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Investigates the laws, regulations, standards and policies governing environmental and occupational exposures, and the means (principles and practices) used to reduce human health risks from such exposures. Explores associated job and career opportunities in the field.
E S 62C Environmental Management Tools: Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
4 Units
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E S 58 Introduction to Green Building
1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Examines Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) which are used to assess (prior to their sale or redevelopment/ reuse) commercial, light industrial, and “brownfield” sites for significant environmental contamination and, if found, then develop and evaluate alternatives to “remediate” (clean up or contain) the contamination found to acceptable levels. Focus is on the required components of a standard Phase I ESA and associated report generation. Explores associated job and career opportunities.
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An overview of the strategies to implement a green building project within an organization. Strategies include green building policies, best practices and guidelines including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), passive solar design, use of sustainable materials and energy efficiency in buildings, as well as an assessment of the impact of construction and buildings on society, economics, the environment.
E S 62D
Environmental Management Tools: Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Design Principles
4 Units
E S 61A
Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention: Air, Water and Land
4 Units
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Examines Industrial Ecology (applying the lessons of nature to industrial processes, products and systems) and associated sustainable design concepts, principles and tools (such as Life Cycle Impact Assessments, Design for the Environment, Biomimicry, Green Chemistry/Green Chemicals, Green Building, Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Water Efficiency & Conservation, Zero Waste). Also includes an examination of Product Stewardship (Extended Producer Responsibility) policies to enhance reuse/recycling efforts and prevent pollution. Explores associated job and career opportunities.
E S 63 Global Environmental Policy 1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An overview of global environmental policies relating to the global commons, sustainable development theory and other environmental themes. A discussion of historic and current policies such as conventions and agreements on climate change, land degradation, resource management, hazardous waste, chemicals and environmental impact assessments.
E S 64 Climate Change Mitigation and 4 Units Adaptation in California
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course will examine the various strategies and approaches being taken at the state and local/regional levels to address both the root causes and the anticipated effects of global warming/climate change here in California. Students will explore associated job and career opportunities in monitoring, mitigation, and adaptation to climate change.
E S 69 Energy Management Within Your 1 Unit Organization
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An overview of strategies to assist in preparing an energy management action plan for your organization and staff. The strategies include model board policy, administrative guidelines, assembling an energy management action team, assessing the impact of energy policy on society, and an overview of key stakeholders in the energy field.
E S 69A Introduction to Facilities Management 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Three hours lecture (36 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to the key concepts of Facility Management that range from the role the facility manager plays in the organization to the skill sets and competencies required to effectively perform the FM role. Building facilities are a company's second largest asset. It is important for facility managers to play a key role in supporting the company's largest asset -- the employees. The successful FM can help improve employee productivity and job satisfaction, ultimately leading to improved financial outcomes for the company and happier, healthier and productive work environments for employees.
(One or more facility management field trip may be required for this class.)
E S 70 Introduction to Energy 1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Provides a general overview of the field of Energy Management and its importance to society at all levels. In particular, the evaluation, operation, and maintenance of energy systems in residential and small commercial buildings will be looked at, including alternative and renewable energy sources, in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impacts.
E S 71 Introduction to Sustainable Buildings 1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Presents a general overview of Energy Efficient Buildings with an emphasis on residential and small commercial buildings. Specific topics to be covered include: energy use in buildings, bioclimatic design, energy basics, heat transfer concepts, whole building thermal analysis, as well as other important building energy efficient issues.
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273; E S 50.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Explores environmental protection (pollution control and prevention) and resource management, focusing on our air, water and land resources. Examines the scientific, legal, technical and practical management aspects involved in protecting and sustainably using/managing such resources. Explores associated job and career opportunities in these areas.
E S 61B Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention: Energy,
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273; E S 50.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Explores environmental protection (pollution control and prevention) and resource management, focusing on: 1) energy and chemical production and use and 2) prevention and management of solid and hazardous waste. Examines the scientific, legal, technical and practical management aspects involved in: 1) producing and using energy and chemicals/chemical products, 2) recovering resources from waste materials and 3) disposing of non-recoverable waste materials. Explores associated job and career opportunities in these areas.
Chemicals and Waste
E S 61L Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention Laboratory
1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Three hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
This is a laboratory course focused on using environmental sampling, monitoring and assessment devices and equipment, and analytical tools to detect and quantify environmental contaminants present in the air, water, and soil, and to assess the overall quality of those basic environmental resources.
4 Units
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Examines: 1) Environmental Management Systems (systematic approaches, such as ISO 14001 and EMAS, used to achieve both regulatory compliance and “beyond compliance” environmental improvement within businesses and other organizations), and 2) Environmental Performance Reporting (involving publicly available reports issued by businesses and other organizations showing their environmental performance based on established metrics). Also includes an examination of Green Business Certification programs. Explores associated job and career opportunities in these areas.
E S 62A Environmental Management Tools: Environmental Management Systems and
Environmental Performance Reporting
E S 62B Environmental Management Tools:
CEQA and Environmental Impact Reports
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Examines the “CEQA process” with particular emphasis on Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) which are used as a means to identify, assess, mitigate (as feasible) and then publicly disclose the significant environmental effects of certain proposed projects (both public and private) as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Case studies involving local projects are presented along with examination of corresponding CEQA documents, including EIRs. Explores job and career opportunities associated with CEQA/Environmental Impact Assessment and Reporting.
(EIRs)
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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
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