Environmental Technology (ESCI)

ESCI1010. Occpt Safety and Health Reg. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to provide an overview of regulatory agencies involved in occupational health and safety and their functions in the enforcement of regulation and/or compliance of safety laws. Specific Georgia/OSHA laws will be discussed. Tools to effectively access the work place environment and strategies to achieve compliance and safety will be emphasized. Introduction of potential hazards and safety concerns will be reviewed.

ESCI1120. Intro to Water Treatment Proc. (3 Credits)

This course provides an introduction to water and wastewater operations and the basic skills and knowledge needed to advance in this industry. The course will provide an overview of water and wastewater treatment processes and distribution systems, as well as terminology and equipment used in the wastewater and water industries. Regulations, licensing, and the certification process will be discussed as a part of this course. Laboratory techniques used in the analysis of water in water/wastewater treatment plants will be discussed.

ESCI1140. Wastewater Treatment. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the operation of industrial wastewater pre-treatment facilities and industrial wastewater treatment facilities discharging directly to the environment (with NPDES permits). An introduction to industrial wastewater variables, components, effects and generation is included. Treatment processes, including preliminary treatment (flow equalization, screen, pH adjustment) and physical treatment (air stripping, carbon adsorption), are covered. Topics include basic chemistry and related mathematical analyses involved in the operation of water/wastewater treatment plants; various tests necessary to maintain process control for wastewater treatment plants and to monitor sewage and industrial wastes prior to disposal; and proper methods for collection and handling of samples.

ESCI1260. Water Supply. (3 Credits)

This course provides an overview of water resources planning and management including basic principles of hydrology and hydrogeology; the social, economic and policy framework for water resources management; causes and resolutions of water resource conflicts; the application of environment criteria for water supply projects; regional water supply planning issues; and emerging technical and policy issues related to national, state, and local water resources management. Other topics include erosion, damage, land reclamation, and basic chemical principles of water and water pollution.