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PHM 2110L  Public Health Ecology & the Human Environment  (3 Credits)  

This course provides an introductory overview of the basic principles underpinning public health ecology and environmental health. It satisfies the core environmental health MPH requirement for majors and non-majors. Students are provided with foundational knowledge in public health ecology, principles or environmental health and an introduction to environmental policies & controls. Applications of this knowledge will be applied to an environmental case study, wherein students will use a systems thinking approach to identify the key elements of the problem, develop solutions and articulate a dissemination plan. In addition, inter-professional engagement simulations will be used to provide students with skills for engaging stakeholders, including community members, policy makers/enforcers, and other healthcare professionals. Letter Graded

PH 2245  Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene   (4 Credits)  

This course introduces students to concepts of industrial hygiene and occupational health hazards. Typical industrial conditions that may produce work-related disorders and diseases are studied. Major chemical, physical, and biological stresses in the industrial environment are presented, and important sources, effects, and evaluation and control measures are discussed. Where appropriate, typical calculation methods are included. Prerequisites: Undergraduate biology & undergraduate chemistry (organic chemistry preferred) & undergraduate mathematics Pass/Fail, F not in GPA 

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