1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

ENMT 486B Internship in EnvironmentalManagement Through Co-op (6)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in environmentalmanagement. At least 20 hours per week must be devotedto new tasks for a total of 300 hours during the Co-op session;five to eight new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal;and the course requirements must be completed. May berepeated upon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstratesnew tasks and objectives related to environmental managementand that continues to advance application of academic theoryin the workplace. Students may earn up to 15 semester hours inall internship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’sdegree and up to 9 semester hours toward a second bachelor’sdegree. Cooperative Education credits may not be used for generaleducation requirements. Unless otherwise specified, no more than6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic major and minor(combined).ENMT 493 Environmental Regulations andPolicy (3)An analytical survey of principles of constitutional and administrativelaw that are fundamental to environmental and health andsafety management. Focus is on acquiring basic knowledge of federallegislation (including CWA, CAA, SDWA, RCRA/HSCA,CERCLA/SARA, FIFRA, TSCA, FDA, DOT, and OSHA) andbecoming familiar with the use of the Federal Register and theCode of Federal Regulations. The social contract and its sanctions,as expressed in law and litigation at local, state, national, andinternational levels, are also reviewed.ENMT 495 Environmental ManagementIssues and Solutions (3)(Fulfills the civic responsibility requirement.) An examination ofissues in environmental pollution, remediation, and conservationwithin a multifaceted scientific, legal, political, and global context.Selected topics are drawn from ongoing national and internationalevents concerning pollution issues. An overview of thefundamental elements of an integrated environmental managementprogram is provided, using specific examples. Case studiesapply principles and concepts to environmental perspectives,experiences, and research issues. Project-planning and implementationtechniques are considered with respect to environmentalmanagement and new paradigms of design for the environment.Previously acquired knowledge and skills complement an advancedmanagement project focusing on current issues in the field.Experiential LearningThe EXCEL Through Experiential Learning program yieldsUMUC credit for learning acquired outside the classroom.The course in experiential learning (designated EXCL), as well ascredit earned through the program, may be applied toward• appropriate majors and minors;• general education requirements (according to content) asappropriate; and• electives.Information about this program is given on p. 17. Details, anapplication form, and an online orientation are also available onthe Web at www.umuc.edu/priorlearning.EXCL 301 Learning Analysis and Planning (3)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the program (program requirementsare listed on p. 18). Instruction in the preparation of aportfolio documenting college-level learning gained through noncollegeexperience. Focus is on defining goals, exploring the relationshipof experiential learning to conventional learning, anddocumenting learning gained through experience. Faculty evaluatorsassess completed portfolios for a possible award of credit.Fire ScienceCourses in fire science (designated FSCN) may be applied as appropriate(according to individual program requirements) toward• a major or minor in fire science or management studies;• a certificate in Public Fire-Protection Management andAdministration or Systems Approach to Fire Safety; and• electives.The fire science curriculum is unique, and is designed primarilyfor firefighters. Students should consult an advisor before enrollingin any of the courses.Most courses require extensive writing. Students should completea writing course (such as ENGL 101, 101X, 391, 391X, and 396)or have equivalent writing experience before enrolling.A description of the curriculum for the fire science major andminor begins on p. 59. A description of the curriculum for themanagement studies major and minor begins on p. 72.168