Hazardous Wastes, 11-375:430, index no. 46295
Hazardous Waste Management, 16-375:530, index no. 46297
Monday/Thursday 2nd period, 10:55 am-12:15 pm., ENRSB 223
Peter F. Strom, Environmental Sciences
ENRSB Rm 228, 848-932-5709
strom@aesop.rutgers.edu
Usual Office Hours:
most afternoons; appointment recommended (or drop by any time - at your own risk)
Class Website: https://sakai.rutgers.edu/
Tentative Outline, Spring 2013
Week
Topics
1
2-3
Introduction, Scope of Problem; Case Studies
Physical, Chemical, and Biological Principles; References; Hazard, Safety, and
Acceptable Risk; Assignment #1
RCRA: Legislation and Overview of Regulations
RCRA Regulations: Definitions, Criteria, Characteristics, and Lists (CFR 260261)
RCRA Regulations: Generators, Transporters, Manifests (CFR 262-263); Storage,
Treatment, and Disposal Facilities (CFR 264-268); HSWA; Assignment #2
Hourly #1
CERCLA; SARA
Other Federal Legislation; NJ State Legislation and Regulations
Sampling; Analysis; Toxicity Testing
Hourly #2
Treatment: Introduction; Thermal
Treatment: Physical-Chemical
Treatment: Biological; Assignment #3
Disposal; Site Clean-up; Nuclear Wastes
3
4
5-6
6
7
8
9
10
10
11-12
13
14
Class requirements:
Two hourly exams (80 points total)
Final exam (80 points)
Weekly readings
Three (approx.) written assignments
Term paper (40 points) - details in photocopy pack (optional for 375:430)
Class attendance and participation is expected
Books:
40CFR Parts 260-265, July 1, 2004 – free highlighted version on course website
Photocopy Package – purchase (~$20) from
http://www.upublishing.com/
Under “Ship Via”, select “Professor Pickup” for free delivery to class on Monday, January 28.
Students with a disability: please see me immediately so that we may make arrangements to support
a successful learning experience.
Foreign students experiencing language problems may wish to record lectures. Sharing class notes is
also encouraged; please see me if you need help in making such arrangements.
Learning Goals: The learning goals for the Environmental Science major are posted on our website at
http://envsci.rutgers.edu/current_students/envsci_undergrad_program/learning_goals.shtml
This course is intended to contribute to meeting the following goals:
Students will be able to:
* 1. apply knowledge from the sciences and mathematics to environmental problems and solutions;
2. use the skills and modern environmental science techniques and tools necessary for a successful
career in the field;
Additionally, they will understand:
6. professional ethical responsibilities;
* 7. contemporary environmental science issues and the impact of environmental science in a global and
societal context;
8. the need, and have the ability, to engage in lifelong learning and to participate in professional
organizations.
Note: an * signifies a major course learning goal.