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Hazardous Materials Technology (A.A.S.)
Major code AA5004x
(Available at Ohio University–Chillicothe)

Ohio University–Chillicothe offers a two-year degree program leading to an Associate in Applied Science in hazardous materials technology. The program is designed for men and women interested in the challenging and expanding career options available in hazardous waste management, control, and remediation. The goal of this program is to further your knowledge of the types and effects of various hazardous substances, as well as to provide clarity on the regulations, standards, and guidelines established for proper waste disposal. For further information on the program and possible career opportunities, contact the director of the hazardous materials technology program. In order to broaden and improve your employment opportunities, you are encouraged to further your education in such bachelor’s degree programs as industrial hygiene, environmental engineering technology, or safety sciences.

Technical Requirements: 49-50 hours
EVT 100 Intro to Envir. Eng. Tech. 3
HMT 110 Haz. Mat. Regulation I 4
HMT 120 Hazard Communication Standard 3
HMT 130 Industrial Processes 3
HMT 140 Haz. Mat. Regulation II 4
HMT 150 Emergency Response I 3
HMT 200 Haz. Mat. Recov., Incineration, and Disposal 4
HMT 210 Haz. Mat. Regulation III 4
HMT 220 Haz. Mat. Health Effects 3
HMT 230 Emergency Response II 3
HMT 240 Haz. Mat. Testing 4
HMT 289A 40-hour HAZWOPER 3-4
or LET 250 Vice and Narcotic Control  
HMT 289B Haz. Mat. Instrumtn. 4
HMT 289C Radiation Biology and Protection 4
     
General Requirements: 50-54 hours
BIOL 101 Principles of Biology 5
or BIOS 103 Human Biology  
BIOS 130

Prin. of Human Anatomy and
Physiology I

5
CHEM 121 Prin. of Chemistry I 4-5
or CHEM 151 Fund. of Chemistry I  
CHEM 122 Prin. of Chemistry II 4-5
or CHEM 152 Fund. of Chemistry II  
CHEM 123 Prin. of Chemistry III 4-5
CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry 3
ENG 151 Freshman Composition 5
COMS 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
COMS 304 Prin. and Techniques of Interviewing 4
MATH 113 Algebra or higher Tier I MATH 4-5
PESS 227 First Aid 3
PHYS 201 Intro to Physics 5
     
Minimum required for graduation: 96