Columbus State Community College
Construction Sciences/Engineering Technologies Dept.
Environmental Science, Safety & Health
COURSE: ESSH 1140 – Industrial/Municipal Pollution Control
CREDITS: 2
CLASS HOURS PER WEEK: 3 (1 Lecture, 2 Laboratory)
PREREQUISITE: None
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This course is an overview of the management, treatment and
disposal practices utilized for pollution control. It addresses the nature of pollution and
provides an introduction to air pollution control devices, wastewater treatment techniques,
solid and hazardous waste management, treatment and disposal, recycling and pollution
prevention.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS
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Scientific and Technological Effectiveness
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:
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Associate the nature of the various types of industrial and municipal pollution with
specific environmental concerns;
Explain the operation and effectiveness of various air, water, solid waste, and hazardous
waste pollution control methods; and
Identify pollutants generated under some specific industries and their typical pollution
treatment technologies.
TEXTBOOKS—REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL READINGS
Basic Environmental Technology, Water Supply, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Fifth
Edition, 2008 or a previous edition, by Jerry A. Nathanson and other assigned readings.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Lecture, visual aids, videotapes, classroom discussion, textbook reading, homework/written
assignments, a research report, and field trips.
ASSESSMENT
Columbus State Community College is committed to assessment (measurement) of student
achievement of academic outcomes. This process addresses the issues of what you need to
learn in your program of study and if you are learning what you need to learn. The assessment
program at Columbus State has specific and interrelated purposes: (1) to improve student
academic achievement; (2) to improve teaching strategies; (3) to document best practices; (4)
to identify opportunities for systematic improvements; (5) to provide evidence for institutional
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effectiveness. In class you are assessed and graded on your achievement of the outcomes for
this course. You may also be required to participate in broader assessment activities.
METHODS AND STANDARDS OF EVALUATION
The breakdown for evaluation is as follows:
Written Assignments/
Field Trip Reports
Quizzes:
Final Exam:
Research Report:
25%
40%
20%
15%
100%
GRADING SCALE
The student's final grade will be determined as follows:
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%- 89.9%
C = 70%-79.9%
D = 60%-69.9%
E = Below 60%
SPECIAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
None.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The college policy will be followed, and roles will be taken each class period. Students are
expected to attend all classes. Although no grade is assigned for attendance, if a class is missed
it is the student's responsibility to obtain course materials provide in class. If you miss a class,
contact the instructor before or soon after the class to be permitted to make up missed work or
quizzes. Missed work will be made-up only upon approval of the instructor. It is also the
student’s responsibility to turn in any required assignments on time, even if you cannot attend
a certain class.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
As an enrolled student at Columbus State Community College, you have agreed to abide by the
Student Code of Conduct as outlined in the Student Handbook. You should familiarize yourself
with the student code. The Columbus State Community College expects you to exhibit high
standards of academic integrity, respect and responsibility. Any confirmed incidence of
misconduct, including plagiarism and other forms of cheating, will be treated seriously and in
accordance with College Policy and Procedure 7-10.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY:
It is Columbus State policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with
documented disabilities. If you would like to request such accommodations because of
physical, mental or learning disability, please contact the Department of Disability Services, 101
Eibling Hall, 614.287.2570 (V/TTY), http://www.cscc.edu/disability. Delaware Campus students
may also contact an advisor in the Student Services Center, first floor Moeller Hall,
740.203.8000. Ask for Delaware Campus advising, or www.cscc.edu/delaware, for assistance.
INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCIES:
In the event of severe weather or other emergencies that could force the college to close or to
cancel classes, such information will be broadcast on radio stations and television stations.
Students who reside in areas that fall under a Level III emergency should not attempt to drive
to the college even if the college remains open.
Assignments due on a day the college is closed will be due the next scheduled class period. If
an examination is scheduled for a day the campus is closed, the examination will be given on
the next class day. If a laboratory is scheduled on the day the campus is closed, it will be made
up at the next scheduled laboratory class. If necessary, laboratory make-up may be held on a
Saturday.
Students who miss a class because of weather-related problems with the class is held as
scheduled are responsible for reading and other assignments as indicated in the syllabus. If a
laboratory or examination is missed, contact me as soon as possible to determine how to make
up the missed exam or lab. Remember! It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with
reading and other assignments when a scheduled class does not meet, whatever the reason.
In the event the college is forced to close during Final Examination Week, exams scheduled for
the first missed date will be rescheduled for (date), in the same location at the same time
scheduled. Exams scheduled for a second missed date will be rescheduled for _____. Thus, our
final exam is scheduled for (date) at _____ o’clock. If the college is closed that day, the exam
will be held on (date) at _____ o’clock. If our exam is the second day the college has been
closed, the exam will be held on (date) at _____ o’clock.
FINANCIAL AID ATTENDANCE REPORTING
Columbus State is required by federal law to verify the enrollment of students who participate
in Federal Title IV student aid programs and/or who receive educational benefits through the
Department of Veterans Affairs. It is the responsibility of the College to identify students who
do not commence attendance or who stop attendance in any course for which they are
registered and paid. Non-attendance is reported quarterly by each instructor, and results in a
student being administratively withdrawn from the class section. Please contact the Financial
Aid Office for information regarding the impact of course withdrawals on financial aid eligibility.
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UNITS OF INSTRUCTION
Unit 1 (1 week)
- Unit of Instruction: Introduction to Pollution/Environmental Ethics
- Learning Objectives/Goals: To define the nature of pollution, provide an overview of
chemistry terms, and how environmental ethics require the control of pollutants
- Assignments: Read Chapter 1 and Section 4.1 in Basic Environmental Technology, Water
Supply, Waste Management and Pollution Control, essay on environmental ethics.
- Assessment Methods: Written assignments, quizzes, final exam
Unit 2 (5 weeks)
- Unit of Instruction: Water Pollution and Wastewater Treatment
- Learning Objectives/Goals: To identify the various types of water pollutants, and the
methods by which water pollution is controlled.
- Assignments: Read Section 3.2, and Chapters 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 in Basic Environmental
Technology, Water Supply, Waste Management and Pollution Control, essay on water pollution,
essay on water treatment, field trip report from wastewater treatment plant tour.
- Assessment Methods: Written assignments, quizzes, final exam
Unit 3 (2.5 weeks)
- Unit of Instruction: Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling
- Learning Objectives/Goals: To describe the methods by which we manage and dispose of
solid wastes.
- Assignments: Read Chapter 11 in Basic Environmental Technology, Water Supply, Waste
Management and Pollution Control, essay on solid waste, field trip report from sanitary landfill
tour.
- Assessment Methods: Written assignments, quizzes, final exam
Unit 4 (2.5 weeks)
- Unit of Instruction: Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal
- Learning Objectives/Goals: To explain how hazardous wastes are managed, treated and
disposed of.
- Assignments: Read Chapter 12 in Basic Environmental Technology, Water Supply, Waste
Management and Pollution Control, essay on hazardous waste.
- Assessment Methods: Written assignments, quizzes, final exam
Unit 5 (3 weeks)
- Unit of Instruction: Air Pollution & Air Pollution Control
- Learning Objectives/Goals: To discuss the various types of air pollutants, and explain the
methods of air pollution control.
- Assignments: Read Chapter 13 in Basic Environmental Technology, Water Supply, Waste
Management and Pollution Control, essay on air pollution, field trip report from power plant.
- Assessment Methods: Written assignments, quizzes, final exam
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Unit 6 (1 week)
- Unit of Instruction: Pollution Prevention
- Learning Objectives/Goals: To explain the advantages and the methods by which pollution
can be prevented.
- Assignments: Read EPA and Ohio EPA supplemental readings, class activity on pollution
prevention, essay on pollution prevention.
- Assessment Methods: Written assignments, quizzes, final exam
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