ENVM501
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Anglo Amer Juris. and Writing |
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| This course includes a review of the basic system of laws and
court in the United States, focusing on the federal and state
legal systems, particularly how laws are made and interpreted.
The importance of precedent will be discussed. The interplay
between the federal and state systems will be explored. Additionally,
emphasis will be placed upon the administrative legal system
and how administrative rules and decisions interrelate with
statutes and court decisions. Students will also study the basic
concepts of American environmental law. A writing component will
focus on writing principles and grammar to improve clarity and
correctness; on proper academic research; on the acceptable,
scientific use of evidence/support materials in research or
scientific papers; on APA standards for source identification and
on revision, editing and library skills. Each student will be
expected to do a writing sample and short research projects to
reveal competencies necessary for graduate work. A final exam
covers major course content (terminology, concepts, principles,
etc.) in order to determine overall understanding of the writing
process and how to evaluate written work as self-directed graduate
students.
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ENVM502
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Technical Review Course |
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| This course introduces students to the fundamental principles in
mathematics and science important for the ESH discipline. ESH
professionals must have basic knowledge in the fields of
mathematics and statistics in order to understand phenomena
and apply theory in the fields of health, industrial
hygiene and environmental services. This course
seeks to direct the student entering the MS program to prerequisite
knowledge and skills that will help to ensure sucess in fulfilling
course work requirements. This class will be offered as optional
to those students who have had basic course work but wish to
refresh their skills, and as mandatory to those students who have
not demonstrated adequate undergraduate preparation.
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ENVM503
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Biol & Chem Review |
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| This course is intended for graduate students who are refreshing
their chemistry and biology backgrounds for the environmental
management master's program. The material presented will acquaint
the student with a chemistry review and structure of the human
body as it relates to its function. Special emphasis is placed on
those systems that have a direct bearing on structure, function
and social issues of today.
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ENVM510
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Environmental Health and Epidemiology |
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| This course is an introduction to the diverse and dynamic elements
of natural systems and human populations and the impact on each
other. The course will illustrate how epidemiology is an
important tool to evaluate these impacts relative to environmental
safety and health. It is designed for individuals with various
backgrounds and with limited education in biomedical sciences,
statistics or advanced mathematics. The purpose of the course
is to provide the basis for public health investigations
and the underlying rationale for toxicological standard setting.
A case-study approach will be employed.
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ENVM515
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Accounting & Financial Analysis for Technical Managers |
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| This course is a study of financial accounting models and their relevance
to cost control. This class enables ESH managers to understand
accounting and auditing practices to encourage sound financial decisions.
Additionally, the tracking costs for ESH equipment and supplies within
the firm's accounting system is discussed to enable the manager to
better understand financial impact. A second portion of this class will
discuss project management accounting practices and review of financial
statements to evaluate corporate practices.
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ENVM520
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Public Policy & Communication |
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| This course provides an overview of the social, governmental and
economic forces during the development and implementation of
environmental and labor laws and policy. The impact of public opinion
on political systems and mechanisms provides the basis for understanding
the specific nature and ramifications of environmental, employeee safety
and public health issues. This course covers the development of
federal and state laws, and local zoning issues. This class provides
the skills necessary to assess changes in policy and communicate their
impacts and risks to the organization. This course also discusses
external communication of risk to public representatives, regulators
and the legal community.
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ENVM525
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Organizational Theory & Behavior |
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| This course addresses the essential strategies for understanding
and managing an organization and its human resources, especially
in the area of ESH administration. Specific examples of
the strategic direction and management leadership of successful
companies are compared with their competitors. This class
also discusses the fit of corporate strategy to the organizational
type, level and culture, and the employee culture, as well as the various
approaches to human resource utilization.
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ENVM540
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Production/Operations & Auditing |
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| This course discusses operational management systems and their impact
on the market strength of the company. Environmental, safety and health
issues are discussed as they apply to operational considerations within
an organization. This class discusses waste recognition and reduction
techniques in order to improve the efficiency of the operation and reduce
its liability. Case studies provide the framework for data analysis,
conceptual information and critical thinking. Auditing techniques,
reporting and corrective action are central issues for applying business
decisions to environmental, safety and health issues.
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ENVM550
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OSHA Law and Regulations |
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| This course addresses the Occupational Safety and Health Act
and related statutory and constitutional issues. Case studies
are used to enhance the critical thinking and research skills
required to solve problems, resolve conflict and express and
communicate ideas in this subject area. The student will also
learn to relate Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) concerns to practical decision making in
the environmental, safety and health field.
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ENVM560
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Disaster & Emergency Mgmt |
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| This course is an overview of all phases of disaster and emergency
management as they relate to the private, public and non-profit
sectors of a community. Systematic approaches for emergency
planning, incident command, response and recovery are examined for
organizations of all sizes. Governmental roles (local, state and
federal) in mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery are
examined as well as the roles of non-profit organizations. The
importance of an integrated approach to emergency management,
coordinating community resources and incorporating public sector
liability, is addressed throughout.
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ENVM570
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Applied Safety Management |
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| This course focuses on behavior-based safety management practices.
Effective safety and health management involves the collective
support of the corporate structure and employees. Management
issues involve employee motivation, company culture, hazard
recognition, evaluation and prevention, regulatory compliance,
benchmarking performance, auditing and record keeping.
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ENVM581
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Solid Waste Management |
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| This course will focus on current municipal solid waste landfill
design and operation and solid waste management issues including
the generation, reduction, collection, disposal and management of
solid waste in the United States. Topics will include landfill
design, landfill operation, source reduction, recycling, reuse,
waste to energy issues, composting and bioreactor landfill methodology.
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ENVM583
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ESH Quality Systems and Auditing |
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| This course provides an introduction to the management systems and
quality-assurance methods used to enhance operational and
compliance effectiveness in environmental and safety and health
departments and programs. Surveyed topics include ISO 14000 and
Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001 and
related quality-management approaches.
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ENVM585
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Water & Wastewater Treatment |
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| This course is a review of the common treatment technologies and design
engineering approaches used to prepare drinking water and treat wastewaters.
Regulatory expectations under the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean
Water Act and related water-quality laws are emphasized throughout.
Watershed analysis and source water protection initiatives are also
discussed.
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ENVM590
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Air Pollution Control |
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| The objective of the course is to provide the student
with a comprehensive understanding of issues relating to the
sources and types of air emissions, meteorology and its roles
in the dispersion of air pollutants. In addition, the course
will provide the student with a brief review of the regulatory
history of federally enacted laws. The course will discuss
the common control technologies used to control air emissions
from fixed sources. The course will also address
atmospheric photochemical reactions and mobile sources.
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ENVM598
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Research Methods |
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| This course provides instruction in the design, formulation and
appraisal of a potential research topic and is the foundational
class for the integrated culminating project. The course will
enable the student to better understand the research process
from conception to completion, including the use of online
reference materials.
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ENVM599
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Topics in Environmental Mgmt |
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| This repeatable topics course focuses on current topical issues
in environmental, safety and health reporting and planning for
managers.
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ENVM605
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Indust Hygiene Principles & Calc |
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| This course introduces students to the fundamental principles
of industrial hygiene evaluation and control. With the use of
case studies and calculations the student will become familiar
with the principles of toxicology and behavior gases, vapors and
aerosols. Typical workplace applications involving standard
preparation and calibration, use of gas laws to evaluate
occupational exposure, and estimating ventilation flow for typical
dilution and local exhaust ventilation will be illustrated
throughout this course. Methods of evaluating thermal stress,
noise and non-ionizing radiation will be illustrated with
appropriate numerical methods. An introduction to the principles
of and models employed in evaluating repetitive motion and cumulative
trauma will be presented.
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ENVM620
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International Environmental Pol. |
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| This course focuses on an understanding of international
agreements and treaties that affect commerce and environmental
protection on a global level. The course is structured on a
10-session format.
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ENVM625
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Project Management and Planning |
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| This course covers the elements of effective project management through
strategic planning, forecasting, project implementation and cost
control. The student will understand the translation of corporate
environmental, safety and health policy into viable operational functions.
The student will be able to communicate environmental, safety and health
projects to management in a business format through understanding of
cost, budget and return-on-investment considerations.
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ENVM645
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Environmental Remediation Mgmt |
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| This course presents an overview of waste management technologies
and waste characterization as well as principles of movement and
reactions of contaminants in air, water and soils. This course
includes an introduction to the economics of waste management
technologies and project/program management as well as related
redevelopment issues.
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ENVM650
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Environmental Law & Permitting |
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| This course provides an overvierw of the development and structure
of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Students will study
the format and requirements of specific EPA regulations and their
application to business and industry. Permit application and
documentation for compliance will be stressed to enable students
to learn environmental management techniques.
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ENVM655
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Pollution Prev & Ind Ecology |
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| This course addresses the methods and cost-benefit analysis of
proactive pollution prevention approaches and waste minimization
programs. Case studies are used in conjunction with federal,
state and proprietary reference materials to guide students through
the implementation of customized pollution prevention programs. Life
cycle analysis, assessment of wastes released in related production
infrastructure and other aspects of industrial ecology are introduced.
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ENVM660
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Vulnerability & Threat Assessmnt |
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| This course offers a risk identification and analysis for facilities
and communities for extraordinary hazards of varied origin, including
natural, accidental, criminal and terrorist events. The course
emphasizes both the identification of potentially catastrophic
hazards and appraisal of their potential operational impacts within
organizations' overall protective strategies to reduce risk. This
course utilizes a case-study approach. Students complete an
independent analysis for a facility or community setting.
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ENVM661
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Incident Command & Response |
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| This course offers a state-of-the-art guide for designing an emergency response
system incorporating all the latest guidance from the federal agencies now
cooperating within the Department of Homeland Security, including
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), OSHA, National Security
Agency (NSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Justice and
Treasury, as well as professional associations such as National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Academy of Certified
Hazardous Materials Managers (ACHMM). The course includes exercise development
and implementation.
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ENVM662
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Business Continuity & Asset Prot |
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| This is a focused risk management course that addresses the business issues
of coping with a catastrophe including operational continuity,
contingency planning, loss exposure, insurance, liability, public-
sector assistance, bankruptcy and long-term recovery.
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ENVM665
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Risk Management for Managers |
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| This course incorporates environmental, safety and health management
considerations as a component for overall firm strategy. The course
discusses the process of identification, assessment, handling and
minimization of financial risk. Students will conduct risk assessment
through the process of collecting, analyzing and communicating
scientific and economic information for use in policy formulation,
decision making and risk management. Mathematical techniques will be
used for probability determination and statistical analysis.
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ENVM698
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Capstone Course Integrated Project |
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| This course is a project designed to be taken as a last course in the
program. The student will integrate and apply the concepts learned through
the program to complete a project in environmental, safety and health
management application. The student and adviser will agree on the type
and nature of a problem selected by the student. The project will
involve research and preparation of a written product that defines
the project, summarizes the data and presents the conclusions of the
student. The capstone project will be used as an evaluation tool
for program objectives.
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