317.615.01
Topics in Risk Assessment
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 4th term
- Department:
- Health Policy and Management
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2021 - 2022
- Instruction Method:
- In-person
- Class Times:
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- Monday, 5:00 - 6:30pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Contact:
- Robin Dranbauer
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
- Description:
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Uses a case study approach of a selected risk-based public health issue to integrate student’s application of the skills in the risk sciences (risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication).
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and critically assess key science and policy issues involved in the application of the risk sciences to public health policy decision-making.
- Explain strengths and limitations of risk assessment approaches
- Identify appropriate risk assessment methods for chemical hazards in air, water, and food
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 60% Written Assignment(s)
- 40% Discussion
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Jointly Offered With:
- Special Comments:
This is the capstone experience to the four-course sequence required for the Certificate in the Risk Sciences and Public Policy. This is the onsite section of a course also held virtually/online. You are responsible for the modality in which you register.