Courses

Environmental Science

Northwest Arkansas Community College

OSHA 2003 Introduction to Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health (F, S)
           Provides an overview of the career field of safety and health. Safety and health legal issues facing industry in dealing with federal regulations will be covered and what companies must do to comply will be addressed. This course is designed to teach the proper methods and techniques of organizing a plant safety program, to include inspection and control procedures, human factors engineering, human behavior and safety training techniques.

OSHA 2203 OSHA - Department of Labor Voluntary Compliance (F, S)
           Introduction to fundamentals of safety in the workplace. This is an OSHA instructor certification course dealing with the role of the safety professional, social, legislative and regulatory requirements as well as the concepts of hazard recognition, evaluation and control.

OSHA 2403 Ergonomics (S)
           This course is designed and developed to address key components of an ergonomic program identified by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Elements of the program include information regarding the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal signs, and symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's). A multi-disciplinary course dealing with the interactions between man and his working environment. Topics include: ergonomic work-site analysis, OSHA ergonomic audits, ergonomic hazard prevention and control.

OSHA 2533 Safety and Health Risk Management (S)
           Hazards in the workplace and their relationship to loss of property and/or life. An introduction to the concepts, principles, and methods of risk analysis, as used in a systematic approach to risk and assessment for workers in business and industry in the public sector. Performance measurement standards will be stressed such as safety effectiveness measurement scales, inter-modular measures, organic measures and future performance measures. The auxiliary functions of a safety department will be examined and explained.

Environmental Science

ENSC 1003 Environmental Science (F, S)
           A course focusing on the interrelationships between man and his environment. The first half of the course is an abbreviated study of basic ecological and conservation principles. The second half focuses on environmental topics of special interest. These topics may include air and water pollution, environmental ethics, policy and decision-making, waste management, attracting and preserving wildlife, or other requested topics.

ENSC 1001L Environmental Science Laboratory (F, S)
           This is designed to be taken concurrently with, and to amplify further, ENSC 1003 above. Class exercises will include laboratory experiments and analysis, field studies, discussion and reports. Three hours laboratory weekly.

ENSC 2003 Environmental Management (F, S)
           The human impact on resources and ecosystems. Study of the changing role of management from economic exploitation to environmental conservation and protection, along with multiple use strategies. Evaluate various wildlife and habitat management techniques along with a review of environmental policies dealing with water, air, and soil pollution abatement and mitiigation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 1003) or consent of instructor.

ENSC 2001L Environmental Management Lab (F, S)
           This is designed to be taken concurrently with, and to amplify further, ENSC 2003 above. Class exercises will include laboratory experiments and analysis, field studies, discussion and reports. Three hours laboratory weekly.

ENSC 2204 Introduction to Soil Science (Yearly)
           The classification and origin of soils. Study of chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils. Three hours lecture and three hours lab weekly.

ENSC 2233 Instrumentation, Sampling and Analysis: Air Quality (F)
           Emphasis is placed on methodology of air sampling, analyzing and interpreting results of analysis of hazardous materials. This program will include industrial hygiene monitoring, testing pH and moisture content, selecting analytical service laboratories and an introduction to chemical methods or analysis including spectroscopy and chromatography. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 1003) with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ENSC 2243 Instrumentation, Sampling and Analysis: Water Quality (S)
           Water sampling, field analysis, preservation and transport to the laboratory for quality assurance is emphasized. Laboratory instrumentation analysis using spectrographic and titrimetric methods along with quality control will be stressed. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 1003) or Environmental Management with Lab (ENSC 2003 & 2001L) & College Chemistry (CHEM 1104) or Basic Chemistry (CHEM 1024) with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ENSC 2303 Hazardous Materials Control and Emergency Response (F, S, SUM)
           Covers regulatory review, toxicology, medical monitoring, chemistry, site characterization, air monitoring equipment, personal protective equipment, sampling, spill control and emergency response. This course uses hands-on exercises and scenarios to reinforce the training. This is an OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification course.

ENSC 2413 Environmental Compliance Documentation (F)
           This course provides information about the history, purposes, and mission of key regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, and DOT. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with an understanding of the sources of regulatory occupational safety & health work practices and standards.

ENSC 2703 Industrial Hygiene - Workplace Environmental Management (F)
           This course provides an overview of the elements involved with the field of Industrial Hygiene. The course will concentrate on hazard recognition, evaluation, and control for the participant who is either beginning in the filed or in need of an overview refresher course. Individuals will obtain a better understanding of the Industrial Hygiene field from a regulatory, practical as well as best practices standpoint. Participants will be able to make informed decision relative to compliance issues, utilization of outside consultants and establishing proactive Industrial Hygiene Programs. Practical hands-on case studies will be utilized in developing sampling strategy, sampling method, and use of control measures. A basic review of industrial hygiene equipment an current regulatory requirements will be addressed. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory weekly.

ENSC 2813 Environmental Toxicology (On Demand)
           Explores all the major areas of environmental toxicology, including the fate of chemicals in the environment, toxicity testing, risk assessment, radioactivity in the environment, legislation, environmental monitoring, and the future impact of industrial development. Prerequisites: CHEM 1104 or CHEM 1024 and ENSC 1003 or BOTY 2534 with grades of C or better.

ENSC 245V Internship in Environmental Sciences (On Demand)
           Supervised practical work experience in an industrial facility, county or state government agency, or private business involving environmental analysis utilizing current management techniques. Required responsibilities and repots will be determined by the NWACC instructor, cooperating business or government agency, with input and agreement from the student and overall approval by the Program Director for up to 4 hours variable environmental science credit. Prerequisite: Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 2003) and Environmental Management with Lab (ENSC 2003 & ENSC 2001L) or Environmental Special Problems (ENSC 291V) with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ENSC 291V Environmental Special Problems (F, S)
           Work on special projects and problems in environmental science or related fields. May be repeated for up to three hours of environmental science credit. Prerequisite: Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 1003) or Environmental Management (ENSC 2003) with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.