After the successful completion of all courses in the first two years of this program, a student can petition to receive the Associate in Applied Science degree in Construction Technology. 2 Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor as necessary to complement and to broaden the student's background. The program is supported bya rigorous foundation in mathematics, science, problem-solving skills and communications. Students are expected to have a strong base in algebra and trigonometry upon entering the program and to develop other mathematics and science skills in the program. Environmental courses include, among others, pollution prevention, waste minimization, laboratory and field testing, resource conservation, energyresources, water and waste water treatment, air pollution control, hazardous waste management, and professional practice skills.
Process design is emphasized throughout the curriculum.
Included is a40-hour certification under OSHA regulations for work on hazardous waste sites. Coop students and graduates of the program are employed by various environmental consulting firms, state and federal agencies, and contractors around the world. Work assignments include field activities, data analysis, report preparation, client contact, project design, problem analysis, environmental monitoring, regulatory enforcement, and solution research.