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180.654.81
Nanotechnology Risk Analysis

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Ronald White
Contact Email
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning and
Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy (317.600)

Description
Provides an overview of the issues and approaches in the application of environmental health risk assessment, risk management and risk perception/communication concepts to the use of engineered nanomaterials in technology and products.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe how the fundamental principles of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication interrelate with nanotechnologies in a societal context
  2. Identify key issues and approaches to assessing and managing the health and environmental impacts of nanotechnologies
  3. Analyze and articulate the application of risk analysis approaches to nanotechnology, including risk-risk and risk-benefit issues
Enrollment Restriction
Undergraduate student enrollment is limited to upper level (4th year) students, with permission of the instructor required.
Jointly Offered With