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182.614.01 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE LABORATORY

Term: 3rd term
Credits: (5 credits)
Contact: Ana Rule
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructors:
Description:

Uses laboratory and field methods and equipment to appraise occupational and environmental atmospheric conditions. Topics include grab and dynamic sampling; measurement of respirable and non-respirable particulates; particulates size analysis; fiber sampling and analysis; gas and vapor sampling and analysis by wet chemical and instrumental methods; and calibration of direct reading field survey instruments.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on written lab reports and a field project.
Learning Objective:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: - Calibrate air sampling pumps using primary and secondary standards. - Conduct air sampling for airborne particulate matter. - Define criteria and equipment used for size-selective particulate matter sampling. - Conduct air sampling for airborne gases and vapors. - Describe adsorptive and absorptive sampling techniques. - Select appropriate analytical techniques for air sample analysis. - Conduct air sampling using direct-reading instruments. - Perform a survey for airborne contaminants. - Write a professional report for air sample survey results.
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Wednesday 1:30 - 4:50
  • Friday 1:30 - 4:50
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: arule@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

College chemistry and physics
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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