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• ENG 283: ESL Sociolinguistic Studies for Teachers

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on the fundamentals of language study with equal emphasis on the sound, the word, the sentence, the meaning and the discourse patterns in English as manifested in daily use. Students also examinemisconceptions about language use, stereotyping and language change.
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• ENV 103: Fundamentals of Air Science and Pollution

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to the fundamentals of air and air pollution. Students explore the fundamentals of the atmosphereincluding atmosphere strata, oxygen cycle and thecomposition of air. Threats to air quality, both local and global, are discussed along with methods of pollution prevention. The history of air quality management in the US is contrasted to air quality management in other countries to provide the student with a global understanding of air flow, weather patterns and the impacts of pollution from one country to another. Emphasis is placed on the Clean Air Act, other local or state laws, the impacts of air pollution on human health and the environment, climate change and greenhouse gases, fundamentals of emissions and control of sources, and indoor air quality. Corequisite:    BIO 133 
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• ENV 105: Fundamentals of Soil Science and Pollution

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to the fundamentals of soil and soil pollution. Students explore the composition and genesis of different soils in various ecosystems, soil functions, soil strata, nutrient cycling, biology as it pertains to soil fertility, and erosion as it pertains to land use. Soil pollution, the Pollution Prevention Act, local/state laws pertaining to land pollution, source reduction of pollution and methods of control are discussed. Corequisite:    BIO 133 
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• ENV 107: Fundamentals of Water Science and Pollution

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to the fundamentals of water,water pollution and control. Students gain a basic understanding of the fundamental aspects of water, such as the water cycle, properties of water, water chemistryand the role water plays on Earth. Sources of water pollution and its effects on water ecosystems are discussed along with ways to prevent, reduce or control pollution in both surface and ground water. An introduction to the Clean Water Act and the historical events that led up to it provide students with an understanding of water issues around the world. The impact of climate change on water ecosystems is also introduced. Corequisite:    BIO 133 
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• ENV 109: Environmental Health and Safety

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course prepares students to handle hazardous materials in the workplace, identify safety concerns that could cause accidents and propose solutions. The lecture emphasizes safety hazards that could be found in a broad spectrum of industries and will explore appropriate solutions to address those concerns. Students learn the common hazardous materials most often found in workplaces, how they should be properly disposed of and the regulations that govern disposal. The lab consists of an online module that includes a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) course from OSHA Educational Center and carries an additional fee. HAZWOPER supports the lecture by providing more detail on what makes materials hazardous to human health and the environment, the proper procedures for the handling and disposal of hazardous waste, procedures for emergency situations and appropriate safety methods and controls. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), levels of contamination and decontamination procedures are discussed. This course includes an additional $250.00 fee to be paid directly to the vendor for the online HAZWOPER training. Prerequisite:    BIO 133 with a grade of C or better.  
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• ENV 203: Introduction to Sampling Methods and Analysis

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This hands-on course introduces students to the basic sampling methods for soil, waterand air. Students learn how to sample soil, sediments, surface water and air using accepted protocols developed by governmental regulatory authorities and the methods required to send samples to a lab for analysis. Students use basic sampling equipment including kits, filters, and sensor units unique to each type of sampling (such as YSI and/or loggers) and learn how to fix basic equipment while in the field. Emphasis is placed on proper sampling methods, Chain of Custody (COC) and holding times and good field techniques to ensure quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) over samples. Students also learn how to manage data using several available databases and interpret the data collected from both field and lab to identify trends. Students are required to provide their own transportation to sampling events. Prerequisite:    ENV 103, ENV 105, ENV 107 with a grade of C or better.  
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• ENV 205: Environmental Laws and Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on the history,evolution and application of themost important federal environmental laws along with the government agencies that enforce the regulations that carry out the intent of the laws to protect human health and the environment. The specifics and application of the major environmental laws are discussed. Agencies to be explored include, but are not limited to, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and entities of local government. This is a writing intensive course and students are required to read and summarize articles and outside sources as provided by instructor. To focus on regional concerns, to the extent possible, guest speakers from various governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGO) join the class to discuss their agencies' missions and programs. Prerequisite:    ENV 103, ENV 105, ENV 107 with a grade of C or better.  
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• ENV 207: Environmental Site Assessment

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course explores Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) that are used in various industries. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the environmental conditions of soil, surface water and groundwater for contamination. Also discussed are the impacts of mold, radon, asbestos and lead on various ecosystems such as wetlands. Students evaluate sites as determined by the instructor and prepare a Phase I ESA using standard practices and techniques. Prerequisite:    ENV 105 with a grade of C or better.  
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• ENV 213P: Capstone Project

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course represents a culmination of all skills obtained by the student throughout the program. Students use critical thinking to individually identify a local environmental problem, research the issue, and present a solution. Students provide a final written report, along with a project portfolio, and give an oral presentation to demonstrate what they've learned over the course of the program. The oral presentation is given to a small panel of teachers or outside experts who will evaluate its quality. The instructor works closely with each student to help narrow the scope of the project, ensure the student stays within the scope of the project, and generally keeps the student on track. Students keep records of the steps and research taken, along with any field notes if applicable, which become part of the project portfolio. Students must receive a passing grade on the Capstone project in order to successfully complete the program. Prerequisite:    Successful completion of all program courses with a C or better.  
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• ETH 101: Ethnic and Diversity Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This introductory survey course introduces students to the field of study related to ethnicity and diversity. Students learn about differences attributed to people based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, body adornment, physical ability, mental abilityor cultural background. These perceived differences are thesocial, emotional, culturaland historical forces that have shaped the development of America'sethnic and minority groups over the last 500 years. Students develop an understanding of the factors that create the attitudes and behaviors of Americans in relationship to those who are perceived to be different.
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