Environmental Health and Safety

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized. 

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

An introduction to environmental and occupational laws, regulations, and methods, leading to the practical aspects of protecting the environment, maintaining the health and safety of individuals in the workplace while assuring sustainability. The course examines systematic approaches to preventing or reducing risks of harm through gathering information and drawing conclusions based on measurable evidence or data.  Students are encouraged to concurrently enroll in ENVT 111.

Provides the skills necessary to recognize and prevent health hazards in the workplace. Topics include industrial ventilation, electrical safety, lock-out-tag-out, blood-borne pathogens, powered industrial trucks, and accidental "root cause" investigation. Overviews of OSHA "Injury and Illness Prevention Program" (IIPP), "Hazard Communication Program", and hazard assessment requirements are presented.

This course is designed to provide supplemental exercises to topics covered in the Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety (ENVT 101).  Lab will include population growth and impacts to natural resources, air pollution modeling, eutropication, water quality, risk assessment and analysis.

Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.

• Early Childhood Studies 102
• Emergency Medical Services 102
• Food Science and Nutrition 109
• Health Education 100
• Personal Development 101

Select one course from the list below.

• American Sign Language 138
• Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
• Communication Studies 108
• Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
• Drama 103, 110, 111
• Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
• English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
• Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
• Fashion 104, 105
• Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
• French 101, 102
• Graphics 127
• History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
• Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
• Library 180
• Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
• Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
• Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
• Photo 110
• Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112

A comprehensive introduction to the nature of hazardous materials, includes the principles and mechanics of toxicology as applied to the environment and/or chemical properties and characteristics pertaining to hazardous materials.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with mandated federal and/or state HAZWOPER General Site Worker training requirements.

A study of descriptive and inferential statistics including applications in the behavioral and natural sciences. Topics include classification and analysis of data, probability, distributions, sampling, the binomial, normal, t, F, and chi-square distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance and non-parametric methods. Calculators and/or computers will be used throughout.

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Ethnic Studies 121
• History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
• Political Science 101, 103

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
• English 103, 104
• Philosophy 112, 114

An introduction to the concepts of biology. Designed for majors in fields other than biological science, the course investigates the nature of science, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biodiversity. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab: 3 hours weekly.

Hazardous substance monitoring and sampling training includes devices calibration requirements, data interpretation, and "chain of custody". Provides students with the practical knowledge to recognize and interpret chemical identification utilizing monitoring equipment and technical references.

Examination of laws, regulations and policies at federal, state, and local levels covering the proper management of hazardous substances from generation to disposal. Includes in-depth examination of state hazardous waste control law requirements on Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) regulations for facilities permitting and site management.

The initial semester of a two-semester introduction to trigonometry-based physics. Emphasizes the origin, nature, and application of fundamental concepts and principles. Required for most life-science and engineering-technology majors. Discusses motion, mechanics of particles and systems of particles, rigid, elastic and fluid systems, vibrations, wave motion, and sound.

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
• Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
• Business 121, 141
• Communications Studies 100, 110
• Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
• Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
• English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
• Geography 102, 103, 105
• Global Studies 141
• Graphics 127
• LGBT 101, 102
• Physical Education 128
• Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
• Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
• Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160

An introductory course emphasizing the principles and practices of chemistry for the student having no prior background in chemistry. Not open to students currently enrolled in or who have received credit for CHEM 100. Lecture 3 hours weekly. Lab : 3 hours weekly.

An introduction to the theory and practice of continuous improvement where students will learn to identify and eliminate waste, improve quality and increase efficiency in every area of manufacturing operations. Students will participate in an actual Kaizen (or continuous improvement) event to make a change for the better in a real world setting.

This course provides American Heart Association (AHA) "Heartsaver" first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training as a citizen responder in addition to providing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that will prepare the student to deliver basic emergency care during a disaster prior to the arrival of professional emergency responders. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive AHA "Heartsaver" first aid/CPR/AED card as well as a FEMA CERT certificate of completion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Physical Education 102.

Presents fundamental principles of air and water pollution prevention. Emphasizes the systematic assessment methods of identifying discharges to air and water and the permitting processes that are designed to minimize air and water pollution.

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 107
• English 150, 151, 152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
• Fashion 105
• Film 122
• History 120, 121

ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies  

Select one course from this list.

An introduction to environmental and occupational laws, regulations, and methods, leading to the practical aspects of protecting the environment, maintaining the health and safety of individuals in the workplace while assuring sustainability. The course examines systematic approaches to preventing or reducing risks of harm through gathering information and drawing conclusions based on measurable evidence or data.  Students are encouraged to concurrently enroll in ENVT 111.

Provides the skills necessary to recognize and prevent health hazards in the workplace. Topics include industrial ventilation, electrical safety, lock-out-tag-out, blood-borne pathogens, powered industrial trucks, and accidental "root cause" investigation. Overviews of OSHA "Injury and Illness Prevention Program" (IIPP), "Hazard Communication Program", and hazard assessment requirements are presented.

Hazardous substance monitoring and sampling training includes devices calibration requirements, data interpretation, and "chain of custody". Provides students with the practical knowledge to recognize and interpret chemical identification utilizing monitoring equipment and technical references.

Explores contemporary problems generated by human scientific, social and ethical interaction with the environment. Lectures examine the scope of present environmental problems, possible future impacts, and potential solutions. Topics include human impact on the environment, ecological controversies, ecosystem operation, water and energy perspectives, and values of wilderness preservation. Emphasis is on both local and global dimensions of the above topics.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with mandated federal and/or state HAZWOPER General Site Worker training requirements.

A comprehensive introduction to the nature of hazardous materials, includes the principles and mechanics of toxicology as applied to the environment and/or chemical properties and characteristics pertaining to hazardous materials.

Designed to prepare the student to respond to a hazardous materials incident in a safe, defensive and competent manner within the existing resources and to prevent exposures to nearby persons, property and environments. Meets OSHA requirements under Title 8 CCR 5192 and 29 CFR 1910.120.

An introduction to the concepts of biology. Designed for majors in fields other than biological science, the course investigates the nature of science, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biodiversity. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab: 3 hours weekly.

This course provides American Heart Association (AHA) "Heartsaver" first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training as a citizen responder in addition to providing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that will prepare the student to deliver basic emergency care during a disaster prior to the arrival of professional emergency responders. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive AHA "Heartsaver" first aid/CPR/AED card as well as a FEMA CERT certificate of completion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Physical Education 102.

Basic administrative principles and techniques for establishing and maintaining a respiratory protection program in accordance with 8 CCR 5144 and 29 CFR 1910.134. Students learn to critically analyze and determine appropriate respiratory protection and the associated sanitizing, inspection, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment to develop and apply a respiratory protection program.

Examination of laws, regulations and policies at federal, state, and local levels covering the proper management of hazardous substances from generation to disposal. Includes in-depth examination of state hazardous waste control law requirements on Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) regulations for facilities permitting and site management.

An introductory course emphasizing the principles and practices of chemistry for the student having no prior background in chemistry. Not open to students currently enrolled in or who have received credit for CHEM 100. Lecture 3 hours weekly. Lab : 3 hours weekly.

Presents principles of waste reduction and cleaner production processes to reduce chemical and raw material losses, manufacturing costs, and waste generation. Provides students with practical techniques for initiating or expanding pollution prevention programs.

Presents fundamental principles of air and water pollution prevention. Emphasizes the systematic assessment methods of identifying discharges to air and water and the permitting processes that are designed to minimize air and water pollution.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with mandated federal and/or state HAZWOPER General Site Worker training requirements.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with regulation (29CFR1910.1209(e)(8), 8CCR5192(e)(8)) requirements, for annual Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) general site worker training.

This course provides American Heart Association (AHA) "Heartsaver" first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training as a citizen responder in addition to providing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that will prepare the student to deliver basic emergency care during a disaster prior to the arrival of professional emergency responders. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive AHA "Heartsaver" first aid/CPR/AED card as well as a FEMA CERT certificate of completion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Physical Education 102.

Provides the skills necessary to recognize and prevent health hazards in the workplace. Topics include industrial ventilation, electrical safety, lock-out-tag-out, blood-borne pathogens, powered industrial trucks, and accidental "root cause" investigation. Overviews of OSHA "Injury and Illness Prevention Program" (IIPP), "Hazard Communication Program", and hazard assessment requirements are presented.

Hazardous substance monitoring and sampling training includes devices calibration requirements, data interpretation, and "chain of custody". Provides students with the practical knowledge to recognize and interpret chemical identification utilizing monitoring equipment and technical references.

Basic administrative principles and techniques for establishing and maintaining a respiratory protection program in accordance with 8 CCR 5144 and 29 CFR 1910.134. Students learn to critically analyze and determine appropriate respiratory protection and the associated sanitizing, inspection, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment to develop and apply a respiratory protection program.

Examination of laws, regulations and policies at federal, state, and local levels covering the proper management of hazardous substances from generation to disposal. Includes in-depth examination of state hazardous waste control law requirements on Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) regulations for facilities permitting and site management.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with mandated federal and/or state HAZWOPER General Site Worker training requirements.

A comprehensive introduction to the nature of hazardous materials, includes the principles and mechanics of toxicology as applied to the environment and/or chemical properties and characteristics pertaining to hazardous materials.

Designed to prepare the student to respond to a hazardous materials incident in a safe, defensive and competent manner within the existing resources and to prevent exposures to nearby persons, property and environments. Meets OSHA requirements under Title 8 CCR 5192 and 29 CFR 1910.120.

Presents principles of waste reduction and cleaner production processes to reduce chemical and raw material losses, manufacturing costs, and waste generation. Provides students with practical techniques for initiating or expanding pollution prevention programs.

Presents fundamental principles of air and water pollution prevention. Emphasizes the systematic assessment methods of identifying discharges to air and water and the permitting processes that are designed to minimize air and water pollution.