# ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Environmental Technology

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24246

### Description

Environmental Technology refers to the skills and knowledge that allow a person to work in the environmental field in compliance with governmental regulations and at the same time protect human health and the environment. The ET Certificate is designed to either prepare students to enter the field or upgrade working individuals with technician-level skills.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Technology**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 30.5 |
| BIOL 120 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 120L | Environmental Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 110 | Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101) | 3.5 |
| ET 110 | Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduction/Treatment | 3 |
| ET 130 | Health Effects of Environmental Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| ET 150 | Hazardous Waste Management Applications | 4 |
| ET 200 | Hazardous Materials Management Applications | 4 |
| ET 230 | Safety and Emergency Response | 4 |
| **Total** | | **30.5** |