Green Harford Hall

Credit/Noncredit Classes

Credit Courses/Programs

Environmental Health

HLTH 104: This course uses an interdisciplinary and global perspective to examine the health of the environment and how it affects human health. It addresses such issues as ozone depletion, global warming, human hunger, water pollution and shortages, and other indications of global malaise. Solutions are discussed and evaluated.

Environmental Science and Technology Programs

Harford Community College offers an A.S. degree in Environmental Science, an A.A.S. degree in Environmental Technology and a Certificate in Environmental Technology. Degree requirements and the course descriptions are listed in the College Catalog. The following credit classes are offered as part of these degree programs, but may be taken by any student who meets the course prerequisites:

ENV 111: Human Ecology
ENV 122: Introduction to Soil Sciences
ENV 202: Environmental Law
ENV 210: Introduction to Hazardous Waste/Management
ENV 220: Principles of Environmental Analysis I
ENV 221: Principles of Environmental Analysis II
ENV 225: Environmental Problems-Assessment and Evaluation
ENV 271-274: Cooperative Education: Environmental Science

Other Classes:

Many science, history, geography, building preservation and restoration, and English courses offered at Harford Community College include subject matter related to the principles of sustainability or offer an opportunity to explore the artistic elements in nature. Course listings and descriptions can be found in the College Catalog, or visit www.harford.edu to see what classes are currently being offered.

Noncredit Courses/Programs

Course offerings through the Continuing Education and Training Division change regularly. The below list is a sample of their offerings. check the current schedule for schedule and registration information.

Green 101: An Introduction to Sustainability
Wish you knew more about the Green movement, including its past, present, and future? This course includes information about the History of Sustainability, current Green trends such as LEED (and other) Rating systems, carbon footprint/ offsets, smart growth, and renewable energy. It also will touch on strategies and implementation related to site development, building design/orientation, an overview on energy efficiency and water conservation, recycled and renewable materials, and indoor environment. If you would like to begin incorporating sustainable strategies and energy savings into your home or business, this course provides the basic information to get you headed in the right direction.

Green Business Practices
This is a certification program designed for business leaders. Students will learn how to create a more green building and master concepts such as recycling, sustainability, green certifications and green standards. Students will learn how to develop a business energy plan that includes the amount of energy used to produce a product and/or offer services to clients, understanding the environmental impact in conducting business, and how to measure and conserve water usage.

GreenCertified RE Professional
This course is ARELLO approved and is a nationally recognized level one certification for the licensed real estate agent. Students will gain insight on what real estate professionals may see as clients begin to show interest in these new types of renovations. We review the energy rating, energy mortgage concepts and green certification process and qualify a real estate professionals role as these new inquiries enter the marketplace.

Greening Your Home
Ladies! Have you heard the term "green" and wonder what it's all about? Attend this fun discussion and activity session to learn about making easy changes to go "green," saving money, increasing energy and efficiency and protecting the environment. Do your part to mainstream sustainability!

Really Recycling
How much do you really know about recycling? Make sure you're doing your part by knowing all there is to know about reusing and recycling.

Environmental Technology
Certification Examination Preparation for Water
Preparing for and passing the certification examination is often the most challenging part of becoming a certified operator. This one-day course is designed to help prepare water operators for the certification examination. Mathematics, process issues, and maintenance problems will be reviewed specifically in the context of water treatment and distribution. General math and maintenance principles will be reviewed to meet the specific job needs of those individuals attending. Participants should bring a calculator to this course. Transcript available.

Certified Green Supply Chain Professional
Gain the skills and knowledge you'll need to "green" an organization's supply chain with this Supply Chain Management Certification preparation online training program. This course gives you the specialized knowledge to enable a company to achieve its environmental sustainability goals through global sourcing, material management, procurement/buying, transportation and logistics, and new product development. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

Chlorination Disinfection Science for Water and Wastewater Operations
Operators will review the dosing technology for the three basic forms of chlorine disinfection and the chemistry difference, followed by a look at the pros and cons of each type of system. Topics covered will include an analysis of a gas based chlorination process to determine whether it is advantageous or cost effective to change to another process, when one looks at the "real" costs; an examination of Hypochlorite strength and residual testing methods and why Hypochlorite users don't routinely measure product strength; a discussion on why on-site generation systems may be appropriate and cost effective; and a look at simple ways to minimize disinfection by-products.

Confined Space
This course is designed for anyone dealing with permit required confined spaces including safety professionals, emergency personnel, firefighters, sanitary engineers, public works personnel, chemical workers, maintenance staff and waste water treatment employees. This course teaches participants the regulations, procedures, and practices to work safely in spaces defined by OSHA as permit required confined spaces. This course is designed to teach the worker to recognize the spaces and their hazards, recognize the health effects of exposure, testing procedures for atmospheric monitoring, proper selection and use of PPE, and the duties and responsibilities for the confined space entrants, attendants and supervisors. Training meets OSHA29 CFR1910.146 standards. Topics include: Recognizing Permit Space Hazards Confined Space Entry/Permits Atmosphere Testing/Monitoring Protective Equipment for Entry Duties of Entrant/Attendants/Supervisors Rescue Procedures Hands on Training/Equipment Use.

Conversion or Removal of Nitrogen from Sewage
Student's will gain an increased understanding and operational skills regarding why and how nitrogen is removed (or converted to a less objectionable form) from wastewater. The following treatment process will be discussed taking into account structural requirements, chemical requirements, operational strategies, and performance standards: nitrification; denitrification; breakpoint chlorination; ion exchanges; ammonia stripping; nitrogen sources and forms; biological exchange; and combined phosphorus and nitrogen removal systems technology.

Green 201: LEED Mandates, Tax Incentives, and Green Schools
If you have heard about the Baltimore Office of Sustainability or other Green initiatives in Maryland, and wanted to know more, then this course is for you. There are many municipalities in Maryland that have mandatory Green Building regulations, as well as tax credits, grants, and other incentives for sustainable development. This course will cover the creation of the High performance Building Act, Green building tax credits for developers and which Municipalities have Green Regulations. All Maryland K-12 Schools are now supposed to be designed to meet LEED Silver standards and the LEED for Schools Ratings systems as well as MAEOE will be reviewed. Additionally, an update of other regulations in the US and Europe will also be reviewed and the future of Green mandates and Green building codes will be presented.

Green 301: Stormwater Management and Environmental Site Design
On May 4, 2010, The State of Maryland enacted new Storm Water Management Regulations which will affect all future development and redevelopment projects in the State. The main focus of the new regulations includes Environmental Site Design (ESD) concepts including micro bio-retention and alternative pavement surfaces - to treat runoff from impervious surfaces such as rooftops, roads and parking lots on a small scale. Learn how this will impact development, how it will enhance the Bay, and how ESD can be best suited for each type of land use.

Green 401: Sustainable Residential Development
This course will cover Green Residential design, from single family homes to entire neighborhoods. There are two main standards to mention: the US Green building Council LEED for Homes Rating system and the National Association of Homebuilders Green Building Standard. Comparisons and contrasting elements of each system will be discussed, as well as the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating system. This topic is a must for residential real estate brokers, residential contractors, and developers as well as anyone who wants to know more about the residential side of going green.

Green 501: MD Development EPA/NPDES Guidelines
In 1990 the US Environmental Protection Agency issued regulations that require a permit to protect water quality and to meet federal and state requirements under Federal and State Regulations. The regulations, simply stated, require that all construction activity in Maryland disturbing one or more acres must be covered under this General Permit. 20 years later, the NPDES Permit has evolved into a major component of the development process requiring developers, contractors and engineers to take a harder look at how a site develops from the first shovel in the ground to the last handful of seed that is sown.

HazWOper 24-Hour Supervisor Training
This course covers broad issues pertaining to the hazard recognition at work sites. OSHA has developed the HAZWOPER program to protect the workers working at hazardous sites and devised extensive regulations to ensure their safety and health. This course, while identifying different types of hazards, also suggests possible precautions and protective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards at the work place.

HazWOpER 8-hour Refresher
This course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards. Topics include HAZWOPER regulations, safety and health plans, hazardous chemicals, safety hazards, air monitoring, medical surveillance, site control, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and respiratory equipment.

Lean to Green Manufacturing
This workshop takes participants through the process of identifying environmental wastes and teaches them how to create effective lean to green teams. The workshop, developed with input from local manufacturers, provides simple steps for implementing lean to green to get results that work. Topics include: Advantages of Linking Lean to Green, Approaches to Mapping Environmental Waste, Organizing and Standardizing the Green Workplace, and Forming and Sustaining Green Teams. This program is sponsored by the Regional Manufacturing Institute(RMI) and the Technology and Innovation in Manufacturing Education (TIME) Center.

Lockout/Tagout
"Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)" refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. This requires that a designated individual turns off and disconnects the machinery or equipment from its energy source(s) before performing service or maintenance and that the authorized employee(s) either lock or tag the energy-isolating device(s) to prevent the release of hazardous energy and take steps to verify that the energy has been isolated effectively. This course addresses practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery and prevent the release of potentially hazardous energy while maintenance or servicing activities are performed. Senior adult and disabled tuition waivers apply.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction
This course is designed for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors and anyone involved in the construction industry. OSHA recommends the 10 Hour construction outreach training program as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job. Training topics include: Introduction to OSHA; General Safety & Health Provisions; Electrical; Fall Protection; Personal Protective & Lifesaving Equipment; Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal; Hand & Power Tools; Scaffolds, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors; Excavations; Stairways & Ladders.

Preparation for Refrigeration Recovery Certification
Learn about the regulations, procedures and equipment that apply to refrigerant recovery, reclaiming and recycling in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification standards. Textbook required.

Principles of Green Buildings
The Principles of Green Buildings course is designed to teach an individual in the building, remodeling, or trade industry the principles they must know to make buildings perform more efficiently. It was developed and written in partnership with nationally recognized building science experts from Advanced Energy of North Carolina and is full of scientific facts, pictures, videos, graphics, and text. Everything an individual in the building, remodeling, or trade industry needs to know to make buildings perform more efficiently is introduced in this course. The Principles of Green Buildings course has also been designed to help prepare individuals for various NATE, NARI, BPI, RESNET, and other industry credentials for green building. This course is NATE recognized for 28 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) applicable to NATE recertification. Materials are included. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

Senior Certified Sustainability Professional
This online Senior Certified Sustainability Professional training and development program will prepare you for an exciting career as a leader in the green collar economy. As a Certified Sustainability Professional, you will be responsible for setting the course and coordinating an enterprise's sustainability strategy. Millions of new jobs in this rapidly growing sector will be available to people that set themselves apart from the crowd by earning the professional credentials and skills they need to lead sustainable business practices. This online program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

Surface Water Treatment
This course covers the concepts, treatment components, process control, and troubleshooting for the major components of a typical surface water treatment plant. Coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration will be covered in detail, including the "optimization goals" of each process. Instruction and practice in solving typical operational and mathematical problems associated with these treatment functions will also be included. Participants should bring a calculator to this course.

Trench and Excavation Safety
This course is designed to meet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules for trenching and excavation found in 29 CFR 1926, subpart P. # Students will learn about specific excavation requirements, protective systems, and soil classification. Professionals such as general contractors, builders, roadway constructors, and anyone who may work in holes greater than three feet deep have specific technical requirements for trenching. These businesses should find this course valuable in avoiding legal and regulatory problems.

Wind Energy Apprentice
Wind energy companies are growing exponentially to meet America's demand for clean, renewable, and domestic energy. This entry level Wind Energy Apprentice online training course prepares you for a career in the wind energy industry. This online program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.