Environmental & Occupational Management Courses

EHS 1010 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)
Overview of Environmental Science principles including review of chemistry, physics, geology, earth science, and biology as they related to the environment. Emphasis on the Scientific Method and its use to identify and research environmental issues involving ecosystems, population growth, resource conservation, sustainability, climate change, environmental toxicology, and the human impact on the environment.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall

EHS 1200 PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (3)
First course in a two-part occupational health and safety series. This course is an introduction to the field of occupational health and safety and its history. The course will provide an overview of current law and regulations in the United States, basic human anatomy, and physics concepts as they relate to occupational health and safety as well as introduce students to workplace hazards, industrial hygiene, and the ethics of occupational health and safety. Upon completion of this course, students will have the required foundational knowledge to continue the study of the application of occupational health and safety principles.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall

EHS 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to environmental sustainability. The primary focus of the course will be field-based work allowing students to see sustainability activities from a practical approach through trips to on-campus, local community, and the greater Cape Fear region locations.
Students will be introduced to and review the area ecosystems, integration of human activity and the natural environment, and conservation practices to protect local flora and fauna. Topics covered will also include the role humanity has in the conservation of ecosystems and how to successfully implement sustainability campaigns.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: as needed

EHS 2100 INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)
This course will expose students to natural resource management practices both in the United States and internationally. Topics covered include basic forestry practices, parks management, wildlife, management, and ecotourism. The course will also harmonize with other EHS courses, covering permitting, best management practices, and safety standards.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: as needed

EHS 2200 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS (3)
Second course in a two-part occupational health and safety series. This course will focus on the technical components of occupational workplace hazards, hazards analysis, workplace design, engineering techniques for hazard control, personal protective systems, equipment, incident investigation and techniques, and industrial hygiene controls. This course outlines a general application approach to hazard control and mitigation.
Prerequisite: EHS 1200
Co-Requisite: MAT 1140 or higher
Offered: spring

EHS 3200 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND TOXICOLOGY (4)
Fundamentals of industrial hygiene and toxicology including the history of industrial hygiene, toxicology, airborne hazards, noise, ergonomics, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, temperatures and extremes, risk assessments, and sampling and control of occupational hazards. Students will be introduced to sampling and measuring equipment, exposure limits, and practical application of industrial hygiene techniques in the workplace.
Prerequisites: EHS 1200, MAT 1140 or higher
Offered: fall

EHS 3300 OSHA REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY (3)
An in-depth study of the technical components of occupational workplace hazards and analysis, the current regulatory environment, and techniques for hazard control, personal protective systems, and equipment as it applies to general industry. This course will introduce the regulatory requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910: Standards for General Industry and 29 CFR 1904: Recordkeeping Standards and follow the outline of the OSHA 30-hour course.
Prerequisite: EHS 2200
Offered: fall

EHS 3350 OSHA REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION (3)
An in-depth study of the technical components of occupational workplace hazards and analysis, the current regulatory environment, and techniques for hazard control, personal protective systems, and equipment as it relates to the construction industry. This course will introduce the regulatory requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1926: Standards for Construction.
Prerequisite: EHS 3300
Offered: as needed

EHS 3510 WASTE OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT (3)
formerly ENM 3510
Examines management of hazardous and solid waste under regulations of RCRA (Resource Conservation Recovery Act), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act, a.k.a. Superfund), TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act), SWDA (Solid Waste Disposal Act) and Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. Includes studies of Cradle-to-Grave management, waste minimization, permits, land disposal restrictions, and waste stream audits, through case studies and research projects.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: spring

EHS 3710 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS AND AUDITS (3)
formerly ENM 3710
An in-depth study of required periodic reporting (audits) to remain in compliance and to obtain and maintain permits under a variety of federal and state regulations including, but not restricted to, EPCRA (Emergency Planning Community Right To Know Act, a.k.a. SARA Title III), NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System). Students will undergo a mock- up of a regulatory compliance inspection and consent agreement negotiations.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: spring

EHS 4200 EHS ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (3)
An advanced study of an Environmental, Health and Safety program and people management. This course focuses on program management principles and best practices, human performance management, and effective communication methods. Students will be introduced to strategies for risk management, loss prevention and mitigation, employee engagement, and program design, development, and implementation.
Prerequisite: EHS 3300
Offered: fall

EHS 4300 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS (3)
Introduction to emergency management and preparation for EHS professionals. Topics include the history of emergency management, identification and assessment of hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities, and the phases of emergency management. Special emphasis placed on OSHA and NFPA requirements for emergency planning. Students will be introduced to Emergency Action Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and Risk Management Plans.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: as needed

EHS 4600 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (3)
formerly ENM 4600
Assessments of the impact of HAZMATs/pollutants on the environment in all media (air, land, water and life) through case studies. Students will assess the impact through a variety of methodologies including, but not limited to, Brownfield Assessment, land use planning for urban environments, NEPAEA (National Environmental Policy Act and Environmental Assessment) and EIS (Environmental Impact Statement), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act) and natural resource land use planning.
Offered: fall

EHS 4850 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EHS (1-3)
For EHS majors wishing to do advanced work and for new offerings. Classroom work and individual laboratory and library investigation.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Offered: as needed

EHS 4900 INTERNSHIP (1)
A practical application done in an industrial setting. Students may take up to three times for an EHS elective.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
Offered: as needed

EHS 4920 EHS CAPSTONE (3)
Capstone course that emphasizes theory to practice. The student will work on a multidisciplinary (when possible) team to evaluate a real-world design problem for a client. Emphasis will be placed on the application of environmental, health, and safety concepts from previous classes.
Prerequisite: Completion of EHS-prefix required courses or permission of instructor
Offered: spring