Master of Science in Technology

Emergency Management concentration

Concentration area course work includes 12 semester hours of core classes and 15 semester hours of approved electives. In addition, a total of six hours thesis credit (ETM 599) or six hours of research (ETM 592) and applied project (ETM 593) credit are required.

For local students able to attend classes at ASU's Polytechnic campus, a schedule that is sensitive to the needs of the working professional is available. This consists of a mixture of web-based internet courses and a Friday/Saturday schedule of classes.

An online option is available using a cohort model. Note: An additional application is required for the online M.S. option.

 

Required Courses for this Concentration

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ETM 502 Regulatory Framework (or ETM 527--Environmental/Resources Regulations )

  • Course Description and Objectives: This course provides an in depth examination of federal, state, and local regulations involving hazardous materials and wastes. It includes an overview of legislative history and trends, industry's role in regulatory development, and the impact of environmental legislation. The course is taught by attorneys specializing in the practice of environmental law.
    Performance Objectives: Successful completion of this course will provide students with an understanding of: Environmental legal developments Clean water legislation Clean air legislation Hazardous waste legislation Hazard Communication Act Aquifer protection Toxic torts

ETM 503 Industrial Toxicology

  • Course Description and Objectives: This course focuses on the toxic effects on human health from exposure to chemicals in the workplace or the environment. It introduces the student to the concepts of measuring toxic effects, dose-response relationships, exposure routes, the molecular basis for action, target organs, epidemiology, and risk assessment. Specific industrial, agricultural, and household chemicals are examined. Appropriate safety and health measures to reduce exposure are emphasized.
    Performance Objectives: Successful completion of this course will provide students with an understanding of: An understanding of dose-response relationships and population variations Routes of exposure and mechanisms for the adsorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of toxins An understanding of the adverse effects of toxins on major organ systems An understanding of the molecular basis for action of specific industrial and agricultural chemicals An overview of the use of risk assessment and epidemiology in determining regulatory levels Exposure to the primary literature and development of a case study focusing on the current state of knowledge about a specific industrial chemical or pesticide.

ETM 506 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

  • Course Description and Objectives: This course applies principles from inorganic, organic and physical chemistry to the proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals. Topics to be covered include corrosives, oxidizers, flammables, explosives, acids and bases, heavy metals, solvents, polymers and decomposition products, and water reactive compounds. The toxicology of specific compounds and appropriate personal protective equipment will be discussed as will DOT and OSHA regulations pertaining to hazardous chemicals.
    Performance Objectives: Successful completion of this course will provide students with an understanding of: reactions and incompatibilities of hazardous chemicals appropriate procedures for handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous substances procedures for protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals.

ETM 507 Industrial Hygiene

  • Course Description and Objectives: An overview of industrial health hazards, including methods of recognition, evaluation and control. Occupational health standards are presented in detail and toxicological responses to hazardous chemicals in the workplace and indoor air are discussed.
    Performance Objectives: Successful completion of this course will provide students with an understanding of: History and definitions in the field Review of chemistry, anatomy and physiology Industrial toxicology Regulations and standards Chemical hazards Sampling and monitoring Control measures Personal protective equipment Physical hazards, noise and temperature.

ETM 524 Comprehensive Emergency Management

  • Course Description and Objectives: Individuals who work with, manage, or otherwise interface directly or indirectly with industrial wastes and/or hazardous materials must have at least a rudimentary understanding of contingency planning and response to incidents and accidents involving hazardous materials. This course will provide a basic understanding of techniques for in-house or on-site emergency response contingency planning. Sample plans will be developed with emphasis on assessment, equipment requirements, collateral support agreements and actual response. Definitions will be covered which will promote and facilitate discussions concerning planning and response as well as providing a framework upon which the student can engage in problem formulation and statement. An actual response exercise will be conducted requiring total class participation.
    Performance Objectives: Successful completion of this course will provide students with an understanding of: Contingency planning Hazmat incident command Hazard and risk evaluation Site management Personal protective clothing and equipment Decontamination procedures.

ETM 561 Terrorism, WMD, and Current Issues

ETM 598 Information Technology in Emergency Management

Two electives