317.600.01
Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy
- Location:
- Online/Virtual
- Term:
- 1st term
- Department:
- Health Policy and Management
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2020 - 2021
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Class Times:
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- M W, 5:00 - 6:50pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Contact:
- Keeve Nachman
- Resources:
- Description:
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Provides an introduction to the basic paradigm for quantitative risk assessment and illustrates its application in the public policy process using case studies. Examines risk assessment in a broad societal context, considering social, economic, and political factors that affect risk decision-making; evolution of risk assessment; and the use of risk assessment in regulatory processes. Students complete a risk assessment exercise.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Achieve a general understanding of the concept of quantitative risk assessment and its application to public health problems
- Identify the elements of a quantitative risk assessment, utilizing the general framework developed by the National Research Council
- Evaluate a report of a quantitative risk assessment and interpret the policy relevance of the findings
- Describe current uses of quantitative risk assessment in policy-making
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Participation
- 40% Homework
- 20% Quizzes
- 30% Exam(s)
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Jointly Offered With: