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HLTH 428

Occupational Exposure Assessment Lab

Public Health College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Theory and application of occupational sampling methods that are used to evaluate chemical, biological, and physical exposures in the workplace. Focus on the quantitative and qualitative methods used to evaluate occupational exposures to suspended particulates, gaseous contaminants, noise and other physical agents, and biological agents; interpretation of sampling results; identification of appropriate control strategies to prevent hazardous exposures; and exposure assessment communication.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Recommended

Chem 105 and Math 110 or equivalent

Title

Sampling and Exposure

Learning Outcome

Students will improve their ability to solve problems using sampling and exposure assess lab.