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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Global implications of human impact on terrestrial, atmospheric, and marine environments. Considers dilution and dispersion of pollutants, climatic changes, endangered species, desertification, deforestation, vehicle emissions, free-trade agreements, renewable resources, and export of hazardous industry to developing nations. Impact of political, economic, and cultural factors on present and future mitigation strategies.
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3.00 Credits
Major challenges associated with environmental health and hygiene practices in developing nations. Water-resource development/operations and maintenance, infection and disease-vector control, pesticide management, food quality and availability, solid-waste management, uncontrolled urban settlements, occupational health, and the implications of localized atmospheric pollutants.
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3.00 Credits
Sources and characteristics of air pollutants and their effects on humans and human environment. Methods used in sampling of pollutants, controls, and abatement of air-quality standards violations. Prerequisite: Program prerequisite courses or written consent of program adviser.
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3.00 Credits
Production, collection, transportation, treatment, recycling, and disposal of solid wastes and hazardous materials. Toxic effects and hazard-producing characteristics of these materials; and the process of disposal-site design, siting, and operation. Prerequisite: Program prerequisite courses or written consent of program advisor.
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3.00 Credits
Principles and processes involved in providing safe and adequate water supplies. Water-source development, quantity and quality assurance, source and system design, and inspection parameters. Protection of water sources from contamination; and the abatement of, and correction techniques applied to, degraded water quality. Potable water supplies, fresh and saline bodies of water, and municipal liquid-waste disposal. Prerequisite: Program prerequisite courses or written consent of program advisor.
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4.00 Credits
Practical laboratory experience that serves as an introduction to techniques used in measurement and evaluation of environmental health problems. Techniques pertinent to air, water, and food sanitation. Occupational stressors and radiological health. Prerequisite: Program prerequisite courses or written consent of program advisor.
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2.00 Credits
Social and technical factors associated with non-industrial, indoor air-quality issues. Ventilation, source assessment, complaint investigations, control measures, sanitation, building design, enforcement criteria, and case studies. Prerequisite: Microbiology or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Issues related to the effects of occupational exposures on health and safety of workers. Principles of preplacement evaluations, biological and environmental monitoring of hazards, surveillance testing, and disease/injury prevention and treatment.
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3.00 Credits
Planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs in occupational settings. Principles of case management, cost containment, worker evaluation and placement, referrals, and rehabilitation. Current legislation, regulations, and legal issues.
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3.00 Credits
Introductory course in industrial hygiene. Industrial/occupational health, hygiene and safety, philosophy, legislation, and regulation. Prerequisite: Program prerequisite courses or written consent of program adviser.
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