182.637.98
Noise and Other Physical Agents in the Environment

Location
Barcelona, Spain
Term
2nd Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, November 26, 2018
End Date
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Daniel Anna
Contact Name
Judith Holzer
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2018
Prerequisite

College chemistry and physics

Description
Addresses noise-related topics such as physics of noise propagation and control, noise measurement, hearing physiology, and noise-induced hearing loss. Covers ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, lasers, and heat stress.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the components of an acceptable hearing conservation program
  2. Define the mechanisms by which noise induces hearing loss
  3. Calculate noise exposure metrics and compare them to acceptable exposure criteria
  4. Operate sound level meters and noise dosimeters
  5. Define the hazard classification system for laser safety programs
  6. Assess the acceptability of exposures to radiofrequency non-ionizing radiation
  7. Describe basic radiation health concepts and methods for detecting ionizing radiation
  8. Assess occupational heat stress risk
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduate and interdivisional students are not permitted in this section
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Full-time JHU degree-seeking students must obtain the consent of Judy Holzer in HPM to register for this section only.
Consent Contact
judith.holzer@jhu.edu
Special Comments

This course will be offered over 4 days in Spain. Students must physically be in Barcelona to participate. Students will complete readings prior to class session.