BS 4680 - Environmental Health

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Biological Sciences

Description:

This course takes an intergrated approach to the development of a basic understanding of the impact of the environment on health. It examines chronic and infectious diseases in relation to modern life styles. A new section examines the AIDS epidemic in relation to the environment. Other topics that are covered include air pollution in the general industrial environment; water pollution; the effects of pesticides and food additives; synthetic organic chemicals such as PCBs and dioxins as environmental estrogens; health effects of radiation and safety of nuclear energy. Satisfies elective requirement for B.A. in Biology. Prerequisite: ECII placement or equivalent

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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