EOHS 6340 Human Health Risk Analysis and Exposure Assessment

3 SCH. This course examines the presence of pollution in the environment and the potential health risk to humans, plants and animals. Risk will be presented in the context of individual health, community health and global security. Qualitative and quantitative exposure and risk assessment methodologies and strategies to mitigate those risks will be presented with the focus on identification and control of disease in human populations. Case studies in historical industrial accidents and cancer clusters are presented.
Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOS 5300, EOHS 5300, EPID 5300 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered FALL
ABC/NC