2009-2011 - Benedict College

220 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Chem 447 Biochemistry
credit 4 hrs.
This course covers the chemistry of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and enzymes and
briefly considers vitamins, steroids, hormones, and clinical procedures. Three 1-hour lecture periods
and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: Chem 248.
Chem 448 Topics in Biochemistry
credit 4 hrs.
This course deals with the chemistry of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. Techniques
of protein purification and separation will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Limited to MARC students;
Chem 248 and permission of the MARC Program Director. Three 1-hour lecture periods and one 4-
hour laboratory period. An honors section is offered. Prerequisite: Chem 447.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE
The Environmental Health Science Major, with its broad academic requirements, will prepare students:
1. for employment by industry and government in positions concerned with pollution
abatement, environmental protection, and research in environmental health science; and
2. to pursue graduate studies in environmental health science or to enter professional schools
of medicine, pharmacy, or other health science professional schools.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES
STEM 111,112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 Seminars
(Course descriptions for all seminars are on pages 69-70.)
credit 1 hr. ea.
ESc 140 General Environmental Health Science
credit 4 hrs.
A comprehensive discussion of the impact of environmental pollution in the three global life support
zones of water, air, and soil and the resultant adverse health effects. The evolution of environmental
health practices throughout antiquity will be discussed. Also included will be safe food and milk
prod¬ucts, housing, drinking water, wastewater disposal, recreational areas, pest control, refuse disposal,
and air and noise control. Three 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory period. This course
does not count for credit toward the Environmental Health Science major requirements. Science
majors should take ESc 141.
ESc 141 Principles of Environmental Health Science
credit 4 hrs.
This course for Environmental Health Science (EHS) is a scientific introduction and exposure to
knowl¬edge relating to the origins of and methods of addressing concerns within our geological,
atmospher¬ic and hydrological environments. Methods and procedures for monitoring and controlling
pollution in residential and occupational settings will be explored. Characterization and control of physical,
chem¬ical, biological and radiological pollutants to air, water, soil, and food will be presented. A
minimum grade of "C" is required in this course before students may enroll in advanced Environmental
Health Science courses. Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period.
ESc 230 Solid and Hazardous Waste Control
credit 3 hrs.
A study of solid and hazardous waste with emphasis on landfill, incineration, composting, and recycling
as safe disposal procedures. Topics include: the evolution of solid and hazardous waste management;
roles of legislative and governmental agencies; on-site handling, storage and processing;
transfer and transport; processing techniques and equipment; recovery of resources, conversion products
and energy; safe disposal of solid and hazardous waste and residual material; and planning and
management development, selection, and implementation. Additionally, engineering principles will be
used to solve waste disposal problems where applicable. Three 1-hour lecture periods. Prerequisites:
Bio 148
ESc 331 Air Pollution Control
credit 3 hrs.
An overview of current air pollution problems, the chemistry of air pollution and polluted atmospheres,
potential human health effects, air pollution control technology, and laws regulating air pollution. Three
one-hour periods with a requirement to successfully complete the United States Environmental
Protection Agency Air pollution course. Prerequisites: ESc 141 and Math 138.