182.625.01 Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
- Department:
- Environmental Health and Engineering
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2019 - 2020
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Class Times:
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- W F, 1:30 - 3:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- Diane Zerbe
- Course Instructor:
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- Diane E. Zerbe
- Resources:
- Description:
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Introduces concepts, terminology, and methodology in the practice of industrial hygiene, and identifies resource materials. Includes lectures, typical problems, demonstrations, and a walk-through survey.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the legal, professional, and ethical framework for the practice of industrial hygiene
- Define basic terms and technical concepts integral to the practice of industrial hygiene
- Explain the differences between chemical (gases/vapors, dusts/mists/fumes), physical, and biological agents in the workplace
- Calculate time-weighted averages
- Convert between various units of exposure (for example, mg/m3 to ppm)
- Calculate and interpret noise exposures and doses
- Identify the basic concepts of workplace exposure assessment
- Describe the hierarchy of controls and how it applies to hazard control
- Integrate various concepts into a broader occupational/environmental health practice
- Methods of Assessment:
3 Quizzes (15%); Midterm (35%); Final examination (35%); Class participation (15%)
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
Not designed to prepare you for the Certified Industrial Hygienist qualifying exam.