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  • 4.00 Credits

    This course will provide a practicum for experiential learning in one of the following areas selected by the student: trail design and construction, public land management, environmental conservation education, guiding, outfitting, wilderness skills development, parks and recreation, or outdoor programs for public schools. As a part-time intern, the student will work closely with a practicum supervisor in a faculty-approved host organization. Flexible work schedule may be developed around student's class schedule. Prerequisites: Completion of Introduction to Outdoor Education (EDUC 1055), instructor's approval, and approval of a host organization. (8 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 Credits

    Individual course descriptions are on file in the Academic Dean's Office and the Office of Admissions and Records. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies, procedures and standards found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Emphasis will be placed on safety as a core value in the workplace and on the elimination and/or mitigation of hazardous conditions. The scope and application of OSHA construction standards contained in 29 CFR 1926 and general industry standards contained in 29 CFR 1910 will be addressed. Successful students will receive a 30-hour OSHA General Industry card. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 0.50 Credits

    This course provides an introduction to the hazards of the onshore oil and gas workplace. It is designed as an orientation for new and experienced workers. It seeks to instill a behavioral based safety ethic and achieve a high level of safety awareness. A sampling of Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) general industry standards are discussed and their relevance to the oil and gas industry. The class is lecture based with several hands on activities and relies heavily on student instructor interaction. Successful students will receive a PEC Premier Safeland Basic Orientation card (0.5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 0.50 Credits

    This course introduces students to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies, procedures and standards found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Emphasis will be placed on safety as a core value in the workplace and on the elimination and/or mitigation of hazardous conditions. The scope and application of OSHA general industry standards contained in 29 CFR 1910 will be addressed. Successful students will receive a 10-hour OSHA General Industry card. (0.5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    The Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) course provides essential training well above the Occupational Safety & Health Administration?s (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard. The course will cover the rules and regulations of OSHA's HAZWOPER standard (Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.1200). The course will explore the various applications of HAZWOPER regulations and policies that pertain to the elimination, reduction, and prevention of occupational risks/hazards. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course presents an overview of the primary standards associated with trenching, excavation and confined space safety as found in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 and 1926. Topics within the trenching and excavation standard include: causes of cave-ins; protective systems; soil mechanics; and competent person training. Confined space safety will emphasize: permit-required confined space programs; hazard identification and control; atmospheric testing and monitoring; and the control of hazardous energy. Students will also be introduced to the duties of a confined space entry team. (2 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 0.50 Credits

    This Defensive Driving course is designed to emphasize driver safety through increased awareness and hazard recognition. The course addresses driving risks and risk reduction techniques, collision avoidance, personal responsibilities, and impaired driving. Each student will be required to pass the National Safety Council?s examination for certification (4.0 hour defensive driving). Passing the examination for certification does not guarantee a passing final grade. (0.5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents an introduction to incident and investigation procedures and analytical techniques. A major emphasis is placed upon the prevention of industrial accidents. Principles of behavior-based safety and techniques for influencing positive behavior change will be taught. The course will also cover accident reconstruction, incident reporting and forms, and basic interviewing skills. Prerequisite: Math 1000. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course will present an overview of the Process Safety Management standard found in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.119. This course will cover the standards and recommendations set forth by OSHA to prevent the release of highly hazardous chemicals (HHC's) through various risk and probability analyses. The primary goal of this course is to identify the requirements for preventing or minimizing the consequences of the release of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals. (1 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available