INDS 2730 - Environmental Management Systems: ISO 14000

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

This course provides the student with an in-depth presentation of the philosophy, concepts, and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) and a thorough examination of ISO 14000 series of international standards. Divided into four sections, this course contains practical information on how to develop and implement a certified EMS and explains why implementation should be done. It also examines the ISO 14001 standards clause-by-clause. At the completion of this course each student must prepare a comprehensive ISO 14001 environmental quality manual and an ISO 14001 standard operations procedures manual.

Prerequisite(s): INDS 2720 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety Dean of Liberal Arts.
Formerly: FSCI 2730