(3 sem hr; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 No Textbook required

Supplies

Access to a computer.

Thumb / jump Drive highly recommended

Student Performance

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.

This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct in the 29-21 Student Rights and Responsibilites.  Please see: http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=291#StudentConduct

Cell Phone Use:
In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, telepone calls and texting will not be
permitted during class.   Please make sure your phone is on silent or vibrate.  If you receive a call
or text that must be answered, please leave the classroom to reply.  Texting during class will not
be allowed.

Grading Criteria

Course Requirements: 
Two (2) Projects 20% each (40% total)

Take home exam: 20%

Homework / Assignments: 20%

Final Examination: 20%

Final Examination:
The final exam will be presented on the last scheduled day of class. The final will be worth 20% of the total grade for the semester.

 This is a hybrid/self-study class that will require students to prepare and complete assignments as directed by the instructor.

It will require that students attend two classes during the semester to present oral presentations.
Make Up Policy:
Scheduled presentations cannot be made up without prior (prior to exam) approval, at 80% credit.
Homework will only be accepted late with prior approval, at 70% credit.
 
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59

Attendance

This is a hybrid/self-study class that will require students to prepare and complete assignments as directed by the instructor.

It will require that students attend two classes during the semester to present oral presentations.
Make Up Policy:
Scheduled presentations cannot be made up without prior (prior to exam) approval, at 80% credit.
Homework will only be accepted late with prior approval, at 70% credit.
 

Calendar

Assignment 1:Historical overview of environmental regulations. 

Assignment 2:Overview of current environmental regulations      

Assignment 3: Find, interpret, summarize, and apply regulations

  • Initiating a "proactive" relationship with EPA.
  • Regulatory compliance
    • Compliance strategies
  • New and proposed standards, in the Federal Register.
  • Letters of Interpretation
  • Assign oral and written research project on Environmental protection program.
  • Project content and individual assignments will be given.

Assignment 4:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its relationship to other federal agencies.

  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Energy

 Environmental protection programs in the United States.

Assignment 5:  RCRA-Resource Conservation & Recovery Act

  • Hazardous waste regulations
  • Permitting requirements
  • Manifest system
  • Hazardous waste generators
  • Transporters
  • Treatment Storage and disposal facilities

 Assignment 6:CERCLA-Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Recovery Act

  • Response actions
    • Superfund
    • Waste Site clean Up
    • Short term clean up
    • Emergency Response operations

Assignment 7:Present oral and written research project on Environmental protection program based on individual assignments.

Assignment 8:CWA-Clean Water Act

  • Industrial discharge
  • Waste water discharge
  • Assign oral and written research project.
  • Project content and individual assignments will be given.

 Assignment 9:CAA-Clean Air Act

  • Air Emissions
  • Non-attainment 

Assignment 10: TSCA-Toxic Substance Recovery Act

                          EPCRA-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.

  • Community Safety
  • Reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals
  • Toxic Release Inventory 

Assignment 11: NEPA-National Environmental Policy Act

  • National environmental policy
  • Goals for the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the environment 
  • Take home test given

Assignment 12:  SDWA –Safe Drinking Water Act

  • Safety of public drinking water supply
    • Public Water systems
  • National health-based standards

 Assignment 13: Present oral and written research project on Environmental protection program based on individual assignments.

 Assignment 14: Hazardous waste management

  • Hazardous waste characterization
  • Waste streams according to process of generation.

 Assignment 15:  Waste profiling for disposal

  • Land disposal restrictions (LDR)
  • Hazardous waste manifests

 Assignment 16:  Final Examination

Additional Information

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