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TECH 411 - Environmental Sustainability Practices for Industrial Operations

Analysis of the production processes of selected industrial sectors, their specific environmental and human health/safety impacts, multiple approaches to mitigate the impacts, and the financial benefits of resource and waste reduction. Addresses potential hazards of emerging materials and technologies. Integrated environmental, health and safety auditing of applicable EPA, OSHA, and international environmental regulations.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better, and TECH 245 or TECH 305; or consent of department.

Credits: 3