An introductory survey course for the hazardous materials management program. Provides firm foundation on basic hazardous materials management principles. Topics include definitions of hazardous materials, regulatory overview, technology for storage and disposing hazardous materials, air and water quality Issues Industrial hygiene and hazardous waster management. (F)

A study of legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous materials and toxic waste. A study of major legislative/regulatory areas which include: RCRA, TSCA, OSHA, HMTA, CERCLA, and EPA. (S)

A study of basic principles of hazardous waste management. Methods of treatment and disposal. A comprehensive look at the technologies and related issues in hazardous waste management. (S)

An overview of occupational health hazards, their recognition, evaluation, and control. Emphasis on how industries are regulated and how occupational health standards are promulgated. (F, S)

Examines the risk assessment process and its application in various situations, ranging from setting hazardous facilities to regulation and control of toxic substances in the environment. Risk analysis methods and their interaction with social economic and political factors. (F, S)