180.654.81 Nanotechnology Risk Analysis
- Department:
- Environmental Health and Engineering
- Term:
- 4th term
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2017 - 2018
- Location:
- Internet
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- Ronald White
- Course Instructor:
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- Ronald H. White
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Introduction to Online Learning and Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy (317.600)
- Description:
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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:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe how the fundamental principles of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication interrelate with nanotechnologies in a societal context
- Identify key issues and approaches to assessing and managing the health and environmental impacts of nanotechnologies
- Analyze and articulate the application of risk analysis approaches to nanotechnology, including risk-risk and risk-benefit issues
- Methods of Assessment:
Grading for the course will be based on the following components: final paper (40%); presentation (35%); and class participation (25%). Class participation will be assessed on both a qualitative and quantitative basis.
- Enrollment Restriction:
Undergraduate student enrollment is limited to upper level (4th year) students, with permission of the instructor required.
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Undergraduate student enrollment is limited to upper level (4th year) students, with permission of the instructor required.
- For consent, contact:
- Jointly Offered With: