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182.625.01
Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Introduces concepts, terminology, and methodology in the practice of industrial hygiene, and identifies resource materials. Includes lectures, typical problems, demonstrations, and a walk-through survey.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the legal, professional, and ethical framework for the practice of industrial hygiene
  2. Define basic terms and technical concepts integral to the practice of industrial hygiene
  3. Explain the differences between chemical (gases/vapors, dusts/mists/fumes), physical, and biological agents in the workplace
  4. Calculate time-weighted averages
  5. Convert between various units of exposure (for example, mg/m3 to ppm)
  6. Calculate and interpret noise exposures and doses
  7. Identify the basic concepts of workplace exposure assessment
  8. Describe the hierarchy of controls and how it applies to hazard Control
  9. Integrate various concepts into a broader occupational/environmental health practice
  10. Provide a basis for advanced course work in occupational safety and health