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Associate in Applied Science

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology

Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology Course Descriptions

Dean: Dr. Sue Courtney
Program Coordinator:  Michael Wilson

This program provides students with the skills necessary to deal with routine operations involving hazardous materials in an industrial setting. In addition, the program introduces those items which are required for emergency response and compliance. Upon completion of this program, individuals not only obtain an associate degree, but they meet the state of Kansas and federal requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR 311, and Chapter 65 Article 57 Kansas Statutes Annotated.

College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour).  All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number Course Title Hours
General Education Requirements
ENGL101 Composition I 3
ENGL102 Composition II* or
ENGL206 Technical Writing 3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153		 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication		 3
Total 9
Mathematics Requirement
FRSC 202
BUSN 110		 Fire Hydraulics or
Business Math		 3
Total   3
Humanities Requirement
(from Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre)
  Humanities Core Elective 3
Total   3
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements
  Social Science Elective 3
Total   3
Natural and Physical Science Requirement (lecture w/lab)
  Natural and Physical Science Core Elective 3
Total   3
Total General Education Requirements 22-23
Technical Requirements
CHEM 101 Introduction to Forensic Science & Laboratory 5
HZMT 100 Theory of Environmental Laws 3
HZMT 115 Hazardous Materials Map & Terrain Analysis 2
HZMT 120 Chemical Spill & Release Response 4
HZMT 125 Industrial Health and Safety 3
HZMT 150 Air Monitoring Techniques* 2
Total   19
Select 20-22 hours from the following list:
BIOL 131 Environmental Science 3
BIOL 132 Environmental Science Lab 2
EMTC 123 Emergency Medical Technician 8
EMTC 124 Emergency Medical Technician II 4
ENGR 131 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4
ENGR 140 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems 4
FRSC 100 Introduction to Fire Science (FireFighter I) 3
FRSC 111 Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy 3
FRSC 113 Building Construction Fire Service 3
FRSC 115 Fire Arson Investigation 3
FRSC 117 Fire Protection Equipment Alarm Systems 3
FRSC 170 Introduction to Homeland Security and Weapons of Mass Destruction 3
FRSC 211 Emergency Techniques for Hazardous Materials (FireFighter II) 3
Total 20-22

Total hours required for an Associate in Applied Science in Hazardous Materials Degree:

 61-62

*See course description for prerequisite.