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182.618.19 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE LABORATORY I

Term: Summer Inst. term
Credits: (2 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; and fiber sampling and analysis.
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 using direct-reading instruments. - Perform a survey for airborne contaminants. - Write a professional report for air sample survey results.
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:

  • June 4 - 15, 2012

  • Monday 8:30 - 11:50
  • Wednesday 8:30 - 11:50
  • Friday 8:30 - 11:50
Enrollment Minimum: 5
Enrollment Maximum: 30
Instructor Consent: Consent required for all students

Restricted to students in the MSPH in OEH program
For consent, contact: arule@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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