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182.615.19 AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Term: Summer Inst. term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Jana Kesavan
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
  • Jana Kesavan
Description:

Describes the basics of airborne particles. Explores properties of gases, particle motion, size statistics, Brownian motion and diffusion, particle deposition and clearance in the human respiratory system, filtration, aerosol samplers, and sampling.
Student Evaluation: Graded homework and examinations
Learning Objective:

At the completion of this course, students will be able to: -Calculate properties of gases, particle motion, size statistics, Brownian motion, and diffusion. - Analyze particle deposition and clearance in humans. - Assess particle filtration, aerosol samplers, and sampling.
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Fri 06/08/2012 - Fri 06/15/2012
  • Monday 8:00 - 11:50
  • Tuesday 8:00 - 11:50
  • Wednesday 8:00 - 11:50
  • Thursday 8:00 - 11:50
  • Friday 8:00 - 11:50
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 25
Enrollment Restriction: MSPH OEH students in EHS
Instructor Consent: Consent required for some students

MSPH OEH students in EHS do not need permission.
For consent, contact: jkesava1@jhmi.edu
Prerequisite:

College physics or consent of instructor
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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