COURSE SYLLABUS Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response EPCT 1301 Number 2-4 - 3 Lecture - Lab - Credit NONE Prerequisite This syllabus has been reviewed and is current on the date indicated. Prepared By Date Justin M. Matthew Hise 05/28/2015 Reviewed By Mike Haigood Division Director/Designee 6-1-2015 Date
Course Syllabus Page 2 I. Instructor Information Name: Matthew Hise Phone: 254-559-7739 Campus Office: Rm 126 Office Hours: Fri 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Department Chair: Matthew Hise email: matthew.hise@tstc.edu Advisement Hours: Fri 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Chair email: matthew.hise@tstc.edu II. III. IV. Class Times, Location: Breckenridge Technology Center (4BKT) T/TH Room 123; 9:00 9:55 Lecture Room 126; 10:00 11:55 Laboratory Program Outcomes Course Description & Introduction Minimum certification requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for a hazardous waste site worker as found in 29CFR-1910.120 and 40CFR-264.16. V. Learning Outcomes The student will: A. Identify hazards associated with handling of hazardous waste at hazardous waste sites, clean up operations, corrective actions, and voluntary clean-up operation sites B. Demonstrate knowledge of site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) and sampling and monitoring techniques C. Identify minimum training requirements in 40CFR.264.16. VI. Assessment Methods & Grading Policy Tests (4) 25% Participation 25% Homework 25% Project 25% VIII. Grade Percent Description Grade Points A 90-100 Excellent/Superior Performance Level 4 B 80-89 Above Required Performance Level 3 C 70-79 Minimum Required Performance Level 2 D 60-69 Below Required Performance Level 1 F Below 60 Failure to meet Performance Requirements 0 IP -- In Progress W -- Withdrawal 0 CR -- Credit 0 AUD -- Audit of Course 0 See College Catalog for complete descriptions. Textbook/Reference Materials
Course Syllabus Page 3 NO TEXT BOOK REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE The student will need a 3 inch three ring binder. IX. Additional Resources & Supplies Laptop (With minimum requirements of the following) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2Ghz or equivalent 15.4 Widescreen display 120GB HD (250 GB or higher recommended) 4 GB (3072) RAM Wireless Adapter CD/DVD Burner 256 MB video (NVidia preferred) 3 Year manufacturer Warranty External Memory Storage Device (4GB or greater) X. Class Participation Policy & Student Conduct A. Policy of this Department: Students are expected to attend all lectures and labs. If a student misses more than 20% of the class periods, the instructor will assign the student an F. This policy does not affect the right of the student to drop a course before the mandated deadline or the right of the instructor to assign, with approval of the department chair, an IP under the appropriate extenuating circumstances. Responsibility for dropping a course lies solely with the student. B. Instructor s Policy: I will enforce the department s participation policy. You are required to log into MyLearning to complete your assignments and assessments. Learning labs are available for your convenience to attend and get help on labs. C. Integrity: You are expected to maintain absolute integrity in all scholastic work. This is true in the workplace as well. Therefore, learn and practice it now. As stated in the Student Code of Conduct, TSTC Catalogue: Any attempt on your part to receive credit for work other than your own by cheating, plagiarizing, or collusion will be the basis for disciplinary action. An accessory to an act of cheating shares the guilt with the principal, and is dealt with in the same manner. This means a zero will be received on the exam or assignment and/or a failing grade in the course, and/or removal from the program. D. Behavior: Students are expected to behave in a manner that is respectful of others in the class. Disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to make up any work missed. Continual disruption will result in permanent removal from class.
Course Syllabus Page 4 Participation is worth 25% of the final grade o As in real life you must participate. Being on time and participating during lectures and laboratory activities will result in the student receiving a 95 for the day. o Students who are late or who leave early will receive a 75 for the day. o Students who are late and leaves early will receive a 50 for the day. o Students who call to say they will not be in class will receive a 50 for the day. o Students who do not show up at all will receive a 0 for the day. o Students who do not have an absence or tardy will end up with a 100 for their final participation average. XI. Safety Campus building occupants are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm activates. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy while receiving instructions. The nearest exit door may not be the door you used when entering the building. Students requiring evacuation assistance should inform the instructor during the first week of class. In the event of evacuation, follow the faculty s or class instructor s instructions. Do Not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the Fire Department, Campus/Local Police, or Fire Prevention Services. XII. Special Needs If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in this class, please contact the ADA Coordinator, so that appropriate arrangements for your accommodations can be made. The counselor on your campus can assist you in this process. In accordance with the federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the ADA Coordinator. For more information call (325) 236-8292 or email amy.freeman@tstc.edu. XIII. Course Schedule Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Week 1 Day 1 Day 2 Week 2 Day 3 Class Orientation and Objectives Medical questionnaire and issue gear. Regulations Overview Site Characterization
Course Syllabus Page 5 Day 4 Week 3 Day 5 Day 6 Week 4 Day 7 Day 8 Lab Introduction to SCBA s and APR s Fit Testing Health and Physical Hazards Hazard Recognition Lab Level B for Bell Time and Intro to ERG Radiation Hazards Lab Level A for Bell Time and ERG Week 5 Day 9 Test #1 Day 10 Week 6 Day 11 Day 12 Week 7 Day 13 Day 14 Respiratory Protection PPE Site Control & LAB Site Control Zones Decontamination Medical Surveillance and Air Monitoring Week 8 Day 15 Test #2 Day 16 Week 9 Day 17 Day 18 Week 10 Day 19 Air Monitoring & Personal Sampling Safety Practices Health and Safety Emergency Procedures Day 20 Test #3 Week 11 Day 21 Day 22 Week 12 Day 23 First Aid and CPR First Aid and CPR Confined Space Awareness
Course Syllabus Page 6 Day 24 Confined Space Awareness Week 13 Day 25 Student Written Scenario #1 Day 26 Student Written Scenario #2 Week 14 Day 27 Student Written Scenario #3 Day 28 Student Written Scenario #4 Week 15 Day 29 Day 30 Final Examination and Turn in Gear Test Make Up Day XIV. Instructor CV Instructor CV Matthew Hise Education Name of Institution Degree Earned Date Earned Tarleton State University Bachelors of Science in Biology August 2000 Cisco College Associates of Science in Agriculture May 1996 Certifications Name of Certification Date Expires Date Earned August 2015 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Instructor August 2014 August 2015 24 Hour Emergency Spill Response Instructor August 2014 August 2015 DOT Job Specific Hazmat Instructor August 2014 August 2015 Confined Space Instructor August 2014 OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker/Weapons of Mass Destruction Instructor June 2004 Work Zone Safety Instructor August2014 Avian Influenza Master Trainer 1/08/2008 Foreign Animal Disease Response Trainer 1/11/2006 5/01/2013 American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Instructor 5/01/2011 12/11/2013 National Center for Construction Education and Research Craft Instructor 12/11/2015 8/28/2023 Federal Communications Commission Technicians Class Radio Operator 8/28/2013 4/07/09 TCEQ Class D Water Operators License 5/31/12 TCEQ Class D Wastewater Operators License 6/16/09
Course Syllabus Page 7 6/16/12 National Association of Underwater Instructors Assistant Instructor 1995 National Association of Underwater Instructors Advanced Diving Safety 1995 National Association of Underwater Instructors Underwater Photography 1995 SCUBA Schools International Advanced SCUBA Diver 1992 SCUBA Schools International Nighttime/Limited Visibility Diver 1992 SCUBA Schools International Search and Recovery Diver 1992 SCUBA Schools International Equipment Specialist 1992 Technical Diving International Enriched Air Diver 1996 Professional Association of Diving Instructors Open Water Diver 1989 National Association of SCUBA Diving Schools Open Water Diver 1989 Industry, Teaching or Training, and Other Experience Relevant To Course Description of Experience Related To Course Date Ended Date Began Tarleton State University Post baccalaureate studies in Geosciences Oregon State University Post baccalaureate studies in Environmental Science Texas State Technical College Instructor of Environmental Science 09/01/2002 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Dundee State Fish Hatchery Fish Hatchery Technician 08/2002 03/2002 The Nature Conservancy of Texas, Mad Island Marsh Preserve Preserve Technician 05/2000 08/1999 Aquarena Springs, Texas State University San Marcos Underwater Gardener 01/1995 12/1995 CDJ Oil Company Albany, Texas Workover Rig worker and general roustabout 07/1999 05/1993
Course Syllabus Page 8 Student Acknowledgement: This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of the syllabus for the course Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response () EPCT 1301. I understand that it is my responsibility to read and understand the syllabus and to abide by the guidelines presented therein. Student Printed Name Signature Date