COURSE SYLLABUS Environmental Regulations, Interpretation, and Application EPCT 1249 Number 2-4 - 3 Lecture - Lab - Credit NONE Prerequisite This syllabus has been reviewed and is current on the date indicated. Prepared By Date Teresa Purcell 08/25/16 Reviewed By Debbie Karl 08/26/2016 Division Director/Designee Date
Course Syllabus EPCT 1249 Page 2 I. Instructor Information Name: Teresa Purcell Phone: 254-559-7739 Campus Office: Room 126 email: trpurcell@tstc.edu Office Hours: Fri 8:00-1:00 Advisement Hours: Fri 8:00-1:00 Department Chair: Patti Tate Chair email: patti.tate@tstc.edu II. III. IV. Class Times, Location Tuesday/ Thursday Room 123; Lecture 1:00-1:55 Room 126; Laboratory 2:00-3:55 Program Outcomes (If appropriate. Program Outcomes are not listed for an interdisciplinary course) Course Description & Introduction An in depth study of the major federal and state environmental regulations. V. Learning Outcomes The student will: A. Identify the major environmental regulations B. Explain the goals of the major environmental regulations C. Interpret and apply major environmental regulations D. Identify the written documentation requirements to maintain environmental compliance. VI. Assessment Methods & Grading Policy Grade Percent Description Grade Points A 90-100 Excellent/Superior Performance 4 Level B 80-89 Above Required Performance Level 3 C 70-79 Minimum Required Performance 2 Level D 60-69 Below Required Performance Level 1 F Below 60 Failure to meet Performance 0 Requirements IP -- In Progress W -- Withdrawal 0 CR -- Credit 0 AUD -- Audit of Course 0
Course Syllabus EPCT 1249 Page 3 VIII. IX. Textbook/Reference Materials A. Essentials of Environmental Law Third Edition, Craig B. Simonsen, Pearson Education B. 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Regulations, Latest Edition, Mangan Communications, Inc Additional Resources & Supplies Laptop (With minimum requirements of the following) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2Ghz or equivalent 15.4 Widescreen display 120GB HD (250 GB or higher recommended) 4 GB (3072) RAM Wireless Adapter CD/DVD Burner 256 MB video (NVidia preferred) 3 Year manufacturer Warranty External Memory Storage Device (4GB or greater) X. Class Participation Policy & Student Conduct A. Policy of this Department: Students are expected to attend all lectures and labs. If a student misses more than 20% of the class periods, the instructor will assign the student an F. This policy does not affect the right of the student to drop a course before the mandated deadline or the right of the instructor to assign, with approval of the department chair, an IP under the appropriate extenuating circumstances. Responsibility for dropping a course lies solely with the student. B. Instructor s Policy: I will enforce the department s participation policy. C. Integrity: You are expected to maintain absolute integrity in all scholastic work. This is true in the workplace as well. Therefore, learn and practice it now. As stated in the Student Code of Conduct, TSTC Catalogue: Any attempt on your part to receive credit for work other than your own by cheating, plagiarizing, or collusion will be the basis for disciplinary action. An accessory to an act of cheating shares the guilt with the principal, and is dealt with in the same manner. This means a zero will be received on the exam or assignment and/or a failing grade in the course, and/or removal from the program. D. Behavior: Students are expected to behave in a manner that is respectful of others in the class. Disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to make up any work missed. Continual disruption will result
Course Syllabus EPCT 1249 Page 4 in permanent removal from class. Participation is worth 25% of the final grade As in real life you must participate. Being on time and participating during lectures and laboratory activities will result in the student receiving a 95 for the day. Students who are late or who leave early will receive a 75 for the day. Students who are late and leaves early will receive a 50 for the day. Students who call to say they will not be in class will receive a 50 for the day. Students who do not show up at all will receive a 0 for the day. Students who do not have an absence or tardy will end up with a 100 for their final participation average. XI. Safety Campus building occupants are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm activates. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy while receiving instructions. The nearest exit door may not be the door you used when entering the building. Students requiring evacuation assistance should inform the instructor during the first week of class. In the event of evacuation, follow the faculty s or class instructor s instructions. Do Not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the Fire Department, Campus/Local Police, or Fire Prevention Services. XII. Special Needs If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in this class, please contact the ADA Coordinator, so that appropriate arrangements for your accommodations can be made. The counselor on your campus can assist you in this process. In accordance with the federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the ADA Coordinator. For more information call (325)236-8292. XIII. Course Schedule: The following Activities / Assignments are subject to change; however, reasonable notice will be given. Week 1
Course Syllabus EPCT 1249 Page 5 Day 1 Day 2 Week 2 Day 3 Day 4 Week 3 Day 5 Day 6 Week 4 Day 7 Class Orientation and Objectives Discuss Online Homework Procedures Introduction to 29 CFR 1910 Forward of the Book Clean Air Act 29 CFR 1910 Scenario Day Clean Water Act 29 CFR 1910 Scenario Day Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Day 8 Test #1 Week 5 Day 9 Day 10 Week 6 Day 12 Week 7 Day 13 Toxic Substance Control Act Introduction to Chemical Audits Day 11 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Conduct Chemical Audit on TSTC West Texas Breckenridge Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Day 14 Test #2 Week 8 Day 15 Day 16 Endangered Species Act Chemical Audit and MSDS Presentation Week 9 Day 17 Super Fund Sites
Course Syllabus EPCT 1249 Page 6 Day 18 Week 10 Day 19 Day 20 Week 11 Day 21 Day 22 Week 12 Day 23 Super Fund Sites National Environmental Policy Act Introduction to Safety Audits Conducting Safety Audits Safety Audit Presentations Administrative Law Day 24 Test #3 Week 13 Day 25 Day 26 Week 14 Day 27 Day 28 Week 15 Day 29 Day 30 Performing Chemical And Safety Audits Performing Chemical And Safety Audits Presentations Presentations Final Examination Test Make-up Day XIV. Instructor CV Teresa Purcell Education Name of Institution Degree Earned Date Earned Texas State Technical College Associates of Applied Science in Environmental Science Technology May 1997
Course Syllabus EPCT 1249 Page 7 Certifications Date Earned HAZWOPER Refresher 8 hr Yearly CPR Certified & Basic First Aid Every two years Lab Pack Chemist Training 40 hr Nov 2008 Emergency Response 24 hr Certified October 2008 Health Safety & Environmental Coordinator 30 hr April 2008 OSHA 30 hour General Industry Safety & Health February 2007 OSHA 30 hour Construction Safety & Health October 2006 Conflict Management CHORDA MAP Training September 2006 Front Line Supervision CEU Credits September 2006 Accumulation Point Management Training: United States Air Force July 2005 Environmental Safety Specialist August 1999 Sampling Hazardous Material & Wastes August 1999 Drum Inspection & Closure Training August 1999 Hazardous Materials Transportation Skills Training August 1999 Driver Function Specific Training December 1998 Certified Fork Lift Operator 10K February 1998 Lift Truck Operator Safety Course February 1998 Annual RCRA Update Training February 1998 Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation December 1996 HAZWOPER 40 hour Certified November 1996 Site Assessment Phase I & Phase II May/Nov 1996 H2S Safety Certified October 1996 Experience Relevant to Course Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Port Arthur, Texas Project Manager On-Services BASF Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Argonite, Utah Lab Pack Chemist / Receiving Tech Kellogg Brown & Root, Iraq Senior Environmental Tech TopFlite Environmental, Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas Environmental Tech Safety Kleen Environmental Services, Dallas, Wichita Falls, Abilene, Texas Solutions Manager Laidlaw Environmental Services, Dallas, Texas Field Chemist Date Ended Date Begin Jan 2010 May 2009 May 2009 Oct 2008 Aug 2008 June 2006 June 2006 Nov 2000 Nov 2000 Aug 1999 June 1997 Aug 1999
Course Syllabus EPCT 1249 Page 8 Student Acknowledgement: This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of the syllabus for the course Environmental Regulations, Interpretation, and Application (EPCT 1249). I understand that it is my responsibility to read and understand the syllabus and to abide by the guidelines presented therein. Student Printed Name Signature Date